The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

This is a division of the Art Institutes system of schools, which has 35-plus locations across North America. The year 2000 saw the launch of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's 85 years of excellence since it's founding in 1921 underlie the Online Division program and make it a leader in the field.

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The 14 academic programs it currently offers make The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division the top school in online education in the creative arts. Students choose from our degree and diploma programs in:

• Graphic Design
• Web Design & Interactive Media
• Advertising
• Fashion & Retail Management
• Game Art & Design
• Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Interior Design
• Media Arts & Animation
• Culinary Management
• Digital Design
• Residential Planning
• Web Design

We are proudly an accredited institution. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division, is also accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to be able to award both Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division offers the same quality education and online convenience, and also provides a creative arts program designed using the same curriculum taught at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

The greatest advantage is that you are free to choose your class attending time - day or night - to suit your busy life. You're in control when online at The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online Division.

In addition you will receive a unique portfolio to highlight your achievements that will show potential employers the level of skills you have attained. You will be able to attend the graduation ceremony in lovely Pennsylvania, where you will make your family proud. You can present your work to potential employers in the portfolio review show. The portfolio show has already honored some previous students from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division with awards. Now is your moment to stand out from the crowd.

Media Arts & Animation (Bachelor of Science Degree online program): Interested in producing animation and artwork that will rouse an audience and elicit a response? Your creative skills will be developed and cultivated in the comprehensive Media Art & Animation curriculum.

The beginning of the Media Arts & Animation program is with a foundation in color, computer applications, drawing, and character design. Led by instructors with real industry experience, you will gain skills in story development, background design, scenic layout, and special effects all based on advanced 2-D and 3-D animation techniques. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Discreet's 3D Studio Max are some of the program specific software you will be working with.

Start your career as a creative professional!

Upon graduation you will have assembled a digital portfolio demonstrating your creativity and skill in both 2-D and 3-D traditional and digital art.

Media Art & Animation graduates may begin work in entry-level positions with:

• 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.

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh Online Division list of campuses in Computer Animation

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