HARRINGTON COLLEGE OF DESIGN

'Harrington College of Design' is located in the famed Loop area of Chicago, Illinois. It offers students the vision and skills needed in the design industry and provides them with either a bachelor's or associate's degree upon completion of the Interior Design Program, Digital Photography Program, or Communication Design Program. Both credential levels are not available for all programs.

Contents

History

Academics

Interior Design Program

Digital Photography Program

Communication Design Program

Admissions

Campus

Organizations

External link

History

The school traces its history to 1931, when Frances Harrington, a practicing interior designer, traveled to Chicago to provide a series of lectures for interior design professionals. She soon found a growing interest in the study of interior design and expanded her offerings by creating the Harrington School of Interior Design.
As Harrington School grew, Ms. Harrington began providing diplomas to her qualified day division students. When she retired in 1959, her former student Robert Marks assumed leadership of the school. With the growing demands of technology, Marks added many programs and degree options to the school's curriculum. Changes in programs, which are now under the guidance of the school's professional Advisory Board, are driven by input from the design industry's professional organizations.
In 2003, Harrington Institute changed its name to Harrington College of Design to better reflect the broadening of the school's design-related programs of study. The school recently moved to its current location at 200 W. Madison Ave.

Academics

Harrington College of Design offers Bachelor's and Associate degrees in Interior Design, Digital Photography and Communication Design:

Interior Design Program

The Interior Design Program provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and an aesthetic vision to help them pursue successful careers in the interior design industry.

★ Bachelor of Fine Arts — Designed to prepare students for the first phase of becoming a licensed design professional by providing courses in such areas of study as 2D Design, Programming for Interior Design, Experimental Design and Portfolio for Interior Design.

★ Associate of Applied Science — Designed to prepare students for the design assistant level of the industry by providing courses in such areas of study as Color: Perception & Application, Architectural Detailing and Construction, and Programming for Interior Design.

Digital Photography Program

The Digital Photography Program teaches students a strong balance of business and technical skills to help them pursue successful careers in the interior design industry.

★ Associate of Applied Science — Designed to prepare students for the digital photography industry by providing courses in such areas of study as Imaging and Studio Practices, Studio Lighting, Location Lighting and Commercial Photography.

Communication Design Program

The Communication Design Program teaches students a combination of graphic design and advertising design skills to help them pursue successful careers in the design industry.

★ Bachelor of Fine Arts — Designed to prepare students for the digital photography industry by providing courses in such areas of study as Typography, Environmental Graphics and Web Process.

Admissions

Students may begin studies in Harrington's Interior Design Program, Digital Photography Program or Communication Design Program in the fall, spring or summer semesters. Harrington offers opportunities for international students and financial aid is available for those who qualify. The school maintains a selective admissions policy for its students. Although previous art training is not essential, the college is seeking:

★ Application for admission

★ Attestation of graduation from high school or equivalent

★ Request for official high school transcript, GED or equivalent

★ Payment of non-refundable application fee

★ Aptitude for creativity

★ Commitment to achieving professional and personal goals
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Campus

Harrington has a six-story vertical campus located in Chicago's renowned Loop. The glass and granite building reflects the surrounding cityscape and serves as a learning laboratory. The campus is 82,000 square feet.
Three floors of the campus serve as a display space, designed to hold a mix of classrooms, galleries and offices. Harrington also has an extensive library that contains updated digital research for students.
Since Harrington is located in the heart of Chicago, the school often uses the numerous resources the city has to offer. The students and faculty utilize the rich list of design contacts in the area to help enhance the learning experience.

Organizations

Harrington College of Design offers students many opportunities for a vibrant, active college life through organizational involvement. Some opportunities include:

★ 'Harrington Student Council' — A student-elected organization that fields student feedback and suggestions to best represent the student population.

★ 'American Society of Interior Design (ASID) Student Chapter' — Helps students gain connections with professionals in the design industry.

★ 'International Interior Design Association (IIDA)' — A professional networking and education association that serves the interior design community.

★ 'American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)' — The leading association of photographers supporting photographers.

External link

★ Official website

★ Faculty & Gallery