Bachelor of Science - Media Arts & Animation Online Degree Information

 

Bachelor of Science - Media Arts & Animation

   
 
 
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Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science - Media Arts & Animation
College:
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Description:
The Media Arts & 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 will work with program specific software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Discreet's 3D Studio Max. 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 Art & Animation graduates in: Computer Generated Lighting, Compositing and Rendering, Storyboard Artists, Texture Artists, Computer Modelers, Computer-generated Special Effects Artists, Broadcast Graphics Artists, Background Painters, Forensic Artists, Video Post-Production Artists and more.

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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:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Bachelor   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
You must have a high school diploma with a graduation year of 2008 or earlier and a GPA of 2.5 or above, GED Certificate with a score of 257 or higher, or a associate'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.
 
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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Address:
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1301
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.
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