MIAMI, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami International University of Art &
Design will offer two online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs
beginning in April 2005.
The two online MFA degree offerings, Graphic Design and Computer
Animation, will provide a fresh, innovative academic environment for artistic-
minded students and will allow Miami International University of Art & Design
to be at the forefront of online MFA education.
Miami International University of Art & Design's online MFA programs are
designed for people currently in the creative field or teachers who wish to
increase specific knowledge and skills in graphic design or computer
animation. Also, with the online program's convenient format, these MFA
programs may be attractive to adults struggling to balance work and family
life, as well as to those seeking a superior online learning experience that
provides flexibility and academic challenge.
"By offering the new online MFA degree programs, Miami International
University of Art & Design continues its creative evolution and its tradition
of offering distinctive fine arts programs in South Florida," says Erika
Fleming, president of Miami International University of Art & Design. "We are
very excited to launch these programs next spring, and we hope that students
will find the online MFA programs to be an inspiring, invaluable, and
unparalleled educational experience."
The online MFA programs at Miami International University of Art & Design
will enable students to:
- Cultivate their artistic interests and refine their talents through
studies that integrate art history, criticism, and graduate-level
studio exploration and experimentation
- Interact with a faculty of practicing artists
- Become inspired by classmates who share passions for creativity and
self-expression
- Develop a significant body of work that reflects personal artistic
vision
- Create the foundation for a professional fine arts career
The online MFA in Graphic Design is for students seeking professional
mastery at the highest level of graphic design, allowing the students to shape
the content of their curriculum across a wide range of media. The online MFA
in Computer Animation integrates art history, criticism, and advanced studio
exploration and experimentation.
"The online MFA programs represent an opportunity for graduates of The Art
Institutes and other schools to advance their education to the highest level,"
said George Pry, President of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. "These
programs are geared toward professionals interested in perfecting old skills,
learning current theory and advancing their careers. Now that an MFA degree is
available in the same quality online format that we pioneered I can recommend
this program to all Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduates and others seeking
to advance their careers."
By visiting http://www.miu-online.com , prospective students can view the
online MFA course catalog and work through a demo provided by The Art
Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The demo
includes sample course assignments, message boards, and tools to help students
with their studies. Prospective students seeking additional information on the
online Master of Fine Arts degree programs at Miami International University
of Art & Design can call 866-699-1558 or e-mail contact@miu-online.com .
Established in 1965, Miami International University of Art & Design
( http://www.aimiu.aii.edu ) offers master of fine arts degree programs in
Computer Animation, Film, Graphic Design, and Visual Arts, bachelor of fine
arts degree programs in Visual Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Visual
Effects and Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, and Film, and associate
degree programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Accessory
Design. Miami International University of Art & Design is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-
4501) to award the Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and
the Master of Fine Arts degree. Miami International University of Art &
Design is one of The Art Institutes ( http://www.artinstitutes.edu ), with 31
education institutions located throughout North America, providing an
important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.
The parent company of The Art Institutes, Education Management Corporation
( http://www.edmc.com ) is among the largest providers of private post-
secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue.
Student enrollment exceeded 58,000 as of fall 2003. EDMC has 67 primary campus
locations in 24 states and two Canadian provinces. EDMC's education
institutions offer a broad range of academic programs concentrated in the
media arts, design, fashion, culinary arts, behavioral sciences, health
sciences, education, information technology and business fields, culminating
in the award of associate's through doctoral level degrees. EDMC has provided
career-oriented education for over 40 years.
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