Hussian School Of Art
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The mission of the school is to develop each student's artistic talent to its full creative potential, enabling graduates to promote their strongest marketable skills....
School Overview:
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| County | Philadelphia County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 154 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 154 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 24% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,102 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 36% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,456 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 24% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $102 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 51% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,625 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- The Hussian School of Art is a four-year professional career school dedicated exclusively to the Graphic Arts. Our main objectives are: to give students as much real world experience as possible before they ever look for a job; and to ensure each student receives a well-rounded, well-founded design and illustration education that integrates the best of traditional media with the exciting possibilities of evolving new media.
- The college offers a Graphics Arts vurriculum in Advertising and Illustration. First year includes basic foundation courses to develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory, vocabulary and techniques common to all visual arts. In the second year, Intermediate and Advanced courses are covered to further enhance a working knowledge of the tools, equipment, technology and elements of problem-solving in design. In the third year student focus on major; Advertising or Illustration. In the fourth year full concentration on Advertising or Illustration major. Courses emphasize refinement of creative and artistic skills and preparation of professional portfolio.
- Hussian School of Art is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Artist makes sure Santa Claus is real (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on December 22, 2009 at 12:02:00 am
Ernie Norcia might be 64, but he still believes in Santa. In his artistic hands, Santa scenes are filled with warmth and emotion. They are fantastical, yet realistic, portraits of a yuletide icon who could be the Nick next door. - Art alumni share their success (The Reporter)
posted on December 17, 2009 at 11:29:05 am
TOWAMENCIN — Guash art, Illustrator, Photoshop, bleeding, Quark, splash screens. - Rehoboth Art League to host reception for new exhibits Sept. 12 (Cape Gazette)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 01:04:24 pm
With a feast for the eyes, the Rehoboth Art League opens three new exhibits with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, in the Corkran, Tubbs, Ventures and Homestead galleries. The public is invited to attend. - This blacksmith forges works of art (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
posted on March 17, 2009 at 10:30:53 am
James Kieffer has been a blacksmith for nearly 40 years. He scoffingly calls himself "semiretired." At age 66, he works six days a week and most days is at his forge at least 10 hours.
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