Arts - Design / AnimationAdvanced Graphic DesignIn the Advanced Graphic Design program, you’ll build upon your knowledge of design and fine-tune your ability to use typography, layout, and color theory to create eye-catching designs. Industry-related software is utilized to help you gain experience as you create designs such as logos, posters, packaging, and Web sites. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.
Fashion Marketing & ManagementIn the Fashion Marketing program, you’ll learn how to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies. Buying and merchandising practices are explored. Your inventory control and cost analysis skills are honed. And you’ll learn more about the many avenues open to you in this exciting field: buying, coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, manufacturer’s rep, and more.
Once you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, including retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser.
Graphic DesignIn the Graphic Design program, you’ll study design, typography, and color theory. Industry-specific software is utilized to help you learn to create everything from logos and posters to packaging, Web sites, and corporate identity packages. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.
Graphic Design and Foundation for DesignThe Graphic Design & Foundation for Design diploma program teaches you the basics of design, typography, and color theory. Additional study and class projects in graphics, traditional design, and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments leads to a well-rounded educational experience. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as advertising designer, computer artist, freelance artist, graphic designer, or layout artist.
Home Furnishings MerchandisingIn the Home Furnishings Merchandising program, students fulfill their creative vision by applying problem-solving skills and design fundamentals to the business, marketing, and sales of home fashions.
Curriculum explores the various categories of home furnishings, as well as the materials used in their construction and manufacture, and the evolution and history of furniture. Creative comprehension of textiles, colour theory and the fundamentals of design complements studies in consumer behaviour, inventory management, visual merchandising, retailing, retail buying, and trends and forecasting. Likewise, students study various aspects of furniture design including human dimensions, materials and fabrications.
Interior DesignNinety percent of our lives are spent in built environments — the spaces in which we eat, sleep, work, and play. Interior designers address the human issues of these places: space planning, traffic patterns, as well as the colours, surfaces, and furnishings. Every design decision is made to evoke an emotional response that will enhance the space and its intended use.
The Interior Design advanced diploma program provides a hands-on approach to education that develops students’ strengths in the design of three-dimensional space, utilizing light and a sensitive selection of materials with thoughtful details to enrich the human spirit. Students employ principles of aesthetics as well as planning and problem solving. The Interior Design diploma program is based on the premise that interior design is both an art and a science, whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life and facilitate human activity. The Art Institute of Toronto will prepare students to become capable professionals and to contribute creatively and productively as problem solvers in a variety of environments and aesthetic contexts.
The study of this discipline is best served as an approach that combines the critical-thinking skills and broad cultural knowledge resulting from study of the liberal arts with the creative and technical skills necessary for interior design practice. The program combines exploration of theory with practical experiences to reinforce the relationship that exists between knowledge and its application.
The mission of this program is to prepare students to function as ethical, well-trained professionals who are able to conceive and develop viable creative solutions within current market realities.
The diploma in Residential Design is a prerequisite for this program.
Interior Design and Foundation for DesignThe Interior Design & Foundation for Design program teaches students to visualize a three-dimensional understanding of space, form, and function. Coursework focuses on drawing, drafting, color, design, and the fundamentals of space planning and perspective. Real-world experience is gained through class and community projects. Through these projects, students study detailing, systems, construction, and materials — as well as market realities. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as draftsperson, facilities planner, interior designer/decorator, or space planner.
Web Design and Interactive MediaAt The Art Institute, you’ll learn what it takes to become a creative professional. Here, you’ll learn how to create a portfolio that shows what you can do. That’s called having an edge. Standing out. And offering employers the kind of talent they’re looking for. What separates us from other institutions? Professionalism. Industry informs us that the key indicators of life-long success are attitude, team skills and a strong work ethic. We believe that they are just as important to success as exceptional technical and artistic skills. Our instructors work hard to impress upon students the importance of good communication skills, a goal-oriented mindset and strong team skills. We encourage students to be adaptable, have a positive attitude and be accountable for their actions.
Web Design and Interactive Media and Foundation for DesignWeb Design and Interactive Media and Foundation for Designis used to create everything from DVD menus to Web site navigation and touch screen. In this program, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to create friendly, usable interactions via the Web, CD-ROMS, DVDs, and kiosks. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as interactive designer, animator, special effects artist, and computer artist.
Marketing and SalesFashion Design and MerchandisingThe Fashion Design & Merchandising program teaches students to transform their creative vision into wearable garments, accessories, and displays. Students learn the basic foundations of apparel creating, from sewing and tailoring to flat pattern drafting. Coursework emphasizes the elements of good design, focusing on both drawing and illustration techniques. Additional hands-on training takes students through the business of fashion, as well as the process of imagining, creating, and constructing a finished garment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.
Fashion Design and Merchandising and Foundation for DesignThe Fashion Design & Merchandising program teaches students to transform their creative vision into wearable garments, accessories, and displays. Students learn the basic foundations of apparel creating, from sewing and tailoring to flat pattern drafting. Coursework emphasizes the elements of good design, focusing on both drawing and illustration techniques. Additional hands-on training takes students through the business of fashion, as well as the process of imagining, creating, and constructing a finished garment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.
