The Art Institute Online
Welcome to The Art Institute Online
Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. At The Art Institute Online, we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet. While we meet the demands of your busy lifestyle, our online degree and diploma programs go even further by embracing the standards of excellence long held by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Art Institutes system of schools backed by an 80-year commitment to academic excellence.
Advertising (BS)
The Advertising (BS) program will help you to understand how business and design principles work together to produce effective advertising campaigns. Learn to use your creative genius and business savvy to cause the reaction you want. Find out how to play the game of persuasion in the multi-billion-dollar business called advertising.
Game Art & Design (BS)
Today's gamers expect more from their interactive fun than ever before, fueling a growing demand for artists who specialize in game art and design. You can become part of this creative force through the Game Art & Design (BS) degree program at The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Graphic Design (BS)
Graphic Design (BS) online degree program gives students the opportunity to develop their design and creative problem-solving skills, while gaining specialized knowledge in advanced graphic design concepts. Graphic design students specialize in fields such as corporate design, editorial design, advertising, book design, environmental design and entertainment design.
Interactive Media Design (BS)
In the Interactive Media Design (BS) program study visual design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, audio, Web site design, scripting, video, animation, text, and business and project management. Develop an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise acquired.
Interior Design (BS)
Interior designers have a profound impact on people's lives by creating the surroundings in which we all live, work and play. They apply creativity, technical skills and specialized knowledge to interpreting - and defining - interior space. Students in the Interior Design (BS) program will gain the skills and knowledge needed to compete for entry-level positions in interior design or to advance in an interior design career that's already established.
Media Art & Animation(BS)
Our Media Art & Animation(BS) program will develop your creative skills in this wide-ranging field. 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’ll work with program specific software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Discreet 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, as storyboard artist; texture artist; computer modeler; computer-generated special effects artist; broadcast graphic artist; background painter, forensic artist and video post-production artist.
Fashion and Retail Management (BS)
In the Fashion and Retail Management (BS) program, you’ll learn how to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies. Buying and merchandising practices are explored. Your inventory control and cost analysis skills are honed. And you’ll learn more about the many avenues open to you in this exciting field: buying, coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, manufacturer’s rep, and more. Department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms are the environments in which you’ll be part of the changing face of fashion, from season to season. Once you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions, including retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser.
Graphic Design (AS)
The Graphic Design (AS) program is perfect for students seeking a broad range of graphic design knowledge and skills. Students in the Graphic Design (AS) program will gain the skills and knowledge needed to compete for entry-level positions in graphic design or to advance in an already established graphic design career. All of the courses offered through this online Associate's degree program are fully transferable to the Graphic Design Bachelor's degree program at The Art Institute Online.
Interactive Media Design (AS)
Always keeping the end user in mind, interactive media designers use software applications to design everything from computer games and Web sites to interactive merchandising and educational tools. Students in the Interactive Media Design (AS) program you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to compete for entry-level positions in interactive media design - or to advance in an interactive media design career already established. All of the courses offered through this online Associate's degree program are fully transferable to the Interactive Media Design Bachelor's degree program at The Art Institute Online.
Residential Planning Diploma
Far beyond aesthetics, residential planning takes into consideration product qualities and room traffic patterns to create space that's enjoyable and livable. Designed for self-motivated adults who are looking for practical space-planning knowledge and skills, this online program will help students understand the basics of residential planning. All of the courses offered through the Residential Planning Diploma program are fully transferable to the Interior Design Bachelor of Science degree program at The Art Institute Online.
Digital Design Diploma
Students in the Digital Design Diploma program develop an understanding of the fundamentals of digital design including concept development, production procedures, digital illustration and Web design. All of the courses offered through the Digital Design diploma program are fully transferable to the Graphic Design Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs at The Art Institute Online.
Web Design Diploma
Web Design Diploma program is the perfect continuing education program for professionals in creative design fields who want to expand their skills into the digital realm. This 12-course online program provides a comprehensive overview of Web design. All of the courses offered through the Web Design diploma program are fully transferable to the Interactive Media Design Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs at The Art Institute Online.
Art Institutes' Degrees
Degree Programs
Advertising (BS)
Game Art & Design (BS)
Graphic Design (BS)
Interactive Media Design (BS)
Interior Design (BS)
Media Art & Animation(BS)
Fashion and Retail Management (BS)
Graphic Design (AS)
Interactive Media Design (AS)
Residential Planning Diploma
Digital Design Diploma
Web Design Diploma
