The Art Institute of Michigan - Troy is an additional location of The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois. We offer degree and other academic programs in the creative and applied arts to a diverse student body. The college promotes student learning in a stimulating environment where students can develop their creativity and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their chosen careers. Programs of study are carefully defined with the support and contributions of experienced members of the professional community. Curriculum is reviewed periodically in an effort to ensure it meets the needs of a changing marketplace. An impressive faculty of working professionals strives to strengthen students' skills and cultivate their talents.
Located in the northern suburbs of Detroit, the city of Troy is a bustling business and technology center. The city, one of the safest in the nation, is full of hometown charm and is recognized for its community spirit and the quality of life enjoyed by its residents. Troy is an AAA rated city, and has been cited as a prime location for new and expanding businesses located in Oakland County.
Troy offers residents a variety of entertainment including multiple museums, theatres, summer jazz concerts and 900 acres of parkland. The city's annual Troy Daze Festival attracts 100,000 people each year. As a student here, you have access to public transportation, are close access to several interstate highways and are just a short drive from the Detroit Metro Airport.
Recognized by CNN Money in 2008 as one of the best places to live in America, Troy is a charming blend of the conventional and modern for students seeking an education in the creative and applied arts.
Programs Offered:
Diploma
Digital Image Management (D)
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Fashion Retailing (D)
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Web Design & Development (D)
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Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
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Associate
Fashion Merchandising (AAS)
In the Fashion Merchandising program, you’ll study the business that moves the world’s fashions from designers’ showrooms to retail sales floors, and finally into the hands of consumers. This fast-paced industry revolves around individuals who exhibit strong business skills and an eye for style. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as fashion coordinator and stylists in retail department stores, boutiques, wholesalers, importers, designers, and manufacturers.
Graphic Design (AAS)
In 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.
Bachelors
Digital Photography (BFA)
The Digital Photography program teaches you composition, lighting, and equipment use, utilizing a digital camera and software. Darkroom techniques, color, and design are explored both on location and in a studio. You’ll develop business skills as you fine-tune your eye for detail. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as a digital photographer, industrial photographer, photo lab technician, or photojournalist.
Fashion Marketing & Management (BA)
In the Fashion Marketing & Management program, you’ll fine-tune your fashion buying and marketing skills. The program familiarizes you with merchandise presentation, visual merchandising, retailing, store management, and buying. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser in department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms.
Graphic Design (BFA)
In 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.
Interior Design (BFA)
In the Interior Design program, you’ll study the design, safety, and usability issues of creating the spaces that we live, work, and play within. Coursework focuses on space planning, traffic patterns, and the colors, surfaces, and furnishings that make surroundings comfortable and livable. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as draftsperson, facilities planner, interior designer/decorator, or space planner.
Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
In the Media Arts & Animation program, you’ll have an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Then you’ll move into computer generated 3-D formats that make characters and objects come alive. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as animator, computer animator, digital media producer, special effects artist, background designer, computer artist, layout artist, or video game artist.
Web Design & Interactive Media (BFA)
In the Web Design & Interactive Media program, you’ll focus on interface design, interactivity, visual design, database design, dynamic Web content design, technology, and information design and employ creative solutions across all Web-related mediums. You’ll have an opportunity to learn skills that will enable you to create accessible, engaging interactions via Web sites and other interactive mediums. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as interactive designer, animator, special effects artist, and computer artist.
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Open House
Want to find out more about The Art Institutes system of schools? Attend our Open House on May 19th* at any of our locations throughout North America to see what we can offer you.
* May vary by school location, please contact the school for the exact date
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The Art Institute of Michigan - Troy
A branch of The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago
1414 East Maple Rd., Suite 150
Troy,
MI 48083
