Academic Programs

Associate of Science in Graphic Design

The creativity of graphic designers can be seen almost anywhere you look, from books, magazines, and CDs to digital advertisements and innovative product packaging. But graphic design is more than just appearances—it’s understanding how to communicate conceptually, how to make everything from typography, colors, illustration, and photography work together as a whole. In our graphic design degree programs, you can learn the art and the business of design with an education focused on preparing you to rise to the challenges as a creative problem solver.

In our graphic design programs, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Flash Professional; image manipulation software, including Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture, and desktop publishing software. Here, you can prepare for such entry-level positions as graphic designer, production artist, or junior art director at places like advertising agencies, design studios, TV studios, publishing houses, and more. Or you could even become your own boss as a freelancer.

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Associate of Science in Web Design and Interactive Media

Web design is more than just creating functional, eye-pleasing web pages. It’s using your technical and design skills to create complete digital experiences that drive so many industries. The internet isn’t just on our desktop computer, it’s always with us, in our smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and more. Understanding how to create media for the ever-changing internet means you can make your ideas reach more people, anywhere in the world—just what today’s companies need. Our talented faculty can teach you how to design rich, interactive content for both traditional and mobile web devices, as well as give you an understanding of design fundamentals like color theory, typography, illustration, digital image manipulation, and more.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; and software, including Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Fireworks, After Effects, Bare Bones BBedit, Microsoft Front Page, Adobe Master Collection, and Apple Final Cut Studio. Our web design and interactive media programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as multimedia producer, web developer or designer, mobile applications developer, or streaming media producer at places like web design and development firms, ad agencies, interactive media companies, major corporations, and more.

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Associate in Photography

Photography professionals fill our world with the images that convey sheer beauty, raw emotion and fluid action as they inform, entertain, persuade, and sometimes shock us. They’re artists and journalists; they work in studios and on mountaintops; they constantly find innovative ways to tell stories, one frame at a time. And you can join them through one of the photography programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; Wacom tablets; color printer labs and high-end scanners; and software, including Adobe Photoshop Extended, Lightroom, and Aperture. Our photography programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as digital prepress operator, photographer’s assistant, studio manager, production assistant, or digital retoucher at places like advertising agencies, production companies, news and media outlets, photo labs, publishing houses, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Advertising

Today’s technology gives us more opportunities to connect than ever before, from smartphones to social media sites to streaming video. Advertising professionals use these innovations—as well as traditional print and broadcast media—to impact our culture and economy, testing the boundaries of how technology can change the way we think and interact. They are creative problem solvers, combining language, images, and a strong concept to deliver their message and help power entire industries. In the advertising programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, you’ll study the core components of advertising, including conceptual and creative thinking, art direction, copywriting, brand strategy, and media buying.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and software, including Adobe Master Collection, web editors, and more. Our advertising programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as junior copywriter, junior graphic designer, marketing specialist, or associate creative director at places like advertising agencies, corporate marketing and branding departments, direct marketing companies, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Fashion & Retail Management

The business side of fashion has opportunities for people with a knack for creating something that’s always in style: consumer demand. In our fashion management programs, you’ll learn about the business and history of fashion—from retailing, marketing, manufacturing, and visual merchandising to consumer behavior, fashion cycles, store planning, and event production. You’ll also learn the creative side, including color theory and design, to help make you a better merchandiser and to help you understand what makes a good fashion design. This is a focused education that will help you channel both your creative abilities and your business sense into a career in this exciting and challenging industry.

Here you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and industry-specific software. Our fashion management programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as assistant buyer, visual merchandise manager, marketing assistant, or sales representative at places like wholesalers, importers, manufacturers, department stores, boutiques, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design

The video game industry invests millions of dollars competing for the attention of players looking for the next level of action and entertainment. All that competition means real opportunity for talented people who can create the games that capture imaginations. And it’s a field that’s as exciting as it is competitive—just one more reason to get the focused education to help your work stand out from the crowd. Here, our instructors will use their current gaming industry experience to create a learning environment that resembles the world you’ll be entering. Traditional and digital art fundamentals such as drawing, color, design, and computer applications will give you the background you need to start learning the techniques of animation, storyboarding, 2D and 3D modeling, lighting effects, and texture mapping. And you’ll also learn how to apply the principles of gaming, balance and usability to plan and devise game rules and mechanics; create the entire gaming experience; and develop games that can be used in industry-standard engines through every stage of the production pipeline.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; game engines, including CryENGINE, Valve, Unreal Engine 2, Unity, and Microsoft XNA; and other software, including Photoshop, Flash Professional, Zbrush, Source, Pro Tools, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. Our game art and design programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as game designer, 2D/3D animator or artist, cinematic artist, game tester/analyst, level artist, or texture artist at places like game developers, software companies, education companies, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

The creativity of graphic designers can be seen almost anywhere you look, from books, magazines, and CDs to digital advertisements and innovative product packaging. But graphic design is more than just appearances—it’s understanding how to communicate conceptually, how to make everything from typography, colors, illustration, and photography work together as a whole. In our graphic design degree programs, you can learn the art and the business of design with an education focused on preparing you to rise to the challenges as a creative problem solver.

In our graphic design programs, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; design software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Flash Professional; image manipulation software, including Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture, and desktop publishing software. Here, you can prepare for such entry-level positions as graphic designer, production artist, or junior art director at places like advertising agencies, design studios, TV studios, publishing houses, and more. Or you could even become your own boss as a freelancer.

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Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Prepare to re-think your idea of interior design. It’s not just selecting colors and fabrics, but collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors. It’s balancing not only form and function, but safety and sustainability. But while you’re meeting deadlines, you also must meet standards for everything from accessibility, to the environment to fire codes.

Taking on that challenge starts with a focused education in the Interior Design program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division. Working with experienced, talented instructors and professional-grade hardware and software, you can gain the knowledge and skills to connect to a career as an interior designer. And create tomorrow.

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Bachelor of Science in Media Arts & Animation

In the world of animation and special effects, if you can imagine it, you can create it. Combining elements from business, entertainment, and communications, animation professionals are needed everywhere from advertising to architecture, from TV studios to multimedia firms. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, you’ll start with fundamentals like design and drawing which, along with studies in areas like color theory, digital video editing, and computer applications, will help you build a solid foundation of the skills you’ll need. From there, you’ll build an ability to express your ideas in pictures and words, gaining a strong working knowledge of storyboarding, scriptwriting, scenic layout, 2D and 3D animation, digital video editing, and more.

Here you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and software, including Adobe Flash Professional, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Motion, and Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. Our animation and special effects programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as 2D/3D animator or modeler, 3D texture artist, assistant animator, compositor, production assistant, or concept artist at places like commercial post-production facilities, network and cable TV companies, interactive design firms, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Photography

Photography professionals fill our world with the images that convey sheer beauty, raw emotion and fluid action as they inform, entertain, persuade, and sometimes shock us. They’re artists and journalists; they work in studios and on mountaintops; they constantly find innovative ways to tell stories, one frame at a time. And you can join them through one of the photography programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; Wacom tablets; color printer labs and high-end scanners; and software, including Adobe Photoshop Extended, Lightroom, and Aperture. Our photography programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as digital prepress operator, photographer’s assistant, studio manager, production assistant, or digital retoucher at places like advertising agencies, production companies, news and media outlets, photo labs, publishing houses, and more.

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Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Interactive Media

Web design is more than just creating functional, eye-pleasing web pages. It’s using your technical and design skills to create complete digital experiences that drive so many industries. The internet isn’t just on our desktop computer, it’s always with us, in our smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and more. Understanding how to create media for the ever-changing internet means you can make your ideas reach more people, anywhere in the world—just what today’s companies need. Our talented faculty can teach you how to design rich, interactive content for both traditional and mobile web devices, as well as give you an understanding of design fundamentals like color theory, typography, illustration, digital image manipulation, and more.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; and software, including Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Fireworks, After Effects, Bare Bones BBedit, Microsoft Front Page, Adobe Master Collection, and Apple Final Cut Studio. Our web design and interactive media programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as multimedia producer, web developer or designer, mobile applications developer, or streaming media producer at places like web design and development firms, ad agencies, interactive media companies, major corporations, and more.

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Associate of Science in Kitchen & Bath Design

Prepare to re-think your idea of interior design. It’s not just selecting colors and fabrics, but collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors. It’s balancing not only form and function, but safety and sustainability. But while you’re meeting deadlines, you also must meet standards for everything from accessibility, to the environment to fire codes.

Taking on that challenge starts with a focused education in the Interior Design program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division. Working with experienced, talented instructors and professional-grade hardware and software, you can gain the knowledge and skills to connect to a career as an interior designer. And create tomorrow.

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Certificate in 2D Animation

In the world of animation and special effects, if you can imagine it, you can create it. Combining elements from business, entertainment, and communications, animation professionals are needed everywhere from advertising to architecture, from TV studios to multimedia firms. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, you’ll start with fundamentals like design and drawing which, along with studies in areas like color theory, digital video editing, and computer applications, will help you build a solid foundation of the skills you’ll need. From there, you’ll build an ability to express your ideas in pictures and words, gaining a strong working knowledge of storyboarding, scriptwriting, scenic layout, 2D and 3D animation, digital video editing, and more.

Here you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and software, including Adobe Flash Professional, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Motion, and Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. Our animation and special effects programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as 2D/3D animator or modeler, 3D texture artist, assistant animator, compositor, production assistant, or concept artist at places like commercial post-production facilities, network and cable TV companies, interactive design firms, and more.

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Certificate in 3D Animation

In the world of animation and special effects, if you can imagine it, you can create it. Combining elements from business, entertainment, and communications, animation professionals are needed everywhere from advertising to architecture, from TV studios to multimedia firms. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, you’ll start with fundamentals like design and drawing which, along with studies in areas like color theory, digital video editing, and computer applications, will help you build a solid foundation of the skills you’ll need. From there, you’ll build an ability to express your ideas in pictures and words, gaining a strong working knowledge of storyboarding, scriptwriting, scenic layout, 2D and 3D animation, digital video editing, and more.

Here you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and software, including Adobe Flash Professional, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Motion, and Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. Our animation and special effects programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as 2D/3D animator or modeler, 3D texture artist, assistant animator, compositor, production assistant, or concept artist at places like commercial post-production facilities, network and cable TV companies, interactive design firms, and more.

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Certificate in 3D Modeling for Games

The video game industry invests millions of dollars competing for the attention of players looking for the next level of action and entertainment. All that competition means real opportunity for talented people who can create the games that capture imaginations. And it’s a field that’s as exciting as it is competitive—just one more reason to get the focused education to help your work stand out from the crowd. Here, our instructors will use their current gaming industry experience to create a learning environment that resembles the world you’ll be entering. Traditional and digital art fundamentals such as drawing, color, design, and computer applications will give you the background you need to start learning the techniques of animation, storyboarding, 2D and 3D modeling, lighting effects, and texture mapping. And you’ll also learn how to apply the principles of gaming, balance and usability to plan and devise game rules and mechanics; create the entire gaming experience; and develop games that can be used in industry-standard engines through every stage of the production pipeline.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; game engines, including CryENGINE, Valve, Unreal Engine 2, Unity, and Microsoft XNA; and other software, including Photoshop, Flash Professional, Zbrush, Source, Pro Tools, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. Our game art and design programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as game designer, 2D/3D animator or artist, cinematic artist, game tester/analyst, level artist, or texture artist at places like game developers, software companies, education companies, and more.

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Certificate in Portrait Photography

Photography professionals fill our world with the images that convey sheer beauty, raw emotion and fluid action as they inform, entertain, persuade, and sometimes shock us. They’re artists and journalists; they work in studios and on mountaintops; they constantly find innovative ways to tell stories, one frame at a time. And you can join them through one of the photography programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; Wacom tablets; color printer labs and high-end scanners; and software, including Adobe Photoshop Extended, Lightroom, and Aperture. Our photography programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as digital prepress operator, photographer’s assistant, studio manager, production assistant, or digital retoucher at places like advertising agencies, production companies, news and media outlets, photo labs, publishing houses, and more.

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Certificate in Studio Photography

Photography professionals fill our world with the images that convey sheer beauty, raw emotion and fluid action as they inform, entertain, persuade, and sometimes shock us. They’re artists and journalists; they work in studios and on mountaintops; they constantly find innovative ways to tell stories, one frame at a time. And you can join them through one of the photography programs at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; Wacom tablets; color printer labs and high-end scanners; and software, including Adobe Photoshop Extended, Lightroom, and Aperture. Our photography programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as digital prepress operator, photographer’s assistant, studio manager, production assistant, or digital retoucher at places like advertising agencies, production companies, news and media outlets, photo labs, publishing houses, and more.

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Certificate in Character Animation for Games

The video game industry invests millions of dollars competing for the attention of players looking for the next level of action and entertainment. All that competition means real opportunity for talented people who can create the games that capture imaginations. And it’s a field that’s as exciting as it is competitive—just one more reason to get the focused education to help your work stand out from the crowd. Here, our instructors will use their current gaming industry experience to create a learning environment that resembles the world you’ll be entering. Traditional and digital art fundamentals such as drawing, color, design, and computer applications will give you the background you need to start learning the techniques of animation, storyboarding, 2D and 3D modeling, lighting effects, and texture mapping. And you’ll also learn how to apply the principles of gaming, balance and usability to plan and devise game rules and mechanics; create the entire gaming experience; and develop games that can be used in industry-standard engines through every stage of the production pipeline.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; game engines, including CryENGINE, Valve, Unreal Engine 2, Unity, and Microsoft XNA; and other software, including Photoshop, Flash Professional, Zbrush, Source, Pro Tools, Autodesk 3ds Max, and Maya. So you can build a digital portfolio designed to impress potential employers. The game animation program can prepare you for such entry-level positions as game designer, 2D/3D animator or artist, cinematic artist, game tester/analyst, level artist, or texture artist at places like game developers, software companies, education companies, and more.

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Certificate in Internet Marketing

Today’s technology gives us more opportunities to connect than ever before, from smartphones to social media sites to streaming video. Advertising professionals use these innovations—as well as traditional print and broadcast media—to impact our culture and economy, testing the boundaries of how technology can change the way we think and interact. They are creative problem solvers, combining language, images, and a strong concept to deliver their message and help power entire industries. At The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division you’ll study the core components of advertising, including conceptual and creative thinking, art direction, copywriting, brand strategy, and media buying.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; and software, including Adobe Master Collection, web editors, and more. Our advertising programs can prepare you for such entry-level positions as junior copywriter, junior graphic designer, marketing specialist, or associate creative director at places like advertising agencies, corporate marketing and branding departments, direct marketing companies, and more.

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Diploma in Digital Design

Web design is more than just creating functional, eye-pleasing web pages. It’s using your technical and design skills to create complete digital experiences that drive so many industries. The internet isn’t just on our desktop computer, it’s always with us, in our smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and more. Understanding how to create media for the ever-changing internet means you can make your ideas reach more people, anywhere in the world—just what today’s companies need. Our talented faculty can teach you how to design rich, interactive content for both traditional and mobile web devices, as well as give you an understanding of design fundamentals like color theory, typography, illustration, digital image manipulation, and more.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; and software, including Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Fireworks, After Effects, Bare Bones BBedit, Microsoft Front Page, Adobe Master Collection, and Apple Final Cut Studio. The digital design program can prepare you for such entry-level positions as multimedia producer, web developer or designer, mobile applications developer, or streaming media producer at places like web design and development firms, ad agencies, interactive media companies, major corporations, and more.

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Diploma in Residential Planning

Prepare to re-think your idea of interior design. It’s not just selecting colors and fabrics, but collaborating with clients, architects, and contractors. It’s balancing not only form and function, but safety and sustainability. But while you’re meeting deadlines, you also must meet standards for everything from accessibility, to the environment to fire codes.

Taking on that challenge starts with a focused education in the residential planning program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division. Working with experienced, talented instructors and professional-grade hardware and software, you can gain the knowledge and skills to connect to a career as an interior designer. And create tomorrow.

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Diploma in Web Design

Web design is more than just creating functional, eye-pleasing web pages. It’s using your technical and design skills to create complete digital experiences that drive so many industries. The internet isn’t just on our desktop computer, it’s always with us, in our smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and more. Understanding how to create media for the ever-changing internet means you can make your ideas reach more people, anywhere in the world—just what today’s companies need. Our talented faculty can teach you how to design rich, interactive content for both traditional and mobile web devices, as well as give you an understanding of design fundamentals like color theory, typography, illustration, digital image manipulation, and more.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; and software, including Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Fireworks, After Effects, Bare Bones BBedit, Microsoft Front Page, Adobe Master Collection, and Apple Final Cut Studio. Our web design program can prepare you for such entry-level positions as multimedia producer, web developer or designer, mobile applications developer, or streaming media producer at places like web design and development firms, ad agencies, interactive media companies, major corporations, and more.

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Certificate in Digital Workflow

Web design is more than just creating functional, eye-pleasing web pages. It’s using your technical and design skills to create complete digital experiences that drive so many industries. The internet isn’t just on our desktop computer, it’s always with us, in our smartphones, PDAs, MP3 players, and more. Understanding how to create media for the ever-changing internet means you can make your ideas reach more people, anywhere in the world—just what today’s companies need. Our talented faculty can teach you how to design rich, interactive content for both traditional and mobile web devices, as well as give you an understanding of design fundamentals like color theory, typography, illustration, digital image manipulation, and more.

Here, you can work with the same hardware and software industry professionals use, including Intel Xeon Mac Pros; iMac computers; Intel-based PCs; digital and video cameras; and software, including Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash, Fireworks, After Effects, Bare Bones BBedit, Microsoft Front Page, Adobe Master Collection, and Apple Final Cut Studio. The digital workflow program can prepare you for such entry-level positions as multimedia producer, web developer or designer, mobile applications developer, or streaming media producer at places like web design and development firms, ad agencies, interactive media companies, major corporations, and more.

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