SESSIONS COLLEGE CATALOG

[Pages:98]SESSIONS COLLEGE

2021 - 2022

CATALOG

DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Jan-Jun 2022, Vol 1.0 Last updated Dec 30th, 2021

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Sessions College inspires current and future art and design professionals to achieve excellence through industry relevant, project-based online

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education. Our talented, passionate experts teach the artistic, digital, and critical thinking skills required by dynamic creative fields.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSPIRING CREATIVITY, ANYWHERE.........................................4 DEGREE PROGRAMS........................................................................15 BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS.............................................16 ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS................................................36 UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS........................76 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................112 ACADEMIC POLICIES - DEGREE PROGRAMS...........................130

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CAREER PROGRAMS........................................................................140 ACADEMIC POLICIES - CAREER PROGRAMS...........................168 ACADEMIC POLICIES - MILITARY STUDENTS..........................174 ABOUT SESSIONS COLLEGE..........................................................178 STUDENT SERVICES.........................................................................182 TUITION AND FEES..........................................................................186 CONTACT US......................................................................................192 ACADEMIC CALENDAR...................................................................193

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SSIONS COLLE

SSIONAL DESIG

GE? FOR PROFE

ABOUT US

INSPIRING CREATIVITY, ANYWHERE

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Since 1997, Sessions College for In our fully online programs we

Professional Design has been serve a diverse, international

a leader in online education. student body of adult learners.

From our days as a New York City We've graduated thousands of

startup through our recognition students from more than 90

as a degree-granting Arizona countries around the world.

college we've focused on

Whatever your creative goals, we

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offer an accessible, affordable,

quality online education and and excellent online program

preparing students to be design that advances your career on

professionals.

your schedule.

Sessions College is accredited recipient of several awards

by the Distance Education

and recognitions for quality

Accrediting Commission

in online education. Sessions

(DEAC) and accredited at the College has won United States

certificate level by the Middle Distance Learning Association

States Commission on Secondary (USDLA) awards four times. We

Schools. We are licensed by the have received recognitions for

Arizona State Board for Private excellence in design education, 5

Postsecondary Education.

online education, and

Sessions College is the honored educational value.

Students at Work: Matthew Hahn, Lynne Adams, Allen Cook, Jacqueline Sarver.

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CREATIVITY STARTS HERE

What's your dream job? At Sessions College, we prepare students for a wide selection of visual arts careers.

Degree programs include an exciting selection

of majors: Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital

Media, Illustration, Advertising Design, and

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Digital Photography. Classes start January, April,

and August. Program options include our premier

BFA program, our Associate of Occupational

Studies program, and our Undergraduate

Certificate.

Career programs provide a flexible, customizable certificate programs designed for adult learners, with areas of study ranging from Graphic Design and Web Design to Fine Arts, Marketing Design, Digital Arts, and Multimedia. Classes start monthly and offer program customization and the ability to add concentrations.

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GRAPHIC DESIIGGN PHOTOSHOP

PACKAGING DESIGN LOGO DESIGN DESIGN AND

WEB DESIIGGN COMPOSITION TYPOGRAPHY

DREAMWEAVER HTML AND CSS JAVASCRIPT FOR

DESIGNERS WORDPRESS DEVELOPMENT

DDIIGGIITTAALL AARRTTSS INTRO TO DRAWING

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION ILLUSTRATOR HISTORY OF ART

FINE ARRTTS FIGURE DRAWING PAINTING

WATERCOLOR DRAWING I

AADDVVEERRTTIISSIINNGG DDEESSIGNN

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CREATIVE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT COPYWRITING

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ADVERTISING

DESIGN ILLLLUUSSTTRRAATTION COMMERCIAL

ILLUSTRATION TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION AND

INFOGRAPHICS CARTOONING AND SEQUENTIAL ART

LIFE DRAWING MARKETING DESIGN

INDESIGN MARKETING DESIGN LAYOUT DESIGN

BRANDING AND IDENTITYDDIIGGIITTAALLMEDIA

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION AFTER EFFECTS

TIME BASED MEDIA HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY II DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

WITH LIGHTROOM NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

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NOW IT'S YOUR TURN

Confidence, communication, and creativity. That's what design clients and employers are looking for when they hire. They will look at your work. They will ask you to explain your process. Having a credential is great, but you will primarily be judged on the quality of your portfolio.

At Sessions College, you'll prepare for the

challenge in a rigorous curriculum. In each class,

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you will learn by doing, and discover new creative,

technical, and communications skills. Through

faculty feedback, you'll learn how to critique

and improve your work. You will find out your

strengths and develop a body of work.

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For busy creative adults, finding the time to pursue an education--or your dream career--can be a challenge. At Sessions College, you'll discover the optimal balance of structure and flexibility to help you fulfill your learning goals.

Our accredited programs will put you

through your paces as you develop

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confidence in your creative skills.

Weekly assignment deadlines help

you learn, create, and interact on

your own time, wherever you are.

With 24/7 access to the learning environment, and with expert instructors, and knowledgeable advisors, students complete their programs while continuing to meet their work, family, and life commitments.

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EDUCATION YOU CAN AFFORD

At Sessions College, we

Federal Student Aid is

understand that education

available for eligible Bachelor's

is an investment in your

Degree, Associate Degree, and

future, and we're committed to Undergraduate Certificate

helping you get there. With our students. Depending on your

industry-leading low tuition financial need, Federal Pell

and no textbook policy, Sessions grants and Stafford loans

College programs are among the can help you finance your

best value available online.

education.

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Eligible military service

We can help too. Degree

members and veterans can

candidates can apply for one

access active service member of six different adult learner

tuition assistance (TA) or

scholarships. Sessions College

post 9-11 GI Bill? funding for payment plans can make paying

specific programs. You've served for college as easy as one low

your country, now it's time to monthly payment.

apply your education benefits.

GI Bill? is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of

Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education bene-

fits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government

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Web site at .

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EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Sessions College graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in creative art and design fields. As a fully online school, Sessions College does not offer job placement. We train tomorrow's designers with a focus on skill and portfolio development and career readiness.

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"While pursuing the AOS in Advertising Design at Sessions I was promoted from one of several graphic designers to the Creative Director for the local publication I work for. I now oversee a design team and other important areas of three publications in the West Georgia area. My goal is to continue to grow as I lead this team and company by partnering with others in the industry to stay on the forefront."

- Cynthia Keith Associate Degree in Advertising Design

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Careers

Our recent graduates report employment in the following positions: video designer, marketing coordinator, graphic designer, UX/UI designer, associate graphic designer, Web application manager, advertising specialist, Web designer and developer, creative director.*

Degree Program Graduate Employment

79% Are employed

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53% Are employed in a field related to their program of study (includes verified freelance work) *

Satisfaction

98% Achieved their learning goals 98% Would recommend Sessions College to a friend 98% Were satisfied with their studies

Data from March 2021 graduate employment surveys and LinkedIn alumni page*.

Click here for general consumer information.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

- BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ASSOCIATE DEGREE - UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

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