Starting in spring 2019, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) will offer four new forward-thinking non-credit certificate programs designed to prepare the [Creative] Workforce of the Future for some of the fastest growing careers. Students completing these creative technology programs will be exposed to the latest educational content in areas such as user experience, virtual reality, and digital content design. The courses are among those offered through FIT’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS).
This portfolio of new programs was developed by FIT faculty with both the careerist and the employer in mind: In a rapidly changing environment, the ability to learn and quickly apply new skills and technologies in the workplace may make the difference between success or failure. FIT offers the programs on a schedule that is convenient for working professionals and, as a college of the State University of New York, at an affordable cost.
“We are living through a fundamental workforce transformation during which digital technology has begun to alter the skills employers are seeking. FIT is critical to the health of this new creative economy being driven by innovation, technology, and creative content,” said Daniel Gerger, executive director of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. “Our mission is to initiate a transformative journey for creative professionals worldwide so they can design a better future for all of us in the digital age.”
The programs included in the [Creative] Workforce of the Future portfolio of offerings are:
UX Design Certificate
FIT’s User Experience (UX) Design certificate program is structured for creative professionals such as graphic designers and web developers who are looking to advance their career in the exciting field of UX design. The curriculum includes understanding the UX working environment, workflow, and research methodologies such as design thinking, and competitive analysis; the utilization of prototypes and usability testing methodologies; user interface design; and digital product design and management. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from March 25 to May 15. Tuition is $2,700. Click here to learn more.
Motion Graphics Certificate Program
This program is tailored for graphic designers and other creative professionals who are looking to advance their careers in the motion graphics field. This six-week certificate program will teach how to create 2D motion graphics using Adobe After Effects. Through hands-on exercises, students learn fundamental animation techniques and skills while focusing on the principles and concepts behind effective storytelling. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April 2 to May 9. Tuition is $1,200. Click here to learn more.
Arduino Programming for Designers Certificate Program
Arduino, an essential prototyping tool for designers who want to create unique onsite experiences that interact with audiences, surrounding environments, and data streams, provides the practical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare for work in experiential design. This eight-week program is tailored for graphic and web designers who are looking to advance their careers in the field. Students will learn the fundamentals of Arduino hardware and programming; how to work in a software integrated development environment (IDE); the anatomy of an interactive device; and the professional workflow and environment of experience design. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings from March 25 to May 15. Tuition is $1,320. Click here to learn more.
AR/VR (XR) Content Design Certificate Program
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, commonly referred as XR, have altered the media industry in recent years. XR Content Design Certificate Level I is an eight-week training course designed for creative professionals who have little or no previous experience in XR but are interested in how to bring their ideas into these new platforms. This program focuses on 360 photo/video, Unity, WebVR, and A-frame to build XR experiences for the web. Classes are every Monday evening from May 13 to July 1. Tuition is $1,200. Click here to learn more.
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