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Bachelor of Science
You will take courses such as concept development, storyboarding, online communication and art direction. You will learn how to create the right visual message to cause the reaction you want. Course work in brand marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior will provide you with the business foundation you will need to understand the marketplace and develop winning strategies. Advertising program graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment with skills that may be applied in many industries, including: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Education, Business, Entertainment, and more.
Diploma
Through the diploma program in Digital Design, you will learn design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design. You'll create color composites and renderings, and get the introduction you need to using computer applications and sophisticated software as design tools. You will use these tools to create high-quality layouts and designs. The Digital Design Program provides you with a solid foundation for career growth. You'll be qualified for entry-level positions, including production or computer artist at newspapers, advertising agencies or television stations.
Bachelor of Science
In the Fashion & Retail Management program, you'll learn how to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies. Buying and merchandising practices are explored. Your inventory control and cost analysis skills are honed. And you'll learn more about the many avenues open to you in this exciting field: buying, coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, manufacturer's rep, and more. Department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms are the environments in which you will be part of the changing face of fashion, from season to season. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, including: Retail Management Trainee, Retail and Wholesale Sales, Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, and more.
Bachelor of Science
The Game Art & Design program concentrates on the artistic side of games - not computer programming. This unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. You will strengthen your basic art and design skills, and then you'll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. You will also learn to plan the game environment and determine choices for characters. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design program, you will have the training and skills you need to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry, including positions such as: Game-play tester, 2-D conceptual artist, 3-D character builder, 3-D object modeler, Interactivity designer, Background artist and more.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Degree program provides you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography. You will be trained in creative problem-solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level position as a: Production Artist, Graphic Designer, Computer Artist, Corporate Communications Coordinator, Assistant Art Director and more.
Associate of Science
The Graphics Design Associate program provides instruction on the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level career opportunity with: Corporations, Organizations, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, Entertainment, Ad Agencies and more.
Bachelor of Science
Part art, part science, Interior Design goes far beyond decorating. Interior designers have a profound impact on people's lives by creating the surroundings in which they live, work and play. In the Interior Design Program, you will study computer-aided drafting and design, 3-D design, space planning, problem-solving, and the history of design and architecture. Course work also covers specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design. In addition, you will learn how to communicate your design solutions through a variety of visual media.
Bachelor of Science
The Media Arts & Animation program begins with a foundation in drawing, color, character design and computer applications. Under the guidance of an industry-experienced faculty, you'll examine advanced 2-D and 3-D animation principles as well as story development, background design, scenic layout and special effects. You will work with program specific software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Discreet's 3D Studio Max. At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase your creative skills in traditional and digital 2-D and 3-D techniques and abilities. Entry-level opportunities exist for Media Art & Animation graduates in: Computer Generated Lighting, Compositing and Rendering, Storyboard Artists, Texture Artists, Computer Modelers, Computer-generated Special Effects Artists, Broadcast Graphics Artists, Background Painters, Forensic Artists, Video Post-Production Artists and more.
Bachelor of Science
Realize your goal – study to be a professional photographer! The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division’s mission is to take your passion for photography and help you transform yourself into the professional photographer you want to be and develop the skills that will allow you to be competitive in the continually changing world of photography. Our Bachelor of Science in Photography courses are designed to provide graduates with skills that are directly applicable to a career in the field. The goal is to provide you with a rigorous study of the elements of image production and manipulation, a wide range of professional camera and lighting equipment and the ability to capture a moment through your lens that evokes a response. To produce a visually compelling image, a photographer needs more than creativity. To be successful, a photographer needs to have working knowledge of composition, lighting, camera and technical skills and a thorough understanding of the subject. As a student, you will be challenged to build upon the skills and proficiencies you already possess, so that you may develop a solid photographic identity, purpose and direction. As a student, you will be encouraged to pursue your own unique style. By graduation, you will have built a digital portfolio displaying your photographic vision, enabling you to interview for entry-level positions such as: • Newspaper photojournalist • Studio manager • Commercial photographer • Editorial photographer • Photographic editor • Publishing houses • Magazines • Production companies
Diploma
The Residential Planning Program covers the basics of interior space planning, making it the perfect choice to quickly apply your skills in the residential planning field. You'll study textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath planning, drafting and computer-aided design. Credits earned in this program are fully transferable to the Interior Design Bachelors Program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.
Associate of Science
This program was created to prepare you for careers involving the Internet with a focus on marketing and design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content. Course work begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, scriptwriting, sound, video and animation. It progresses to more complex classes such as interactive information design and Web development - all under the guidance of experienced faculty members recruited from this fascinating industry.
Diploma
In the Web Design program you'll learn the basics of Web site design, graphics and animation developed specifically for the Internet. You will explore the various site design models used in personal, commercial and government Web sites, and will design Web pages and Web sites utilizing a variety of techniques and software tools.
Combine your individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills online. This program was designed to prepare you for a career in web design and technologies that make the Internet come to life. Enter the fast-evolving field of Web Design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content. Web Design & Interactive Media focuses on web site design, visual design, digital image manipulation, digital audio and video, animation, text, business and project management. At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase the practical and technical skills you have acquired. You’ll be prepared for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment and advertising agencies in the field of multimedia and Web design.
You will take courses such as concept development, storyboarding, online communication and art direction. You will learn how to create the right visual message to cause the reaction you want. Course work in brand marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior will provide you with the business foundation you will need to understand the marketplace and develop winning strategies. Advertising program graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment with skills that may be applied in many industries, including: Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Education, Business, Entertainment, and more.
Diploma
Through the diploma program in Digital Design, you will learn design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design. You'll create color composites and renderings, and get the introduction you need to using computer applications and sophisticated software as design tools. You will use these tools to create high-quality layouts and designs. The Digital Design Program provides you with a solid foundation for career growth. You'll be qualified for entry-level positions, including production or computer artist at newspapers, advertising agencies or television stations.
Bachelor of Science
In the Fashion & Retail Management program, you'll learn how to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies. Buying and merchandising practices are explored. Your inventory control and cost analysis skills are honed. And you'll learn more about the many avenues open to you in this exciting field: buying, coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, manufacturer's rep, and more. Department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms are the environments in which you will be part of the changing face of fashion, from season to season. Once you graduate, you'll be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, including: Retail Management Trainee, Retail and Wholesale Sales, Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, and more.
Bachelor of Science
The Game Art & Design program concentrates on the artistic side of games - not computer programming. This unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. You will strengthen your basic art and design skills, and then you'll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. You will also learn to plan the game environment and determine choices for characters. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design program, you will have the training and skills you need to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry, including positions such as: Game-play tester, 2-D conceptual artist, 3-D character builder, 3-D object modeler, Interactivity designer, Background artist and more.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Degree program provides you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography. You will be trained in creative problem-solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level position as a: Production Artist, Graphic Designer, Computer Artist, Corporate Communications Coordinator, Assistant Art Director and more.
Associate of Science
The Graphics Design Associate program provides instruction on the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level career opportunity with: Corporations, Organizations, Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, Entertainment, Ad Agencies and more.
Bachelor of Science
Part art, part science, Interior Design goes far beyond decorating. Interior designers have a profound impact on people's lives by creating the surroundings in which they live, work and play. In the Interior Design Program, you will study computer-aided drafting and design, 3-D design, space planning, problem-solving, and the history of design and architecture. Course work also covers specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design. In addition, you will learn how to communicate your design solutions through a variety of visual media.
Bachelor of Science
The Media Arts & Animation program begins with a foundation in drawing, color, character design and computer applications. Under the guidance of an industry-experienced faculty, you'll examine advanced 2-D and 3-D animation principles as well as story development, background design, scenic layout and special effects. You will work with program specific software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Discreet's 3D Studio Max. At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase your creative skills in traditional and digital 2-D and 3-D techniques and abilities. Entry-level opportunities exist for Media Art & Animation graduates in: Computer Generated Lighting, Compositing and Rendering, Storyboard Artists, Texture Artists, Computer Modelers, Computer-generated Special Effects Artists, Broadcast Graphics Artists, Background Painters, Forensic Artists, Video Post-Production Artists and more.
Bachelor of Science
Realize your goal – study to be a professional photographer! The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division’s mission is to take your passion for photography and help you transform yourself into the professional photographer you want to be and develop the skills that will allow you to be competitive in the continually changing world of photography. Our Bachelor of Science in Photography courses are designed to provide graduates with skills that are directly applicable to a career in the field. The goal is to provide you with a rigorous study of the elements of image production and manipulation, a wide range of professional camera and lighting equipment and the ability to capture a moment through your lens that evokes a response. To produce a visually compelling image, a photographer needs more than creativity. To be successful, a photographer needs to have working knowledge of composition, lighting, camera and technical skills and a thorough understanding of the subject. As a student, you will be challenged to build upon the skills and proficiencies you already possess, so that you may develop a solid photographic identity, purpose and direction. As a student, you will be encouraged to pursue your own unique style. By graduation, you will have built a digital portfolio displaying your photographic vision, enabling you to interview for entry-level positions such as: • Newspaper photojournalist • Studio manager • Commercial photographer • Editorial photographer • Photographic editor • Publishing houses • Magazines • Production companies
Diploma
The Residential Planning Program covers the basics of interior space planning, making it the perfect choice to quickly apply your skills in the residential planning field. You'll study textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath planning, drafting and computer-aided design. Credits earned in this program are fully transferable to the Interior Design Bachelors Program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.
Associate of Science
This program was created to prepare you for careers involving the Internet with a focus on marketing and design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content. Course work begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, scriptwriting, sound, video and animation. It progresses to more complex classes such as interactive information design and Web development - all under the guidance of experienced faculty members recruited from this fascinating industry.
Diploma
In the Web Design program you'll learn the basics of Web site design, graphics and animation developed specifically for the Internet. You will explore the various site design models used in personal, commercial and government Web sites, and will design Web pages and Web sites utilizing a variety of techniques and software tools.
Web Design & Interactive Media
Bachelor of ScienceCombine your individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills online. This program was designed to prepare you for a career in web design and technologies that make the Internet come to life. Enter the fast-evolving field of Web Design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content. Web Design & Interactive Media focuses on web site design, visual design, digital image manipulation, digital audio and video, animation, text, business and project management. At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase the practical and technical skills you have acquired. You’ll be prepared for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment and advertising agencies in the field of multimedia and Web design.
