School: Program Descriptions: Bachelor of Science - Media Arts & Animation 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. For comprehensive consumer information, click here About the The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Founded in 1921, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh supports our online programs with more than 85 years of excellence. With 14 academic programs, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division is the leader in online creative arts education. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). To receive more information about academic program offerings by The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division, simply complete the form. The requested information will be sent to you as soon as possible. |






