The Art Institute Online delivers Certificate, Associates Degree and Bachelor of Science programs in graphic design and digital design.

Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you can jump start your career with an Associate or Bachelor's degree from The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

• Take classes when they are convenient for you, from wherever you have a computer.
• Learn from experienced instructors drawn from the ranks of industry professionals.
• Become qualified for entry-level positions in an in-demand industry.

Programs

Courses are offered in a six-week intensive format that requires students to complete assignments and participate in online discussions five days per week. Students may complete their work 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.

All courses and programs are developed and approved by faculty, industry advisory boards, and governing boards. Faculty participate as subject-matter experts and work with instructional designers in developing these online courses.



Programs Offered:

Diploma Programs:

• Digital Design
• Web Design

Associate of Science Degree Programs:

• Graphic Design
• Interactive Media Design

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs:

• Advertising
• Interior Design
• Game Art & Design
• Graphic Design
• Interactive Media Design

Classes are asynchronous: Students login to their classes five out of seven days a week, without regard to their physical location or time of day. We can extend the benefit of our education in the creative and applied arts to adults whose full personal and professional lives, geographic location or physical abilities limit their ability to attend classes traditionally. All a student needs is access to the Internet and the specified computer hardware and software.

Classes are interactive: The process is not passive! Students engage not only with the lecture materials, assignments and readings, but also with each other, through focused, facilitated discussions.

Classes are learner-centered: Students develop their own capabilities and talents using many informational sources, including lectures, readings, life experience, projects and group discussions. The facilitator aids the process by addressing student needs, interjecting their industry experience, and providing direction to create a unique learning experience for each student.