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The Art Institute of Pittsburg was founded in 1921. It was founded during a time of creative business boom. The school graduated commercial artists (today they are graphic artists) who were developing billboards and magazine ads and vying for the buying public’s attention. In the year 2000 the Art Institute launched its online school offering fourteen creative academic programs. Aside from this there are thirty-two physical campus locations in North America.
The Art Institute Online and The Art Institute of Pittsburgh provide diverse artistic and business programs. They are accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. They offer diploma programs, associates and bachelor’s degrees. They cover business management, hotel and restaurant management, culinary arts, graphic arts, fashion and retail management, interior design, interactive media design, media arts and animation, game art and design. If it is art related students can find the courses and programs that they need, including web design and multimedia presentations.
Students can take advantage of traditional day or evening classes at physical locations. They can combine distance (online) learning with traditional classes or solely complete their degrees at their pace through distance learning. A degree from the Art Institute Online or Pittsburg and its physical campuses is highly regarded in the world of creative employment.
There is a diverse amount of financial aid available to traditional and working adult students. There is traditional federal loan, grant and work study money available. There are scholarships and tuition assistance programs directly through the school. They accept private alternative education loans. The Art Institute offers discounts to military personnel above and beyond accept help through VA benefits. As a fully accredited private school they have financial aid counselors available to assist all students in paying for college and with job placement once they graduate. They also participate in Employer Tuition Reimbursement plans with a wide variety of employers.
Whether this is your first choice school, you are returning for continuing education or are a working adult looking to change careers. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and The Art Institute Online will work with you to reduce tuition costs, provide academic and career support and advice. They also accept transfer credits and life experience credits. This option is very valuable for artists with established portfolios and an established client base.
Programs offered by The Art Institute Online
Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation
The Art Institute Online offers a Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation. Students begin their program with basic classes in drawing, color, character design, and computer applications. The instructors are experienced in the industry and guide… More »
A Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Retail Management
A Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Retail Management from The Art Institute Online gives the students the skills that they need to get started in the designers’ showrooms and retail sales floors. Students will learn how to develop, analyze and implement… More »
Diploma in Residential Planning
Diploma in Residential Planning from The Art Institute Online covers the beginning basics of interior space planning. The program requires courses in textiles, historic and contemporary styles, space planning, kitchen and bath planning, drafting and computer… More »
Diploma in Digital Design
The diploma program in Digital Design lets students pursue condensed studies to better their existing skills and helps them prepare for any new or future career promotions or changes. Although Digital Design program students come from many different… More »
Diploma in Web Design
A diploma in Web Design teaches students the necessary basic skills in website animation, page-edit software, JavaScript, web video production, web graphics, and website design. Students explore the many site-design models, styles and formats used… More »
Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Retail Management
Careers in fashion and retail management may include human resource development, staffing and training, inventory control, cost analysis, pricing and market monitoring, setting appropriate short and long-term goals as well as performing sales consultations… More »
Bachelor of Science in Game Art and Design
Students that want to work with cutting edge technology and games in development and design stages will benefit from completing a Bachelor of Science in game art and design program. Graduates from the program can work as graphic artists, background… More »
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
A student of the Bachelor of Science in graphic design will be able to develop a career as a graphic design artist, web designer or administrator, advertising or marketing computer and technology manager, project leader or virtually any other position… More »
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Many restaurant managers, kitchen managers and well as restaurateurs choose to complete a Bachelor of Science in hotel and restaurant management. This program will give students the skills needed to operate and effectively manage kitchen facilities… More »
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design
The Bachelor of Science in interactive media design is a great career for those students that enjoy creativity and also enjoy working with the latest in technology. Students in the program will find careers as web designers, graphic artists and designers,… More »
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
The Bachelor of Science in interior design uses computer technology to allow students to visualize and display interior design ideas and plans. Students may also choose to pursue careers as sales representatives, assistant interior designers, facilities… More »
Associate of Science in Graphic Art
Students that complete the Associate of Science in graphic art course of study will be well prepared to enter into the workforce as graphic artists for advertisers, as commercial artists and web designers or work as part of creative teams for business,… More »
Associate of Science in Interactive Media Design
Students that are interested in animation, multimedia presentations, scriptwriting, combining graphics and sound or animation or working with interactive web sites and programs will benefit from graduating from the Associate of Science in interactive… More »
Bachelor of Science in Advertising
The Bachelor of Science in advertising is designed to prepare a student for the demanding role in an advertising and marketing company or agency. Students will have the ability to manage both the business and the creative side of this dynamic career,… More »
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management
A Bachelor of Science in culinary management is designed as a foundation degree for those students that are interested in the management and supervision of the food preparation areas of a small or large restaurant. Courses will focus on both the business… More »
Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media Design
The Bachelor of Science in interactive media design is a great career for those students that enjoy creativity and also enjoy working with the latest in technology. Students in the program will find careers as web designers, graphic artists and designers,… More »
