The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg

The purpose of The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg is to provide quality higher education for students seeking careers in applied arts, media, and design professions. The curriculum reflects both the cognitive and creative elements of the major disciplines integrated with a comprehensive general education program. Students are taught by a faculty whose expertise comes from years of professional experience and academic learning. Dedicated instructors and staff provide an environment that develops personal values, ethical practices, and social responsibility, while fostering an appreciation of diversity. The College's commitment to excellence and to the active participation of studentsin their education provides a foundation essential for lifelong learning.


Mission

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg is an institution of higher education offering undergraduate programs in the creative and applied arts to a diverse student body from greater Chicago, the United States, and abroad. The College offers a stimulating learning environment, led by a dedicated, professional faculty and staff. Here, committed and talented students can develop their creativity, learn skills, and obtain knowledge for the purpose of pursuing a career in their fields of study, and contributing effectively to society.


Values

We believe excellence in education:

* requires competency based outcomes and assessment;
* enhances the lives of students, faculty, staff, and alumni;
* embraces diversity;
* contributes positively to the workplace and the larger community;
* is industry relevant.

We believe in the importance of developing personal values, ethical practices, and social responsibility.

We believe in encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and independent, life-long learning.

We believe in the positive impact of art and design on individuals and society.

We believe the foundation of success is built upon respect for one another and active participation in a collaborative environment.

We believe that the education we provide has its foundation in the business community and serves society.

We are committed to fulfilling our mission with academic integrity and prudent business practices.

We are committed to a values-based education that instills lifelong social, environmental, and ethical responsibility on a personal and professional level.


Vision

Our vision is to expand our leadership role in higher education and the creative community through continuous improvement and growth with quality.


History

Founded in 1916 as The Commercial Art School, the college was one of the first applied art and design schools in the United States. The college became widely known in the 1930s as Ray-Vogue School in recognition of its professional programs in art and design. The college was renamed Ray College of Design in 1981, and grew to the Schaumburg location in 1983. In 1995, the college joined The Art Institutes.

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg offers the following Bachelor of Fine Art degree programs: Digital Media Production, Game Art and Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia and Web Design, Visual Communications, and Visual Effects and Motion Graphics and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to continue to work uninterrupted toward graduation. An impressive faculty, many of whom are working professionals, strives to strengthen students’ skills and cultivate their talents through well-designed curricula. Programs are carefully defined with the support and contributions of leading members of the professional community. Curricula are reviewed regularly to ensure they meet the needs of a changing marketplace and prepares graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen fields.


Facilities and Resources

Academic Center for Excellence
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) supports students' academic efforts, increases their chances for overall success while at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg, and enhances and elevates their educational experience beyond the classroom.

Computer Labs
Computer labs are available on-site for student use. Trained and resourceful Lab Assistants are available to help students with questions regarding the equipment and software.

Equipment Cage
The Illinois institute of Art-Schaumburg Equipment Checkout Facility (The Cage) allows students the use of electronic and media gathering equipment for both short term and overnight checkout.

Gallery
The Illinois Institute of Art –Schaumburg hosts a Gallery for showings of student work, faculty, alumni and visiting artists. The Gallery is open during business hours for viewings.

ID Resource
The Interior Design Resource Center contains contemporary fabric samples, wall and floor covering samples, manufacturers’ furniture and lighting catalogs, and other aids for design.

Library
The Library — Learning Resource Center (LRC) The LRC is an integral support to the curriculum and plays an extremely critical and vital role within the college.


Mo-Cap Studio
Powered by the technology from the Vicon 6 Motion Capture System, motion capture studio features both cameras and software. In addition to learning about the demands of the mo-cap industry, students learn motion capture techniques and use the facility to direct, capture, analyze, clean and apply data to characters they have modeled for games or for use as motion analysis in animation.

Service Bureau
The Service Bureau is available to assist students in printing projects for the classes they are taking. Utilizing a designated print card students request the services they need and the service bureau personnel provide those services in a timely manner.

Supply Store
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg’s supply store is designed to provide students and faculty with the tools needed to express their creativity. Through bulk purchases, and longtime relationships with vendors, the supply store strives to offer quality products at the lowest prices in a convenient location for students.

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