APPLIED DESIGN PROGRAM
School of Business, Aviation, & Technology
Fashion Merchandising_and_Interior Design
Program Information
Applied Design in the NEWS
Announcements:
Begin registering for Fall 2024 Go to Faculty & Advising LINK
Fall Semester registration begins March 22, 2024
https://www.pierpont.edu/calendar/
Go to the above institutional page to scroll down and review the most current Academic Year Calendars
This is an approved program for WEST VIRGINIA INVESTS GRANT
WV INVESTS GRANT Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); an eligible institution
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ABOUT
The Applied Design Program in the School of Business, Aviation, & Technology is the only one in West Virginia that offers a variety of concentrations for an Associate of Applied Science degree focusing on the aesthetics of visual designs as seen in the fashion and interior environments. The courses are relevant to 21st c. design thinking approaches that are the foundation in successful design projects. If your interests are from decorating your retail store window to color forecasting or providing the interior design for a client, this may be the career path degree for you.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create design thinking graduates who contribute, communicate, and design user-centered, applicable aesthetic, sustainable skills and solutions in the visual environments; retail, apparel, fashion, interior decorating & design, and independent small businesses.
concentrations
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A graduate from the Applied Design Program should be able to...
Apply knowledge of design theory in conjunction with the elements and principles of design through organizing, manipulating, and solving design problems related to the field
Identify historical periods, materials, components, and products that impact current trends and issues in the fields of design study
Communicate and justify, through written, oral and visual presentation and portfolio development, the details, inspiration, problems, solutions, and the vision of the design
Demonstrate an understanding of business practices, work ethic, professionalism, and consumer marketing principles as related to the products and services of the field
Visit the Official Program Site for more information and how to enroll!
https://www.pierpont.edu/academics/associate-degrees/applied-design/
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
