Graphic Arts

Want to pursue a career in the rapidly growing design, fashion and art industries? Turn your creative abilities into a rewarding career when you get your accredited online Associate Degree in Graphic Arts.

By earning an online degree from one of the top art and design schools listed below, you'll be able to do just that.

And with an online distance learning program, it's fast and convenient. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 212,000 graphic designers held jobs in 2002, which does not include those employed in the fine arts, photography, film, and various other design industries. By earning one of the online degrees you can sharpen your artistic skills. And you can learn the skills you will need to get ahead with one of these top Graphic Arts Programs through distance learning.

Just request information and brochures from each of the online schools listed below to determine which school best for you and your career goals.

American InterContinental University Online

At American Intercontinental University Online (AIU Online) you may earn your degree in as little as 10 months with an accelerated program. Request more information to find out how! Degree options include:

Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication

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The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh Online

If you have a passion for art and design, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to prepare for a rewarding creative career.

The Art Institute Online will help you to develop your creative and career potential, and programs offer students the freedom to attend class anytime – 24/7 – from anywhere in the world they have an Internet connection. The Art Institute Online, is a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh Online offers the following programs:

Graphic Design
Kitchen and Bath Design
Web Design and Interactive Media

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University of Phoenix Online

At University of Phoenix, online classes fit any schedule, so busy adults are free to earn their certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in the way that is most convenient for them. You may study on campus, online, or through a combination of both, called FlexNet.

Since students may work at their own pace, with the help of distance learning, most students can finish their degree in just two to three years!

The University of Phoenix Online offers:

AA in Information Technology/Visual Communication

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International Academy of Design & Technology Online

Associate of Science in Graphic Design
Associate of Science in Web Design

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Penn Foster Career School

You can earn your Associate's Degree in Graphic Design with an accredited online degree program from Penn Foster.

With more than 80 highly respected, nationally and regionally accredited distance learning programs, you'll find that Penn Foster's Associate degree programs in Design are designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed in a new career, or at your current job.

You choose whether to study online, in print, or in combination whichever is best for you. Penn Foster's respected faculty and informative student support staff are dedicated to helping you complete your program successfully and earn your degree! The following online Associate Degree program is available:

Graphic Design

You learn Graphic Design Theory and Practice, Format and Design, Electronic Publishing, Corporate Design, Streaming Technology, Multimedia Development, and Animation Portfolio Development.

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEU's) at Penn Foster, too. Penn Foster has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider of continuing education and training programs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), so, with many of the Penn Foster Career Diploma Programs, you can earn your CEUs . You can also achieve your High School Diploma in the convenience of your home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster's accredited High School Program.

Many of the Penn Foster career diploma programs qualify under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for online and distance learning schools.

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