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Associate of Science - Graphic Design |
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| Course Title: |
Associate of Science - Graphic Design | |
Category: |
Computers & IT | |
Subject: |
Graphics and Multimedia | |
| College: |
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division 
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| Course Description: |
The Graphics Design Associate program provides instruction on the skills and techniques of electronic imaging, production, and computer graphics using digital cameras, scanners, and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field. By graduation, you will have acquired the training and portfolio necessary to interview for an entry-level career opportunity with: Organizations, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions, Ad Agencies, Corporations, Entertainment, and more. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Associate Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
The prospective student must be a high school graduate with a high school GPA of 2.0, or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate with a score of 255 or higher, or a bachelor's degree or higher as a prerequisite for admissions. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
Associate of Science - Graphic Design (The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division) Graphic Designers are more in-demand today than they have ever been, thanks to the advancements in the field of technology, animation and websites. With this increasing growth, a formal in this field can help interested students a much needed enhancement and competitive edge. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Associate of Science in Graphic Design program has been designed for those students who are interested in Graphic Design and have a passion for art. In this program, students will learn both the technical and the business skills that are needed to be effective in the field graphic design. This graphic design program teaches students the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator, and all the other essential skills to start a career in this field. The program coursework are intended to provide students with the skills they need to pursue their chosen graphic design careers. All of the courses are built to challenge them while giving industry-relevant skills as they learn via multiple interactive methods such as text, video, animation, chat and much more. Required courses in The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Associate of Science - Graphic Design program are: • Core Courses - FND110 Drawing - FND111 Color Theory - FND112 Fundamentals of Design - FND113 Perspective - FND135 Introduction to Web Design - G120 Life Drawing - G121 Concept Development - G131 Typography - G132 History and Analysis of Design - G133 Digital Image Manipulation - G150 Introduction to Design Applications - G210 Mixed Media - G211 Advanced Typography - G212 Electronic Design - G224 Design Principles - G230 Digital Illustration - G231 Corporate Identity - G312 Design and Technology - G313 Portfolio - G333 Packaging Design • Core Electives - G320 Intermediate Illustration - G331 Contemporary Typography - G412 Advertising Design - G444 Interactive Portfolio Design • General Education Courses • General Education Electives Career Opportunities: Upon completion, graduates of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Associate of Science - Graphic Design program may either opt to advance their education to learn more or apply for jobs in the multimedia sector, web designing companies and educational institutions. In addition, they can also find entry-level positions at corporations, organizations, government agencies, entertainment, and more. Admission Requirements: Prospective students must be a high school graduate with a minimum, cumulative, final high school CGPA of 1.5 or higher, or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or associate's degree or higher as a prerequisite for admission. |
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