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Welcome to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division!
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division is the leader in online creative arts education. Offering 16 academic online degree programs, we’re here to help you get the education you need to launch or enhance your creative career. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division is a part of The Art Institutes system of schools, with more than 40 locations throughout North America. Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our online degree programs with more than 85 years of excellence.
Same Education, 100% Online
The Art Institute Online provides courses that are designed using the same curriculum taught at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The big advantage is you can attend class fully online and at anytime to fit your busy schedule. At The Art Institute Online, you’re in control.
Get a Degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division
At graduation you’ll receive a degree or diploma awarded by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. You’ll be invited to attend your graduation ceremony in Pennsylvania where you can walk with your cap and gown. You can also participate in the portfolio review show, where you can present your work to potential employers. Previous Art Institute Online graduates have received awards for excellence at the portfolio show.
An Accredited Institution
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees
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Are you serious about becoming a professional in the creative arts? We're here to help you live your passion.
Choose from our broad range of academic programs to find one that inspires you today!
AS in Design - Graphic Design
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.
AS in Design - Kitchen & Bath Design
Want to specialize in a fast-growing industry and put your passions to work where you apply your skills in both space planning and aesthetics? Rise to the challenge in our Kitchen & Bath Design associate's degree program.
Kitchens and baths are the most utilized rooms in any house, and are potentially the most multi-dimensional. Professionals in this field can transform a typical home kitchen into a culinary space worthy of a professional that is stylish and welcoming to be the centerpiece of any social occasion. Kitchen and Bath Designers can create a bath area that is both a functional space as well as a soothing, spa-worthy environment.
Launch Your Creative Career
Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions such as:
• Kitchen/Bath Designer
• Kitchen Planner
• Assistant Project Manager/Installation Coordinator
• Draftsperson
• Kitchen and Bath Retail Sales Consultant
BS in Design - Advertising
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.
BS in Media Arts - Game Art and Design
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.
BS in Media Arts - Photography
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
Cert. in Digital Design
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.