School Website Length to Graduate: 1 year Location: Online Students per Class: 11-20 Tuition to Graduate: $15,732

DESCRIPTION
In the Web Design program you’ll learn the basics of Web site design, graphics and animation developed specifically for the Internet. You 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 software tools.

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ADVANTAGES
In the Web Design program, you’ll study HTML scripting, designing graphics for the screen, Web site development using current applications, operating systems, network technology, Web animation, and desktop editing skills. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in positions such as Web site designer, Web artist, Web producer, and Web site developer.

THINGS TO CONSIDER
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division’s Web Design program integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division’s Web Design classes focus on website design, visual design, digital image manipulation, digital audio and video, animation, text, business and project management..

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
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers a Web Design program for students interested in the design and development of online media. This Web Design program approaches Web design as a creative discipline. Students pursuing a Web design certificate are taught visual design and functionality. As they progress through the Web Design program, students are taught how to create Web content, utilize user-friendly design, produce high-quality programs that are functional and interactive, and work with clients. Students in the Web Design program learn hands on, using industry-related technology and equipment. Course topics in the Web Design programs include scripting languages, animation, and user-centered design. Upon completion of this Web Design program, graduates are prepared to seek entry-level jobs within the multimedia industry.

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