PARSONS at THE NEW SCHOOLs OPEN CAMPUS offers progressive art & design certificates

get a creative edge and increase your options for success with PARSONS at THE NEW SCHOOL’s OPEN CAMPUS’ specialized art and design certificates.

OPEN CAMPUS leads more than courses, it offers a new kind of network. with a progressive approach where artists, designers, entrepreneurs and outliers integrate to become a continuing creative hub of connections, the north american college is the place to discover the next generation of top minds, practitioners and innovations. students of all ages and backgrounds can experience first-hand the benefits of world class faculty, facilities and forward-thinking curricula. the challenges the pupils face throughout their studies will fully prepare them for their professional journeys ahead.

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PARSONS at THE NEW SCHOOL’s OPEN CAMPUS offers tailored art and design certificates to students and professionals of all ages and career backgrounds, be it for those who wish to change occupational fields, radicalize their business ventures or just bolster their curriculum vitae. the lauded endorsements are perfectly suited to the schedules of working professionals, with courses applicable for completion online, on-campus or as a combination of the two. the certificate courses include; design leadership for business, interior design and architecture studies, fine arts and foundation, graphic and digital design, fashion business, and fashion industry essentials.

design thinking fundamentals
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specifically suited to professionals who understand the power of using a design-centered approach to develop business solutions, the design leadership for business suite of courses use cross-disciplinary methods to empower entrepreneurs to transform their business with creativity. taking design thinking, economic and social context, futures and foresight, and many more aspects into consideration, the certification projects you to the forefront of business leadership and strategy in today’s market. with that in mind, each online course typically runs for six weeks, ensuring professionals receive almost immediate benefits from the credentials.

graphic and digital design certificate
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with the graphic and digital design certificate, PARSONS emphasize design and creativity while providing intensive technical training. this can be completed online or in a combination with on-campus classes. as well as the essentials – typography, graphic design, layout and fundamental digital skills – being covered, the course develops portfolios in color theory, ability on illustrator and photoshop, and the history of the field. this enriches the students with a vast knowledge of current technologies and ensures they are prepared for the rapidly changing nature of the market.

additionally, the interior and architecture studies program develops students’ sensibilities in space design and decorative arts history. divided into multiple curricula, the course progresses students through the basics of interior design, rendering and color theory, through to the understanding of the history of interiors and antiques connoisseurship. this wealth of specialized knowledge sets interior graduates apart in the industry. 

to discover more about the different art and design certificates on offer at PARSONS at OPEN CAMPUS, and how to register for them, visit here.