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Digital
Design Diploma
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.
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, script writing, 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.
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.
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
Information Design
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web
Screen Design and Graphics
Web Site Development
Digital Imaging for Web & Multimedia
Introduction to Programming
Interactive Telecommunications
Computer Animation for Multimedia & Web
Desktop Video
Web Site Development II
Sophomore Digital Portfolio
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.
The Art
Institute Online courses have been designed with extensive
input from game-industry professionals and focus on the artistic
side of games - not on computer programming.
You will
concentrate on the specifics needed as a professional game
artist:
Scene
and set design
Motion capture
Character development
Visual storytelling
Game design strategies
3D animation
Low-polygon modeling
Game level design
Texture mapping
With an
average class size of 12 to 15 students, you won't get lost
in the crowd. Courses at The Art Institute Online emphasize
interaction with your facilitator and your classmates to build
and online learning community that enhances your learning
process.
It's time
to get serious and start playing games for real!
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 Interior Design Qualification
(NCIDQ) exam - which will provide you with industry recognized
credentials.
Residential
Design Diploma
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.
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