About Westwood College Chicago/O'Hare, Illinois

Originally known as the Denver Institute of Technology, Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. Over the years, Westwood College has grown and now offers degree programs in Design, Business, Computer & Information Technology, Healthcare and Industrial Services. Now the college includes eighteen campuses across the United States.  Students also can enroll in online programs without attending campus based courses.

Students at Westwood College include a wide range of ages -- from recent high-school graduates and young adults to working adults who want to acquire new skills. Students come to Westwood from across the United States and around the world.

Graphic Design AND Multi Media Program

This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the graphic design and multimedia industry. The program teaches students how to create designs that visually communicate in both print and multimedia environments. Both technical and general education courses help students to develop skills in logic, critical thinking, problem solving, and general communication. Graduates are prepared for positions as production artists, graphic designers, Web page designers, and multimedia designers.

Upon graduation from the program, students should be able to:

• Create illustrations and layouts by using industry standard software.
• Create and design Web sites.
• Create and animate virtual objects in a 3D.
• Design and create presentations utilizing animation, video, and sound.
• Create and edit video presentations utilizing industry standard editing software.
• Prepare digital files for pre-press.
• Use hand rendered layouts and story boards to communicate and develop quality presentations.
• Apply graphic design business practices toward a variety of business situations.
• Professionally communicate as readers, critical thinkers, writers, listeners and speakers.
• Build a portfolio, prepare for interviews, write a resume, and conduct a professional job search.

licensing & Accreditation

Westwood College, Chicago/O'Hare campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) for Associate of Science degrees.

Going to school in Chicago/O'Hare, Illinois

The Westwood College O'Hare campus is located approximately 15 miles Northwest of downtown Chicago. The great city of Chicago has a population of nearly 3 million people. It is a hub for business, industry, education and the arts. It is situated on 29 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan coastline. It offers residents and visitors alike the benefits of a diverse mixture of shopping, museums, theatre, cultural attractions, and impressive displays of public art and sculpture.

The famous Chicago "Loop" area encompasses the city's historic downtown, an area roughly bounded by the Chicago River on the north and west, Grant Park on the east and Congress Parkway to the south. The landmarks in this area embody an amazing cross-section of the city's architecture and history, ranging from Post-Fire of 1871 structures to early steel-framed skyscrapers from the turn of the century to Art Deco-style high rises of the 1920s and '30s.

More Information

If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request information from Westwood College - O'Hare.

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