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Web Design & Interactive Media
The Associate of Science in Web Design & Interactive Media integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content for the internet and other applications.
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Web Design & Interactive Media
Skills
Right now there is perhaps no faster growing and evolving creative field than that of web design & interactive media. From websites to interactive applications to smartphones, the professionals who can combine the technological skills and creativity needed to invent these experiences are at the forefront of creating tomorrow for all of us.
The Associate of Science in Web Design & Interactive Media at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content.
The courses in this program focus on website design, visual design, digital image manipulation, digital audio and video, animation, text, business and project management in order to provide students a broad range of design and technology competencies focused on the field of multimedia and web design.
While in this program, students will have an opportunity to build individual web design portfolios, and, upon graduation students will be able to showcase the practical and technical skills they have acquired to potential employers at the graduation portfolio review.
Career Portrait
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Employment of graphic designers is projected to increase by 13 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. […] With the increased use of the Internet, designers will be needed to create designs and images for portable devices, websites, electronic publications, and video entertainment media.”
The BLS also notes, “Many talented individuals are attracted to careers as graphic designers. Prospects will be best for job applicants with website design and other interactive media experience.”
Source:http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm
Accreditation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).