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Glossy magazines, digital media, corporate stationery, television graphics, billboards - all are composed of images, design, and printed words that work together to sell products and services, or to convey ideas. This is the fundamental concept of graphic design, and it’s the basis of some of today’s most dynamic fields - advertising, publishing, and television.
The Graphic Design program at The Art Institute is the first step toward a career in commercial graphics. Initially, students develop an understanding of color and composition, design and typography, and drawing board skills. As they progress through the program, students are trained in creative problem solving and learn to offer solutions that are effective in the business world.
Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging, and production. Tools include scanners, digital cameras, and computer-based hardware and software. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field.
By graduation, associate's degree Graphic Design students have acquired the training and the portfolio necessary to be prepared to seek entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, corporate communications departments, and television studios as print buyers, gallery assistants, sign makers, photo retouchers, set designers, and production artists.
Employers who have hired Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduates in the Graphic Design industry include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Air Waves Inc., American Greetings, Blattner Brunner Inc., Brady Communications, Burson-Marsteller / Marsteller Advertising, 84 Lumber Company, Fisher-Cal Industries, Giant Eagle Corporation, Matthews International / Bronze Division, Whirl Magazine, Skyline Displays of Pittsburgh, Smith Brothers Advertising, SouthPrint / Checkered Flag Sports, and UPMC. |
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| Graphic Design - Associate of Science |
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| Number of Quarters | 7 | | Number of Credit Hours | 104 | | Application Fee | $50.00 | | Enrollment Fee | $100.00 | | Starting Kit (estimate) | $700.00 | | Student Activity Fee | $35.00 | | Supplies and texts (estimate) | $100.00 | | Tuition per Credit Hour | $436.00 | | Total Tuition & Fees | $46,329.00 |
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