San Francisco-based Academy of Art University (AAU) offers a number of associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees in artistic disciplines through its online division. Prospective students can select from art majors, including animation, fine art, illustration, and graphic design. Programs can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, and online students can access courses 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Art majors complete a foundations program that provides a solid grounding in drawing, color, and design. From this foundation students add skills in the specific major, be it rendering a floral pattern in a fashion design class or painting a portrait in a fine art course. Admitted students participate in online orientations that acclimate them to web-based learning; once enrolled, they are taught by the same instructors who lead courses on campus.
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
800-544-2787
academyart.edu
The online division of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh offers 16 bachelor's degrees, associates degrees, and diploma programs, including graphic design, interior design, and media arts. Courses can be completed in just over five weeks, accelerating progress toward the degree or diploma. Students study color theory, drawing, and professional development, along with major-specific courses such as typography (graphic design) or computer animation (media arts and animation). Prospective students can register for an online class demo prior to applying or enrolling in the program; career services are available to assist students with finding employment after graduation.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
420 Blvd. of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1301
877-872-8869
aionline.edu
Game art, computer animation, and graphic and web design degrees can be completed entirely online at Full Sail University. Portfolio development is an important part of Full Sail's online art degree programs, and students collaborate with instructors to select their best work to show to potential employers. Online art degree programs at Full Sail teach interactive design to graphic design majors, including fine arts to computer animation students and web standards to web design majors. Online students can access lectures, communicate with classmates, and keep track of assignments and grades via Full Sail's online learning platform.
Full Sail University
3300 University Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792
888-993-7338
online.fullsail.edu