Description
Harrington College of Design, Chicago’s design school, has been educating future creative professionals for nearly 80 years. We’re not just another college that happens to offer design and photography. That’s all we do. We’re obsessed with it. And if you are too, Harrington College might just be the perfect place to develop your talents and lay the groundwork to pursue a career in design. Harrington’s programs are professional and business-oriented - offering associate through master’s degrees*.
Here are a few reasons why Harrington’s quality, innovative programs can help you pursue a fulfilling career:
Industry-current coursework that mirrors the projects of today’s creative industries, with classes taught by accomplished professionals.
Flexible tuition plans and financial aid available for those who qualify.
A Career Services Department ready to assist you with your resumé and job search.
A variety of organizations, including our strong Alumni Association, to connect you with members of your future profession during school and after graduation.
Learn more about the quality educational opportunities available at Harrington College.
Master of Arts in Communication Design
Graduate program for students with a Bachelor’s degree in an area unrelated to Communication Design
If you’re new to design but are interested in breaking into a creative field, this program will take you through the entire creative process and help you acquire an in-depth understanding of what it takes to turn a company’s product or service into a unique brand. While there is a strong focus on design skills, starting with areas such as design fundamentals, computer graphics, and typography, it offers substantial emphasis on incorporating research, critical thinking and business skills into the design process.
During the program, as you progress from basic design to more advanced coursework, you will be involved in collaborative team projects where you can become familiar with creative problem solving and gain an understanding of how the various roles of research, business, strategy, and creativity interact to create impactful design solutions that meet business objectives.
strategic thinking + smart design + strong communication = communication design
In this program you can:
- Learn from practicing creative professionals.
- Explore the entire seven-step design process: inspiration, identification, conceptualization, exploration/refinement, definition/modeling, communication, and production.
- Draw on research strategies and tactics to guide the design process.
- Design effective, innovative marketing messages.
- Collaborate with students from various programs – similar to professional working situations.
Flexible part-time programs for working professionals Many of our students are earning their Master’s while they’re working. You can too. We offer flexible evening and weekend classes to help you work your schedule around ours.
Learn to create strategic designs in Communication Design at Harrington College of Design.
Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.interiordesign.edu/disclosure
School Website: Harrington College of Design, Chicago
