One-Year Associate Degree Programs
Students who hold a four-year degree or who have completed at least 30 transferable credits at an accredited college, with 24 credits equivalent to FIT’s General Education requirements, may be considered for an alternative to the two-year associate degree. This option generally enables students to complete the associate degree coursework within a period of one year and is based upon a review of the student’s transcript and prior knowledge and skills. See Requirements for Admission to One Year Associate Degree Program (p. 20) for specific information and required documentation.
Advertising and Marketing Communications One Year AAS Degree Program
The major in Advertising and Marketing Communications offers students the fundamental knowledge and skills needed in the marketing communication disciplines, such as advertising, direct marketing, sales promotion, and publicity/public relations. It also enables students to advance to the BS program to prepare for career opportunities in strategic planning, media buying, and brand managemen
Communication Design Foundation One-Year AAS Degree Program
The major in Communication Design is a foundation program that provides qualified students the opportunity to advance to baccalaureate programs in Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, and Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design, as well as entry-level positions in advertising agencies, graphic and corporate communications companies, and publishing firms.
Fashion Design One-Year AAS Degree Program
The major in Textile Development and Marketing prepares students for careers in sustainable fabric development, color creation, and management for fashion apparel and home furnishings end uses, with an emphasis on textile applications and forensics, global sourcing, and marketing.
Advertising and Marketing Communications BS Degree Program
The major in Advertising and Marketing Communications provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for entry-level positions in the communications industry, such as advertising management, advertising strategy and creative execution, public relations/publicity, fashion journalism, corporate communications, media planning, electronic media production, IMC management, and brand management.
Art History and Museum Professions BS Degree Program
The major in Art History and Museum Professions offers students the opportunity to prepare for positions in museums and other art institutions, with a focus on collections management, public relations, development, education, rights and reproductions, visitor services, special events, and other non-curatorial roles.
Computer Animation and Interactive Media BFA Degree Program
The major in Computer Animation and Interactive Media offers students the opportunity to prepare for specialized positions in the computer animation and interactive media industries, such as character animators, game designers, technical directors, texture artists, modelers, motion graphics artists, website designers, and creative directors.
