Graphic design education can be gained on the Internet.
For those who have an interest in graphic design, it isn't necessary to go to a traditional brick-and-mortar school for your education. A number of schools allow you to learn the trade without ever leaving the comfort and privacy of your own home. Beginning your education at an online graphic design vocational school begins with educating yourself about your options.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
The Art Institutes are a nationwide collection of schools designed to provide career-oriented artistic education to students. The online division of the school is run by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The Institute provides students with the opportunity to earn both bachelor and associate degrees.
Students in the graphic design program gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge graphic design software, such as Adobe products Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Education includes such areas of graphic design as typography, composition and color.
The Art Institute provides students with the opportunity to build their professional design portfolio while earning their degree, giving them a package of materials to shop around to potential employers after graduation.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
1400 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4342
412-291-5100
aionline.edu
Westwood College
Westwood College offers an associate degree in graphic design online. The program at Westwood covers areas such as layout, illustration, web design, three-dimensional modeling and animation, image editing and portfolio review.
Successful graduates of the program will know apply their skills in a variety of business atmospheres as well as construct a portfolio for the benefit of potential employers and clients. Career options available to Westwood graduates include graphic designer, web designer and advertising coordinator.
Westwood College
3250 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1437
213-739-9999
westwood.edu
Academy of Art University
The Academy of Art University in San Francisco offers an online program for the entire country. Students at the online version of this school can earn associate, bachelor and master degrees in graphic design, in addition to a certificate of completion.
Programs cover areas of graphic design such as typography, branding, packaging, print mediums and web design. Graduates of the Academy of Art University online program have been hired by companies such as Apply, Sony, Interbrand and The Ideas Group.
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-274-2200
academyart.edu
Sessions College For Professional Design
Sessions College For Professional Design offers a certificate and an associate degree through its online school. Program components include visual design, branding, digital imaging, illustration, web publishing, print production and layout.
Sessions College seeks to educate students not only in make good-looking designs, but designs that make a statement.
Sessions College For Professional Design
350 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001-1937
212-239-3080
sessions.edu
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