Bachelor of Science - Game Art & Design Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science - Game Art & Design
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science - Game Art & Design
College:	The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Description:	Designed to concentrate on the artistic side of games – not computer programming – this unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry. You’ll strengthen your basic art and design skills, then you’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate game products. When you graduate from the Game Art & Design Program at The Art Institute Online, you'll be preapred to compete for entry-level positions such as game-play tester, character animator, level designer, and 3D object modeler.

Accreditation:	The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	H.S. graduate with a 2.5 GPA, GED Certificate with a score of 257 or higher, or a bachelor's degree. Students must have strong drawing skills to succeed; a portfolio of 3 digitized drawings must be submitted for evaluation during the application process.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
The Art Institute Online is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is a national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Address:
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
4 Quarter start dates per year.

Average Cost per Credit:
Per course (3 credit hours) including online lab fee: $1210

Credit-earning Options:
Students have 5 ways to gain advanced academic credit at The Art Institute Online. These include AP exams, CLEP testing, transfer of credit for postsecondary courses, credit for life/work experience, and the Computer Literacy proficiency exam.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessed on a computer using an Internet connection. Classes are asynchronus, which means that students don't have to attend class at a specific time. However, students must meet the required attendence and participation requirements.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Associate's College

Technical Requirements:
To access all courses, you must have a 56K or higher internet connection, a web browser, and a Pentium-class PC or G3 or higher Macintosh. Course-specific hardware/software requirements can be found in the online Course Catalog.

Geographic Restrictions:
US and Candian citizens only

On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements for The Art Institute Online.

Scholarships Offered:
Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG (Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant), Art Institute Scholarships, Other Scholarships, Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans' Benefits, and Tax Benefits.

Loans Offered:
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students), Federal Perkins Loan, Creative Education Loan, and Home Equity Loan.

Registration Details:
Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to discuss the enrollment process. Once we have received and processed your paperwork, we will establish a financial plan that enables you to attend classes once you have received final acceptance.