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Bring your imagination We’ll teach you to bring it to life
Creativity grows where creativity flows
What can you dream up? No matter what it is, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division can teach you to make it a reality. Our 18 degree and diploma programs immerse you in the medium of your choice - from advertising to game design - and get you ready to take your industry by storm. Best of all, you learn on your own schedule.
So bring your craziest, boldest ideas. Bring your eye for style and your knack for design. Bring your desire to change the course of your career forever. And get ready to make it real.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division: the world's best online art and design school.
Creativity is who we are
We eat, sleep, and breathe creativity. When other people are thinking about the day's news or the stock market, we are imagining up the designs that will change tomorrow. Our students and faculty each add to this imagination, creating a unique educational experience that brings out the very best in each. We've been in the business of teaching art and design for a long time. The Art Institutes started in 1921 and has since grown to 45 locations throughout North America. We launched our Online Division in 2000 to extend our uniquely creative programs to anyone with the creativity and the desire to succeed in art and design. All of our programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Whatever your interest, we have a program for you. Future web designers will get an ideal start in our Web Design & Interactive Media degree program. Prospective video game designers will love our Game Art & Design program. If you are ready to be the next home decor maven, our Interior Design program is your first step.
To find out more about these or any of the 18 programs we offer, tell us more about your interests.
Whatever your passion, find it here.
If it is a hot industry in art or design, we have a program for it. Our bachelor, associate, and diploma programs are designed to work with your goals. They are designed to best prepare you to excel in your chosen field and make your vision a reality.
Bachelor
Advertising Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Advertising - Internet Marketing- Bachelor of Science
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Advertising has taken on global proportions with the expansion of the internet reaching out to every corner of the world. You can become a part of the growing numbers of professionals who are tapping into this expanding marketplace in our Advertising with a Concentration in Internet Marketing Bachelor of Science Degree Program. Courses will provide you with training to understand the best practices involved in defining and deploying effective strategies to meet business goals. Through the six emphasis courses you will learn how to measure the business value of social media and leverage it for improving customer satisfaction along with the two principle methods for driving web traffic - search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) online advertisements. Through course work in brand marketing, keyword and backlink searching, measuring the business value of social media, and directing traffic for maximum conversion, you will gain the business savvy needed to interpret the latest advertising trends to help your clients compete in the global marketplace.
Culinary Management Degree - Bachelor of Science
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This is a management program (no cooking courses) where you'll study business courses such as human resource management, accounting, hospitality law and ethics. Courses in marketing, customer service, communication and leadership will help you develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to apply the skills and managerial talents you've developed through this program such as: start a catering business, work in food research and development, food critic, culinary instructor, food inspector and more.
Fashion & Retail Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Game Art & Design Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Graphic Design Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Hotel & Restaurant Management Degree - Bachelor of Science
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In the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, you will gain comprehensive training in the hospitality arena, develop quick and effective decision-making skills and enhance your human relations ability. You will also develop a keen understanding of the skills necessary to run a successful hotel and food service enterprise. Hotel and restaurant managers make purchasing and staffing decisions and manage a variety of personnel such as cooks, housekeepers and concierges. The Hotel and Restaurant Management program will develop your understanding of both front room and front office procedures, enhanced by a working knowledge of the kitchen preparation process and other essential behind-the-scenes operations. The strength of the Hotel and Restaurant Management program lies in combining business management with culinary appreciation. The program highlights topics such as elements of food display and plate presentation, buffet organization methods, the history and study of specific cuisines as well as preferred serving protocols.
Interior Design Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Media Arts & Animation Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Photography Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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 and Production companies.
Web Design & Interactive Media Degree - Bachelor of Science
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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.
Associate
Graphic Design - Associate of Science
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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.
Photography - Associate of Science
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If you would like to enrich your understanding of the elements, equipment, and composition involved in creating visually appealing images, you can now enroll in our Associate of Science Degree in Photography, where you can use your own creativity to explore career or personal goals. You can use this knowledge in many different career fields such as web design or advertising, or you can decide to go further and seek your bachelor's degree for opportunities in photojournalism and more. You can become a participant in the vibrant field of photography that is constantly evolving because of the creative skills that each individual contributes.
Kitchen & Bath Design - Associate of Science
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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. 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.
Web Design & Interactive Media - Associate of Science
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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
Digital Design - Diploma
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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.
Residential Planning - Diploma
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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.
Web Design - Diploma
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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.
If you are ready to learn more about these programs, tell us about your interests and how to reach you.
Back to topRemove the obstacles to your education goals.
We don't believe anyone should have to give up on their goals because of finances. That's why The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division participates in federal and other financial aid programs. Our Student Financial Services team will help you explore every option to make your education affordable.
Our team helps you develop a manageable, affordable payment schedule. We will walk you through the financial aid application process, answering your questions and helping you make the best choices.
If you are ready to find out how you can make your education affordable, tell us about your interests and how to contact you. We're ready to help.
Now your education is portable.
Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go - wherever you connect to the Internet. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. That means our classes fit your schedule, whether you're working on your degree full-time or fitting in classes after hours.
Our accelerated online courses focus on what you need to know, allowing you to immerse yourself in course material and achieve a feeling of success every 5 ½ weeks.
To take advantage of our online courses, you will need the following:
- A personal computer in your home
- A connection to the internet in your home
- Proficiency in surfing the internet and downloading and using programs
- Strong time management skills
Also, depending on your program, you may need to purchase textbooks or software.
If you are ready to get your degree with the convenience of online education, tell us about your interests and how to contact you. We're ready to help.
