Ashford University
Advertising Design Visual Design
| Address: | 400 N Bluff Blvd |
| Location: | Clinton, IA 52733-2967 |
| Telephone: | (563) 242-4023 |
| Website: | www.ashford.edu |
| Degree Type: | Associate's degree;Bachelor's degree;Master's degree |
| Enrollment: | 3836 |
| Setting: | Town: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
| Varsity Teams: | NAIA Division II |
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| Site Description: | Ashford University is a top accredited university that is fast, affordable, & convenient. Discover the accelerated online degrees & high quality traditional campus programs to help you succeed & advance your career. Obtain your degree with an associate's, bachelor's, or master's in teaching, organizational management, business administration, psychology, & criminal justice. |
About Ashford University
Date: March 03, 2008
By: 2pencil
Ashford University is located in the small town of Clinton, Iowa, near the Mississippi River and midway between Chicago and Des Moines. Visitors to Clinton can hike or cross-country ski around a 200-acre park of beautiful bluffs along the river at Eagle Point Park, enjoy the Showboat Theatre aboard a restored paddle wheeler, or take a naturalist-led eco-cruise down the Mississippi.
Students at Ashford can choose to pursue a four-year BA degree in computer graphic design studying two-dimensional design and drawing, with areas of emphasis in animation including 3D modeling, print media including publication design, or Web design including Web publishing. A Senior Portfolio is required for graduation. A similar course of study is the BAS degree with a computer graphic design core. This program also requires emphasis in animation, print media, or Web design, with a senior portfolio required for graduation. This four-year degree is offered to holders of two-year AAS degrees to give them the opportunity to pursue a 4-year degree. Ashford also offers a 4-year BA degree in visual art, with study including two-dimensional design, drawing, painting, and photography. In this program a senior thesis or project is required for graduation.
Ashford University does not list scholarship opportunities provided by the school. Prospective students are encouraged to contact an enrollment advisor for information on available scholarships and grants.
The University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Outside of class, students can choose from a wide range of social and recreational activities. There are many opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations on campus. Campus organizations include service organizations, special interest groups, special event planning committees, support groups, honor societies and recreation clubs. Some examples are Student Government, The Clarion campus newspaper, and the Concert Choir.
