School Website Length to Graduate: 2 years Location: Online Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $45,885

DESCRIPTION
Enter the fast-evolving field of Interactive Media and Web Design. Our Web Design & Interactive Media Bachelor of Science Degree program is the right choice if you are looking to combine your individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills. This program was created to prepare you for careers involving the Internet with a focus on marketing and design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content.

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ADVANTAGES
In the Web Design & Interactive Media program, you’ll focus on interface design, interactivity, visual design, database design, dynamic Web content design, technology, and information design and employ creative solutions across all Web-related mediums. You’ll learn skills that will enable you to create accessible, engaging interactions via Web sites and other interactive mediums. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as interactive designer, animator, special effects artist, and computer artist. Because this course is taught online, there is great flexibility to accommodate your scheduling needs.

THINGS TO CONSIDER
Course work begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, multimedia system design, scriptwriting, sound, video and animation. It progresses to more complex classes such as interactive information design and Web development—all under the guidance of experienced faculty members recruited from this fascinating industry.

FINANCIAL AID
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division participates in federal and other financial aid programs. We are committed to helping you explore every option for making your education affordable. Regardless of your income of financial situation, you may qualify for financial aid programs that can help finance your education.

Our Student Financial Services team is here to help as you develop an affordable payment schedule. The following resources provide additional opportunities to reduce tuition cost.

To apply for financial aid, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you have completed the FAFSA, a member of our Financial Services Team will work with you to develop a financial plan that suits your needs.

SCHOLARSHIPS
A rich and diverse array of scholarships are available to pay all or part of a student’s tuition at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Take a few moments to browse through the list of scholarships in the left navigation of your browser window.
Visit The Art Institutes list of competitions for high school students and current students at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/Default.aspx

All high school senior scholarship recipients must apply and be accepted at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The recipient must begin his or her program of study in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. A full-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as two academic years or 90 credits and a half-tuition, two-year scholarship is defined as one academic year or 45 credits. Scholarship awards are evenly distributed over the recipient’s program of study.

CERTIFICATIONS
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

SUMMARY
At graduation, you will have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase the practical and technical skills you have acquired. You’ll be prepared for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment and advertising agencies in the field of multimedia and Web design.

Potential career opportunities include: Programmer, Interface Web site Designer, Graphic Designer

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