Released on: October 15, 2007, 5:34 pm

Press Release Author: The Art Institutes

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: The Art Institutes schools have renamed their Interactive
Media Design program to be called Web Design & Interactive Media.

Press Release Body: [PITTSBURGH, OCTOBER 15, 2007] - In response to advancements and
the enhancement of a designer's role within the communication technology field, The
Art Institutes schools have renamed their Interactive Media Design program to be
called Web Design & Interactive Media. This program's renaming is intended to
highlight The Art Institutes web design curriculum strength within an existing
program.

Beginning today, programs previously identified as Interactive Media Design,
Interactive Media Design & Foundation for Design, and Art & Design Technology, with
a concentration in Interactive Media Design, will now be called Web Design &
Interactive Media. The new designation is applicable to Web Design & Interactive
Media programs at all schools offering the program except The Art Institute of
Colorado, The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati and The New England Institute of Art
which will transition their Interactive Media Design programs to the new designation
at a later date.

John Mazzoni, President of The Art Institutes, commented on the renaming of the
program, saying "Today in the rising world of e-commerce, every industry understands
the need for a web presence to successfully conduct business. Due to the high
visibility of web positions in today's marketplace, we felt it was important to
clearly communicate our strong web design curriculum to future students."

The curriculum for Web Design & Interactive Media will continue to offer students
classes that address interface design, interactivity, visual design, database
design, dynamic content design, technology, information design, Photoshop and other
layout programs. Graduates of the bachelor's degree program will be prepared to
enter the job market in entry-level positions such as Web Designer, Interactive
Designer and Web Programmer.

To learn more about The Art Institutes Web Design & Interactive Media program, visit
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/AreasOfStudy/Programs.aspx?ID=324&prid=WDIM_1007_001_pr.

The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of over 35 locations
throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts,
fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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Contact:

Jacki Muller
Vice President, Public Relations
The Art Institutes
412.995.7262
jpmuller@aii.edu

Devra Pransky
The Art Institutes
412.995.7685
dpransky@aii.edu

Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

Contact Details: Jacki Muller
Vice President, Public Relations
The Art Institutes
412.995.7262
jpmuller@aii.edu

Devra Pransky
The Art Institutes
412.995.7685
dpransky@aii.edu