Create and share ideas through careers using words, physical objects, food, images, music, theatre, and more.
Pick up the skills to make your ideas and career goals come to life by learning 2D and 3D animation and generating characters and motion graphics from storyboards.
Build a career creating the models and drawings that take ideas and turn them into buildings. Learn how to use building information modeling, computer-aided drafting, engineering practices and more. One of the 10 fastest-growing industries in the U.S. today.
Through our Iowa Culinary Institute®, prepare for an exciting career as a chef for a restaurant or a pastry or culinary artist with hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts and in dining room service, catering or management. A variety of degrees and diplomas available.
Join the visual communication industry by acquiring or upgrading skills in digital illustration using Adobe software. No prior digital illustration experience needed.
Combine a love of beauty and a head for business through study of fashion and design (apparel, accessories, interior design). Gain skills in management, designing, buying, marketing and more through classroom, labs, and field studies in regional and national design centers.
Take your passion for art and design to the next level. Develop design skills, web and print software skills, video production skills, and professional work practices needed to get a position in this highly competitive field.
Develop your knowledge in digital photography, commercial photography, portrait photography, architectural photography, photojournalism, and editing processes for employment as a commercial and portrait photographer.
Considering a career in performing arts? Earn an Associates degree that transfers to ISU, Iowa or UNI.
Pursue an exciting career in video by acquiring skills using the latest cameras, lights and audio equipment, scripting, editing, mixing, and more. Now shooting in 4K!
Drive a tech-based career forward by learning how to effectively combine programming and design to dynamic and websites. Includes experience with programming languages such as HTML (text), CSS (visuals), JavaScript (dynamic content), Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.
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