The Art Institute Online
Think you're too busy to take the classes you want or need? Online courses at the Art Institute Online make it easy for students to balance work and an education. The Art Institute Online has both Associate and Bachelor Degree programs in Graphic Design that include courses in color theory, typography, digital image manipulation, digital illustration and much more. They also offer diploma, Associate Degree, and Bachelor Degree programs in Digital Design, Game Art & Design, and Web Design & Multimedia.
Associate of Science Degree in Graphic DesignThe 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.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Design
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 developed 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.
