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Online Degrees Offered at The Art Institute Online |
| Click on the name of an online program offered at The Art Institute Online to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the program by clicking on "School's Profile". | |||||||||||||||
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| Name | Program | Degree | Name of College, University | School's Profile | |||||||||||
| Advertising | Business | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Successful advertising professionals have the ability to blend creative genius with business savvy, lending a depth to their work that sells products. Unbounded curiosity and imagination fuel their motivation. Figuring out how to persuade people energizes them. It's like a game - and it's lots of fun. It's also a multi-billion-dollar business called advertising. You can learn what it takes to build a rewarding career in advertising through the Bachelor of Science in Advertising degree program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. With courses such as concept development, storyboarding, online communication and art direction, you'll learn how to create the right visual message to cause the reaction you want. Courses such as brand marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior will provide you with the business foundation you'll need to understand the marketplace and develop winning strategies. As you progress through this program, you'll find opportunities to test your creative ideas while you learn the planning and strategy behind successful advertising campaigns. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to begin your career with advertising agencies, corporate marketing departments, and print and electronic media organizations. While you might start out in entry-level positions such as account coordinator, junior media buyer and assistant product manager, you'll be positioned to grow into opportunities in account supervision, media planning, promotions, copywriting and creative direction. | |||||||||||||||
| Digital Design Diploma | General Studies | C | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Through the diploma program in Digital Design at The Art Institute Online, students can pursue concentrated studies to improve existing skills, or better prepare for career changes or promotion. Courses are offered in a six-week intensive format during which students complete assignments and participate in online discussions five days per week. Students may complete their work on those days at any time during a 24-hour period. Students are encouraged to take a maximum of two courses during each six-week session. There are two six-week sessions within each quarter. Digital Design students learn design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design. Students create color composites and renderings, and are introduced to using computer applications and sophisticated software as design tools. Students use these tools to create high quality layouts and designs. Diploma program students come from diverse backgrounds and have different individual goals - but they all have a common desire to grow through education. Faculty members for this diploma program are experienced professionals who encourage the development of skills. As students advance in the program, they are guided by their instructors in developing portfolios to show prospective employers. The Digital Design program provides students with a solid foundation for career growth. Graduates are qualified for many entry-level positions, including production or computer artists at newspapers, advertising agencies, or television stations. All courses in Digital Design diploma program are transferable to the Associate of Science in Graphic Design program except Portfolio Production. | |||||||||||||||
| Game Art & Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design degree program concentrates on the artistic side of games – not computer programming. This comprehensive program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. As a student in the Game Art & Design program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, you’ll strengthen your basic art and design skills. 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’ll also learn to plan the game environment and determine choices for characters. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design program, you’ll have the training and skills you need to compete for entry-level positions in the game industry – such as game-play tester, 2D conceptual artist, 3D character builder, 3D object modeler, interactivity designer, background artist and more. Please note: The software that supports the Game Art & Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac. | |||||||||||||||
| Graphic Design | General Studies | A | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Graphic Design program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, is the first step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production. Tools include scanners, digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software. By graduation, Graphic Design students have acquired the training and the portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios. | |||||||||||||||
| Graphic Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design degree program provides students the opportunity to develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world. This program also offers students an opportunity to develop advanced graphic design skills and focus additional studies in associated art and design areas. Emphasis is placed on learning skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production. By graduation, students have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios. Graduates work as production artists, graphic designers, assistant designers, assistant art directors, production coordinators, and computer artists. | |||||||||||||||
| Interior Design | General Studies | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program is now offered by The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. 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. As a student in the Interior Design program, you'll study computer-aided drafting and design, 3D design, space planning, problem solving, and the history of design and architecture. Coursework also covers specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design. In addition, you'll learn how to communicate your design solutions through a variety of visual media. As a graduate of the Interior Design program at The Art Institute Online, you'll be prepared to build your future as a professional interior designer in fields such as commercial and residential design, space planning, computer-aided drafting, showroom management, and more. Please note: The software that supports the Interior Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac. | |||||||||||||||
| Multimedia & Web Design | Web Development | A | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Associate of Science degree in Multimedia & Web Design was created to prepare today's students for careers involving the Internet and focusing on marketing and design. Multimedia & Web Design is a professional discipline which integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text, and data for the delivery of interactive content either through CDROM or over the World-Wide Web. The Associate of Science degree career track marries the student's individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills so that the graduate is prepared to adapt once he or she enters this fast-evolving field. Students can apply for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment, and advertising industries. Course work begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, scriptwriting, sound, video, and animation, then progresses to more complex classes such as interactive information design and Web development – all under the guidance of faculty members recruited from this fascinating industry. At graduation, students have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise they have acquired. | |||||||||||||||
| Multimedia & Web Design | Web Development | B | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| The Bachelor of Science in Multimedia & Web Design prepares graduates for entry-level positions leading to careers such as multimedia producer, multimedia scriptwriter, computer-based training designer, web designer, and web script language developer. The program provides a foundation of design skills with an emphasis on interactive design while also preparing students to use the tools necessary to create interactive content. Multimedia & Web Design Program Bachelor‚s graduates should expect to be prepared to apply for employment as multimedia scriptwriters, multimedia production assistants, web designers, web site developers, and web script language developers, and may also become employed as multimedia producers and computer based training designers. The Multimedia & Web Design Program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers a broad range of design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of multimedia. These competencies include those related to visual design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, audio, web site design, scripting, video, animation, text, business, and project management. Through the direction and instruction of industry professionals the student is guided toward the career opportunities noted above. At graduation, students have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise they have acquired. | |||||||||||||||
| Residential Design Diploma | General Studies | C | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Ambiance. Style. Definition. Learn what it takes to compose a harmonious living environment through the effective use of color, fabrics, furniture, lighting, wall and floor treatments, cabinetry and fixtures. The Residential Design diploma program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, will help you elevate your flair for decorating to a professional level. You’ll study textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath design, and computer-aided drafting and design. As a graduate of the Residential Design diploma program, you’ll be prepared to compete for entry-level positions such as residential designer, kitchen and bath designer, interior design retailer, showroom coordinator, manufacturers representative and freelance design consultant. The Residential Design program covers the basics of interior design, making it the perfect choice if you want to quickly apply your skills in the residential design field. And when you’re ready to advance your career toward professional interior design, you’ll be pleased to know that all of the courses offered through the Residential Design diploma program are fully transferable to The Art Institute Online Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program. Please note: The software that supports the Residential Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac. | |||||||||||||||
| Web Design Diploma | Web Development | C | The Art Institute Online | ▤ | |||||||||||
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| Web Design students learn the basics of working in the World-Wide Web environment with emphasis on Web page design using HTML scripting as well as page edit software, web graphics and animation, video production for web, and Javascript. Students 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 tools. Depending on level of specialty, graduates are qualified to work in many areas of web-related businesses as page and site designers, information designers, web script language developers, and web animators. | |||||||||||||||
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