Visual
Communications Degree Program: The
Visual Communications Program is an 18-month day and 21-month
evening degree program, which has the goal to provide
students with the knowledge and skills necessary to earn
an entry-level position as a production artist, layout
artist, illustrator, or electronic/graphic designer. Students
have access to the latest computer software and multimedia
programs and equipment to become successful in the field
of graphic design.
Visual
Communications Certificate Program:
The Visual Communications Certificate
Program is an intensive twelve-month program that provides
students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and
skill in the following disciplines: fine art, multimedia,
illustration and graphic design. The Visual Communications
program is uniquely designed to go beyond giving you
just the skills you need to do the job, Gibbs College
gives you the skills to get the job.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division offers very
strong programs in
Graphic
Design, Video Game Development, Multimedia,
Web Design & more. The great thing
is that you get this degree from home through
the Internet. This is the way a lot of people
are doing things these days.
AIU
Online accelerated Visual Communication program:
provides
you the opportunity to develop your graphic design skills
and quickly put them to use in the workplace. Students
are trained in advanced design software - PageMaker, InDesign,
Flash, PhotoShop, DreamWeaver - all included with the
course materials Courses are taught by real-world practitioners,
each with an advanced degree and extensive design experience
Enrollees can build a design portfolio for use in job
interviews, while leveraging the AIU Online Career Placement
Department.
Associate
of Science Degree in Graphic Design:
The Graphic Design
program at The The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, a division of The
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, is the first step toward
a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop
an understanding of color and composition, design and
typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress
through the program, students are trained in creative
problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are
effective in the business world. Emphasis is placed on
learning the skills and techniques of computer graphics,
electronic imaging, and production. Tools include scanners,
digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software.
By graduation, Graphic Design students have acquired the
training and the portfolio necessary to interview for
entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design
studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments,
and television studios.
Bachelor
of Science Degree in Graphic Design:
The Bachelor of Science
in Graphic Design degree program provides students the
opportunity to develop an understanding of color and composition,
design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they
progress through the program, students are trained in
creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions
that are effective in the business world. This program
also offers students an opportunity to developed advanced
graphic design skills and focus additional studies in
associated art and design areas. Emphasis is placed on
learning skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic
imaging, and production. By graduation, students have
acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview
for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design
studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments,
and television studios. Graduates work as production artists,
graphic designers, assistant designers, assistant art
directors, production coordinators, and computer artists.
Associate's
Degree in Graphic Design: Learn
the fundamentals of graphic design and turn your ideas
into reality with hands-on experience with the latest
technology and software. Courses can be completed in as
few as 17 months and are taught by instructors trained
in online course delivery.
Visual
Communications Bachelor of Science Degree:
Get the skills
you need for creative positions in advertising agencies,
in-house design departments, design companies, web-design
firms, and Internet companies.
