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.
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.
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.
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
Game Art & 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.
Media Arts & Animation – 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.
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