Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation Degree From The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Interested in developing animation and art work that stirs an audience and spurs a response? Our media art and animation program will develop your creative skills in this wide-ranging field.

The media arts and 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's 3D Studio Max.

Creative Careers

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 arts and animation graduates in computer generated lighting, compositing and rendering, as storyboard artists, texture artists, computer modelers, computer-generated special effects artists, broadcast graphic artists, background painters, forensic artists and video post-production artists.

About The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

An Accredited Institution

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees.

Same Education, Online Convenience

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division provides courses that are designed using the same curriculum taught at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The big advantage is you can attend class anytime--day or night--to fit your busy schedule. With the Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division, you're in control.

A Degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

At graduation, you will receive a degree or diploma awarded from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. You will be invited to attend your graduation ceremony in Pennsylvania where you can walk with your cap and gown. You can also participate in our portfolio review show, where you can present your work to potential employers. Previous graduates have received awards for excellence at the portfolio show.

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Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation Degree From The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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