VIP DESIGN PROGRAM

The VIP Design Mentorship program teaches students to think like designers and to solve problems creatively. The program offers an introductory and exploratory study across a broad landscape of design mediums and areas. Students explore a range of art forms, techniques and skills in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, graphic design, film to name a few. Students think, create and experiment through making, materiality supported by the study of the history of art and design.

About This Course

Art and Design is the most effective way to communicate across language and cultural barriers. Thinking as a designer in everything you do, benefits everyone and every industry. Art and Design allow you to express yourself creatively and develop a stronger lens on the world of design. The WeDesign team support your art and design interests and skills with a focus not just on the what but the how and why you design and create.

INCLUDED IN PROGRAM

27 hours-Academic Counseling, Assessments and Support

40 hours- 1-on-1 master faculty class+academic assessmen

80 hours -Design Tutor and TA suppport

30 hours -Admission and Application Support Servicest

Your Instructor

Animation, Graphic Design, Film & Media

Dominika Juraszek

Rhode Island School of Design
California Institute of the Arts
New York University

Dominika received her BFA from from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. She has taught at universities such as RISD, Cal Arts, Bramson ORT College, New York University, Touro College’s Graduate Program and at institutions such as Inner City Arts, BCNY, General Assembly, among others. She has been teaching 3D modeling, animation, film production and design for over 15 years. Juraszek is the lead designer and LMS web developer at iArt Institute and has worked at Interface Arts Studios, designed Times Square Couture Fashion Week banners, and produced marketing materials for New York City’s public transportation advertisements. Her work has been exhibited in galleries including REDCAT Art Center in Los Angeles, Lincoln Center, Bayside Historical Society, ASIFA East, and A.I.R Gallery in New York City, and beyond. She is the recipient of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant and the Kosciuszko Foundation Grant.

Graphic Design, UX/UI Design

Anselm Dästner

Parsons School of Design

Pratt Institute

Visual impressions are important, throughout his career, Anselm has been at the cutting edge of graphic design and technology. Anselm designed user interfaces for MTV's first websites and Samsung's first DVD releases. He also co-founded a monthly print magazine entitled "Flyer" with a circulation of 100,000. Recently, he solves User Experience design issues on internet platforms.

As a consultant, Anselm authored design for the international brands The Limited, Adidas, and Scholastic, among others, along with complementary point-of-sale materials, flyers, record covers, marketing centers, and advertising campaigns.

Who is the Course For?

Designed for any students from artistic high school to career changers and adult learners who want to explore and learn the fundamentals of art and design.