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ILLUSTRATION
The world around us is filled with the creative imaginations of illustrators. As one of the most demanding yet rewarding occupations of the visual arts, illustration concentrates on drawing, painting, and design. A high degree of facility in these skills must be achieved before moving on to the consideration of specific illustration problems.

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INTERIOR DESIGN
The physical spaces we occupy were likely once put down on paper by Interior Designers. The Interior Design curriculum at Paier College aims to prepare students not only for practical application, but also to pass requisite professional licensing exams. To do so, the relationship between interior design and architecture is strongly emphasized.

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WEB & MOBILE APPLICATION DESIGN

Some of the most popular tools on the internet are web applications. If you’ve ever shopped online, edited a Google Doc, watched Netflix on your computer, or edited a photo online, then you have undoubtedly utilized a web application. Paier College has introduced an accelerated Web Application Design program allowing students to earn a Certificate in this field in as little as 6 months.

Mobile apps are the way of the future, with more than 85 percent of Americans now owning a smartphone. Mobile application design and development is a dynamic and innovative career path for those who are passionate about technology, interested in coded design, and seeking to create user-friendly experiences on iOS and Android devices. Paier College’s new Mobile Application Design Certificate offers an accelerated pathway into this in-demand field, with the option to complete this coding program in just 32 weeks (two semesters).

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FINE ARTS
Paier College maintains a decades-long legacy of honing and enhancing the talents of its fine artists. Our BFA students are challenged to create works that inspire their craft and demonstrate the principles they are taught within the curriculum. The Fine Art program at Paier deals primarily with picture making; this involves the drawing and painting of objects, figures, portraits, and landscapes.

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OUR STUDENTS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Paier is an institution that prepares its students for careers in design, art, business, communications, and coding. Our seaside campus in Bridgeport, CT provides a beautiful backdrop for creative students and is adjacent to some of the most promising career markets, including New York City! A fully immersive experience is at your fingertips with on-campus housing and access to a robust college community. Schedule your visit today!

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The Mission of Paier College is to engage talented and inspired individuals by fostering intellectual curiosity and innovation through the delivery of a forward-thinking curriculum which reflects the evolving needs of our society. This is achieved through the promotion of a culture that values critical thinking skills, civic responsibility, and collaborative experiences.

ABOUT PAIER

Paier College is a recognized art, design, and coding school in Connecticut. Since 1946, we have continued to evolve our programs in visual arts, connecting students to other creative fields like communications, marketing, illustration, coding, and web design. At Paier, our goal is to foster curiosity and innovation among students, and to prepare them for in-demand and forward-thinking careers after graduation. These careers bridge the gap between arts and technology, to meet the evolving needs of society as website developers, digital marketers, interior designers, and more. Explore our programs online, at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.

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