The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Digital
Design
Diploma
Through
the
diploma
program
in
Digital
Design
at
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division,
students
can
pursue
concentrated
studies
to
improve
existing
skills,
or
better
prepare
for
career
changes
or
promotion.
Courses
are
offered
in
a
six-week
intensive
format
during
which
students
complete
assignments
and
participate
in
online
discussions
five
days
per
week.
Students
may
complete
their
work
on
those
days
at
any
time
during
a
24-hour
period.
Students
are
encouraged
to
take
a
maximum
of
two
courses
during
each
six-week
session.
There
are
two
six-week
sessions
within
each
quarter.
Digital
Design
students
learn
design
fundamentals,
lettering
and
typography,
and
graphic
design.
Students
create
color
composites
and
renderings,
and
are
introduced
to
using
computer
applications
and
sophisticated
software
as
design
tools.
Students
use
these
tools
to
create
high
quality
layouts
and
designs.
Diploma
program
students
come
from
diverse
backgrounds
and
have
different
individual
goals
-
but
they
all
have
a
common
desire
to
grow
through
education.
Faculty
members
for
this
diploma
program
are
experienced
professionals
who
encourage
the
development
of
skills.
As
students
advance
in
the
program,
they
are
guided
by
their
instructors
in
developing
portfolios
to
show
prospective
employers.
The
Digital
Design
program
provides
students
with
a
solid
foundation
for
career
growth.
Graduates
are
qualified
for
many
entry-level
positions,
including
production
or
computer
artists
at
newspapers,
advertising
agencies,
or
television
stations.
