Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design

The 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.

Overview

Courses:

Drawing (CC110)
Color Theory (CC111)
Fundamentals of Design (CC112)
Composition and Language (ENG101)
Perspective (CC113)
Life Drawing (GD120)
Concept Development (GD121)
Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Visual Indication (CC120)
Painting (GD130)
History of Art in Early Civilization (ART102)
College Math (MTH101)
Typography (GD131)
Digital Image Manipulation (GD133)
Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art (ART103)
Electronic Design (GD212)
Digital Image Manipulation II (GD223)
History and Analysis of Design (GD132)
Illustration (GD220)
Speech (COM101)
Digital Illustration (GD230)
Dimensional Design (GD310)
Art Direction (GD311)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101)
Advertising Design (GD412)
Corporate Identity (GD231)
Design & Technology (GD312)
Fundamentals of Web (GD413)
Professional Development (BUS102)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC101)
Production Procedures (GD221)
Portfolio (GD313)

Electives:

Composition & Language II (ENG102)
United States History I (HIS101)
Western Civilization I (HIS150)
Introduction to American Politics (PS101)
American Literature (ENG151)
United States History II (HIS102)
Western Civilization II (HIS151)
World Literature (ENG150)

Associate of Science Degree in Multimedia & Web Design

The Associate of Science degree in Multimedia & Web Design was created to prepare today's students for careers involving the Internet and marketing and design. Multimedia & Web Design is a professional discipline which integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text, and data for the delivery of interactive content either through CDROM or over the World-Wide Web. The Associate of Science degree career track marries the student's individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills so that the graduate is prepared to adapt once he or she enters this fast-evolving field.

Students can apply for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment, and advertising industries.

Course work begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, scriptwriting, sound, video, and animation, then progresses to more complex classes such as interactive information design and Web development -- all under the guidance of faculty members recruited from this fascinating industry. At graduation, students have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise they have acquired.


Overview

Drawing (CC110)
Fundamentals of Media Communication (CC114)
Color Theory for Web (CC115)
Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Composition and Language (ENG101)
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web (WS121)
Art Appreciation (ART101)
Digital Imaging for Web & Multimedia (CC133)
Information Design (MM121)
College Math (MTH101)
Introduction to Audio (CC132)
Writing for Multimedia (MM130)
Psychology (PSY101)
Screen Design and Graphics (MM122)
Typography (GD131)
Project Management (MM132)
Interactive Authoring I (MM131)
Video I (VP120)
Speech (COM101)
Physics (PHY101)
Interactive Authoring II (MM210)
Computer Animation for Multimedia & Web (MM221)
Web Site Development (WS130)
Ethics (PHI101)
Desktop Video (CC130)
Interactive Authoring III (MM222)
Computer Based Training I (MM231)
Professional Development (BUS102)
Aesthetics (PHI102)
Sociology (SOC101)
Copyright Law (CC210)
Web Site Development II (WS230)
Sophomore Digital Portfolio (MM311)
Economics (ECO101)

Electives

Advanced Web Scripting (WS210)
Web systems Management & Structures (WS211)
Introduction to Programming (WS220)
Database Systems (WS221)
Intranet/Internet Management (WS310)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Art & Design

How would you like to design video games for a living?

The multi-billion dollar game design industry promises to continue thriving, and today's gamers expect more from their interactive fun than ever before. This fuels a growing demand for artists who specialize in game art and design.

You can become part of this creative force.

You'll learn how to:

• Design game plan and background
• Create characters and their environments
• Apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products
• Plan the game environment and determine choices for characters.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design

The Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program is now offered by The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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.

As a student in the Interior Design program, you'll study computer-aided drafting and design, 3D design, space planning, problem solving, and the history of design and architecture. Coursework also covers specialty design, including exhibit design, hospitality design, retail store design and corporate design. In addition, you'll learn how to communicate your design solutions through a variety of visual media.

As a graduate of the Interior Design program at The Art Institute Online, you'll be prepared for entry-level positions in interior design fields such as commercial and residential design, space planning,computer-aided drafting, showroom management, and more. You'll also be prepared to sit for the National Council for InteriorDesign Qualification (NCIDQ) exam - which will provide you with industry recognized credentials.

Overview

Courses:

Drawing (CC110)
Color Theory (CC111)
Fundamentals of Design (CC112)
Perspective (CC113)
College Math (MTH101)
Basic Drafting (ID120)
Basics of Interior Design (ID121)
Visual Indication (CC120)
Theory of Development and Form (CC121)
Composition and Language (ENG101)
Textiles (ID130)
History of Furniture - Ancient Style to 1830 (ID131)
Advanced Drafting (ID132)
Space Planning (ID133)
Composition and Language II (ENG102)
History of Furniture - 1830 to Present (ID210)
Lighting (ID211)
Programming (ID212)
Human Factors (CC210)
Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Residential Design - Kitchen and Bath (ID220)
Introduction to AutoCAD (ID221)
Architectural Detailing (ID322)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC101)
History of Art in Early Civilization (ART102)
Office Design (ID230)
Intermediate AutoCAD (ID231)
Specifications (ID232)
Economics (ECO101)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101)
Traditional Design (ID310)
Codes/Barrier Free Design (ID311)
Portfolio Preparation - Junior Level (ID420)
Computer 3D Architectural Modeling Making (ID313)
Speech (COM101)
Institutional Design (ID320)
Residential Design - Contemporary/Electric (ID321)
Interior Detailing (ID222)
Professional Practices (ID323)
College Math II (MTH102)
Environmental Design (ID330)
Interior Architectural Systems (ID331)
Interior Architecture/Working Drawings (ID332)
Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art (ART103)
Chemistry (CHM101)
Advanced Delineation (ID410)
Presentation Techniques (ID411)
Internship (CC420)
Biology (BIO101)
Architectural Model Making (ID312)
Thesis Design (ID421)
Professional Development (BUS102)
Physics (PHY101)
Introduction to Logic (PHI103)
Portfolio (ID430)
Business Management (ID431)
Thesis Development (ID432)
Introduction to Ethics (PHI101)

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.

Overview

Courses:

Drawing (CC110)
Color Theory (CC111)
Fundamentals of Design (CC112)
Composition and Language (ENG101)
Perspective (CC113)
Life Drawing (GD120)
Concept Development (GD121)
Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Visual Indication (CC120)
Painting (GD130)
History and Analysis of Design (GD132)
College Math (MTH101)
Typography (GD131)
Digital Image Manipulation (GD133)
History of Art in Early Civilization (ART102)
Mixed Media (GD210)
Advanced Typography (GD211)
Electronic Design (GD212)
Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art (ART103)
Illustration (GD220)
Production Procedures (GD221)
Digital Image Manipulation II (GD223)
Introduction to Sociology (SOC101)
Media Graphics (GD222)
Corporate Identity (GD231)
Composition and Language II (ENG102)
Speech (COM101)
Digital Illustration (GD230)
Art Direction (GD311)
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101)
Dimensional Design (GD310)
Design and Technology (GD312)
College Math II (MTH102)
Design Team Production (GD321)
Photography (CC310)
Foundations of Electronic Production (GD322)
Aesthetics (PHI102)
Graphic Illustration (GD330)
Contemporary Typography (GD331)
Packaging Graphics (GD332)
Physics (PHY101)
Editorial Illustration (GD410)
Publication Design (GD411)
Internship (CC420)
Ethics (PHI101)
Fundamentals of Web (GD413)
Advertising Design (GD412)
Corporate Communications (GD421)
Chemistry (CHM101)
Portfolio Preparation (GD420)
Professional Development (BUS102)
Internship (CC430)
Biology (BIO101)
Portfolio (GD430)
Senior Project (GD432)
Digital Illustration II (GD431)
Logic (PHI103)

Electives:

Advanced Computer Graphics (GDE206/406)
Advanced Illustration (GDE417)
Airbrush Basics (GDE207)
Airbrush Techniques (GDE208/408)
American Literature (ENG151)
Dynamic Figure Drawing (GDE205/405)
Environmental Graphics (GDE209/409)
Fundamentals of Multimedia (GDE418)
Human Factors (CC210)
Humorous Illustration (GDE415)
Information Graphics (GDE416)
Introduction to American Politics (PS101)
United States History I (HIS101)
United States History II (HIS102)
Web Page Scripting (GDE419)
Western Civilization I (HIS150)
Western Civilization II (HIS151)
World Literature (ENG150)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Multimedia & Web Design

The Bachelor of Science in Multimedia & Web Design prepares graduates for entry-level positions leading to careers such as multimedia producer, multimedia scriptwriter, computer-based training designer, web designer, and web script language developer. The program provides a foundation of design skills with an emphasis on interactive design while also preparing students to use the tools necessary to create interactive content.

Multimedia & Web Design Bachelor's Program graduates should expect to be prepared to apply for entry-level employment as multimedia scriptwriters, multimedia production assistants, web designers, web site developers, and web script language developers, and may also become employed as multimedia producers and computer based training designers.

The Multimedia & Web Design Program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers a broad range of design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of multimedia. These competencies include those related to visual design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, audio, web site design, scripting, video, animation, text, business, and project management. Through the direction and instruction of industry professionals the student is guided toward the career opportunities noted above. At graduation, students have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise they have acquired.

Overview

Courses:

Drawing (CC110)
Fundamentals of Media Communication (CC114)
Color Theory for Web (CC115)
Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Composition and Language (ENG101)
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web (WS121)
Art Appreciation (ART101)
Digital Imaging for Web & Multimedia (CC133)
Information Design (MM121)
College Math (MTH101)
Introduction to Audio (CC132)
Writing for Multimedia (MM130)
Psychology (PSY101)
Screen Design and Graphics (MM122)
Typography (GD131)
Project Management (MM132)
Interactive Authoring I (MM131)
Video I (VP120)
Speech (COM101)
Physics (PHY101)
Interactive Authoring II (MM210)
Computer Animation for Multimedia & Web (MM221)
Web Site Development (WS130)
Ethics (PHI101)
Desktop Video (CC130)
Advanced Image Manipulation (MM232)
Interactive Authoring III (MM222)
Computer Based Training I (MM231)
Composition &Language II (ENG102)
Sociology (SOC101)
Copyright Law (CC210)
Instructional Design Theory (MM220)
Web Site Development II (WS230)
Sophomore Digital Portfolio (MM311)
Economics (ECO101)
Digital Audio (CC321)
Copy & News Writing (CC322)
Intermediate CBT (MM321)
College Math II (MTH102)
Video for Interactive Media (VP411)
Introduction to Programming (WS220)
Database Systems (WS221)
Web Imaging Techniques (MM324)
Aesthetics (PHI102)
Interactive Telecommunications (WS231)
Senior Research (MM411)
World Lit (ENG150)
Western Civ. I (HIS150)
E-Commerce (CC230)
Western Civ. II (HIS151)
Professional Development (BUS102)
Senior Project (MM431)
Portfolio (MM432)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Advertising

Successful advertising professionals have the ability to blend creative genius with business savvy, lending a depth to their work that sells products. Unbounded curiosity and imagination fuel their motivation. Figuring out how to persuade people energizes them. It's like a game - and it's lots of fun. It's also a multi-billion-dollar business called advertising.

You can learn what it takes to build a rewarding career in advertising through the Bachelor of Science in Advertising degree program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. With courses such as concept development, storyboarding, online communication and art direction, you'll learn how to create the right visual message to cause the reaction you want. Courses such as brand marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior will provide you with the business foundation you'll need to understand the marketplace and develop winning strategies.

As you progress through this program, you'll find opportunities to test your creative ideas while you learn the planning and strategy behind successful advertising campaigns. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to begin your career with advertising agencies, corporate marketing departments, and print and electronic media organizations.

While you might start out in entry-level positions such as account coordinator, junior media buyer and assistant product manager, you'll be positioned to grow into opportunities in account supervision, media planning, promotions, copywriting and creative direction.

Overview

Courses:

Production Planning for Electronic Media
Color Theory
Fundamentals of Design
Digital Imaging for Multimedia & Web
Concept Development
Typography
Art Direction
Drawing & Perspective
Storyboarding
Writing Advertising Copy
Business Communications
Writing for the Spoken Word
Online Communication
Creative and Strategic Planning
Sales
Consumer Behavior
Fundamentals of Business
Persuasive Techniques
Brand Marketing
Principles of Marketing Research
Online Marketing Research
Media Planning and Buying
Web Marketing
Financial Management
Organizational Behavior
Account Planning
Strategic Management
Advertising Case Studies
Public Relations and Promotion
Global Business Perspectives
Advertising/Marketing
Copyright Law
E-Commerce
Economics
Fundamentals of Media Communication
Fundamentals of the WWW

Web Design Diploma

Web Design students learn the basics of working in the World Wide Web environment with emphasis on Web page design using HTML scripting as well as page edit software, web graphics and animation, video production for web, and Javascript. Students 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 tools.

Depending on level of specialty, graduates are qualified for entry-level employment in many areas of web-related businesses as page and site designers, information designers, web script language developers, and web animators.


Web Design Diploma Programs

Computer Literacy (CPU101)
Information Design (MM121)
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web (WS121)
Screen Design and Graphics (MM122)
Web Site Development (WS130)
Digital Imaging for Web & Multimedia (CC133)
Introduction to Programming - WS220
Interactive Telecommunications - WS231
Computer Animation for Multimedia & Web (MM221)
Desktop Video (CC130)
Web Site Development II (WS230)
Sophomore Digital Portfolio - (MM131)

Residential Design Diploma program

Ambiance. Style. Definition. Learn what it takes to compose a harmonious living environment through the effective use of color, fabrics, furniture, lighting, wall and floor treatments, cabinetry and fixtures. The Residential Design diploma program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, will help you elevate your flair for decorating to a professional level. You'll study textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath design, and computer-aided drafting and design. As a graduate of the Residential Design diploma program, you'll be prepared to compete for entry-level positions such as residential designer, kitchen and bath designer, interior design retailer, showroom coordinator, manufacturers representative and freelance design consultant.

The Residential Design program covers the basics of interior design, making it the perfect choice if you want to quickly apply your skills in the residential design field. And when you're ready to advance your career toward professional interior design, you'll be pleased to know that all of the courses offered through the Residential Design diploma program are fully transferable to The Art Institute Online Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program.

Please note: The software that supports the Residential Design program is available only for the PC. It is NOT possible to run this software utilizing PC-emulation software on the Mac.

Digital Design Diploma Program

Through the diploma program in Digital Design at The Art Institute Online, students can pursue concentrated studies to improve existing skills, or better prepare for career changes or promotion.

Courses are offered in a six-week intensive format during which students complete assignments and participate in online discussions five days per week. Students may complete their work on those days at any time during a 24-hour period. Students are encouraged to take a maximum of two courses during each six-week session. There are two six-week sessions within each quarter.

Digital Design students learn design fundamentals, lettering and typography, and graphic design. Students create color composites and renderings, and are introduced to using computer applications and sophisticated software as design tools. Students use these tools to create high quality layouts and designs.

Diploma program students come from diverse backgrounds and have different individual goals - but they all have a common desire to grow through education.

Faculty members for this diploma program are experienced professionals who encourage the development of skills. As students advance in the program, they are guided by their instructors in developing portfolios to show prospective employers.

The Digital Design program provides students with a solid foundation for career growth. Graduates are qualified for many entry-level positions, including production or computer artists at newspapers, advertising agencies, or television stations.

Overview

Courses:

Computer Skills and Applications (DD01)
Digital Imaging (DD05)
Fundamentals of Digital Design (DD03)
Computer Illustration (DD04)
Computer Graphics and Imaging (DD08)
Electronic Type and Layout (DD06)
Pre-press, Production and Output (DD07)
Online Publishing (DD12)
Corporate Design (DD09)
Portfolio Production (DD10)
Digital Design (DD11)

Electives:

Internship (CC420)
Fundamentals of Multimedia (GDE418)
Web Page Scripting (GDE419)