Jun 14, 2010

Design Director To Speak At Graduation For The Art Institute of Charlotte

Designer Todd Rowland will speak at the graduation ceremony of The Art Institute of Charlotte at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Dana Auditorium at Queens University of Charlotte. The public is invited.

Rowland is Design Director for Little Diversified Architectural Consulting in Charlotte, focussing on projects pertaining to consumer environments. He has directed projects for clients such as Bank of America, SeaWorld Adventure park, Warner Brothers, Islands of Adventure, Krispy Kreme, Audi and Nautica. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from The Ohio State University.

Prospective employers, family and friends also are invited to support the Spring Quarter graduates by attending Portfolio Show the day before graduation.

New graduates in the applied arts such as graphic and web designers, interior designers, marketing specialists in fashion and future chefs will showcase the work they have produced throughout their careers at The Art Institute of Charlotte.

The Portfolio Show will be from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at Byron Hall in the Design Center on Camden Road. It is open to the public without charge.

The Art Institute of Charlotte offers bachelor’s degrees in Culinary Arts Management, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion Marketing & Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography and Web Design & Interactive Media. It offers associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Web Design & Interactive Media. The Art Institute of Charlotte also offers a certificate in Web Design. The Art Institute of Charlotte is licensed by The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina to confer Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Art degrees, licensed by The North Carolina Board of Community Colleges to award certificates and diplomas. The Art Institute of Charlotte is accredited by the Accrediting Counsel for Independent Colleges and Schools.

The Art Institute of Charlotte is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

Categories: Arts & Entertainment