Online Art, Design & Photography Programs
Launch your creative career
Looking to design a career? Start with the online college that has a history of helping students master their disciplines.
Graduate from an accredited program, and do it 100% online. Founded in 1997, Sessions has been the leading fully online college of visual arts for over 20 years! Customize your path to fit your own creative career goals. Acquire the skills and knowledge you need while being mentored from experts in the field.
At Sessions, you will:
- Learn current visual arts skills in courses developed by faculty and industry experts.
- Work at your own pace in 100% online programs
- Gain experience in an array of creative projects.
- Develop a strong portfolio, working with our faculty of professional designers.
Classes vary by program. Choose from one of our professionally oriented programs:
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Graphic Design Programs
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design program prepares creative individuals for careers in communication design. This online Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design program is designed to produce graduates with the skills and attributes for a global audience and tomorrow’s challenges: resourceful, adaptive critical thinkers who are prepared to excel in a professional environment, and whose work is based on effective research, creative problem-solving, and design methodology.
120 credits – 3.3 years
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Graphic Design
The AOS in Graphic Design degree provides a thorough creative and technical online training in everything that designers do. You’ll immerse yourself in color, typography, and layout, and learn to navigate Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with ease, as you gain experience an array of branding and print design projects. Discover your strengths and develop a strong portfolio, working with our faculty of professional designers.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Graphic Design provides a foundation in graphic design for print designers. In the two semester, credit-bearing program, you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of color, typography, and composition and how to apply them using today’s design software tools Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Undergraduate Certificate in Print Design
The Undergraduate Certificate in Print Design will provide experienced students with advanced training in the software and techniques essential to employment in the graphic design for-print industry. Students entering the program are expected to have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as they will be building upon the basics and expanding into advanced tools and skill sets.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Professional Certificate in Graphic Design
In the Professional Certificate in Graphic Design program, you’ll discover techniques for creating digital images, illustrations, and layouts, addressing fundamental concepts in color, typography, and composition. You’ll be trained to apply these techniques using today’s design software tools Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Graphic design course assignments include photo editing, logo design, poster design, magazine layout, and more.
360 hours – 9 months
Digital Media Programs
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Digital Media
The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Digital Media degree prepares students for careers in digital media arts. You’ll explore fundamental concepts in art and design, and apply your talent to projects that include digital video editing and production, 3D modeling, and motion graphics. Our aim is to get you comfortably creative with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premier, and After Effects, as you develop a high-quality reel of motion art.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Media
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Media program provides an introduction to computer graphics, video, and motion graphics design. In the two semester, credit-bearing program, you’ll develop a fundamental knowledge of digital imaging and illustration, and explore how to animate your artwork in digital video, After Effects, and Adobe Animate.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Professional Certificate in Multimedia Arts
Gain a foundation in visual design, motion graphics, and digital video that you can use in Web-based media projects and beyond. By the end of the Professional Certificate in Multimedia Arts program, you will have developed a portfolio of highly engaging and interactive multimedia pieces. Course topics include Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects alongside motion theory, digital video editing, digital video production, and motion graphics.
360 hours – 9 months
Web Design Programs
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Web Design
In the Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Web Design program, you’ll get the thorough technical and visual design training you need to become a front-end Web Designer.Prepare for this dynamic field by learning how to build and design responsive websites. Working on an exciting projects, you’ll gain a strong technical foundation in web standard languages HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as the popular frameworks Bootstrap and flexbox. To give your sites polish and impact, you’ll also gain a comprehensive training in Photoshop and Illustrator and the fundamentals of color, design, and typography. Studying entirely online, you’ll prepare for professional Web design work with a rigorous curriculum.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design
The Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design provides an excellent foundation in coding and visual design for the web. In our two semester 24-credit program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, Illustrator, color, layout, and typography, and apply this knowledge in your interactive projects. Students learn how to design responsive, interactive websites for mobile and desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the popular new Bootstrap framework. Get expert feedback on your coding and visual designs as you tackle exciting web design projects.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Web Design
In the Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Web Design you can take your front-end web design skills to the next level. The program will provide you with advanced training in software, design, and coding skills for the web design field. Students entering the program are expected to have completed the Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design or have equivalent experience (familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, as well as a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver).
24 credits – 2 semesters
Professional Certificate in Web Design
Build a foundation in coding and visual design for the Web. In our Professional Certificate in Web Design program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, color, and typography, and how to design responsive, interactive websites for mobile and desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Bootstrap framework. With Faculty feedback on your coding and design work as you go, you’ll graduate with a strong foundation for a professional career or more advanced programs.
360 hours – 9 months
Illustration Programs
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Illustration
The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Illustration degree is a canvas for your creativity. Working entirely online, you’ll study illustration in traditional and digital media, learning how to represent what you see—and what you can imagine. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator classes will give you confidence as a computer artist. Professionally oriented classes in technical illustration, commercial illustration, painting, and sequential art will help you realize your strengths and discover your style.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Illustration
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Illustration provides a thorough foundation in digital and traditional illustration for computer artists. In just two semesters, you’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of vector graphics, still life and figure drawing, color theory, composition, painting, and how to implement these concepts using today’s digital arts software tools Photoshop and Illustrator. You’ll also gain an invaluable introduction to the practices and workflows of commercial illustrators.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Professional Certificate in Digital Arts
Build creativity and technique in traditional drawing and digital illustration in the Professional Certificate in Digital Arts program. You will gain hands-on experience in fundamental technical and creative skills in digital imaging, traditional drawing, and digital illustration. Learn current trends and techniques from experts. When you complete the program, you will have begun your portfolio of creative work.
360 hours – 9 months
Professional Certificate in Fine Arts
Develop your skills and experience in traditional media and photography on your time with our completely online art classes. Enrich your vocabulary in the visual arts, exploring the purpose and methodology of art-making. Our online drawing and painting classes instill a rigorous, traditional approach to representing still life and human subjects with attention to critical concepts of line, mass, form, perspective, value, color, and composition. Taking art courses online will allow you flexibility to continue with your everyday routine. Start your art career with a professional certificate from Sessions College.
360 hours – 9 months
Advertising Design Programs
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Advertising Design
The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Advertising Design degree at Sessions College combines a thorough education in design with experience in concept development, copywriting, account management, and other ad industry practices. In the program, you’ll become a fluent designer, as you learn to create advertising and marketing messages that connect with consumers. We’ll equip you with the portfolio and skills to get ahead in advertising—or any other business context.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising Design
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising Design provides a foundation in print and digital advertising. In just two semesters, you’ll develop an understanding of both the fundamentals of design—color theory, composition, typography, layout—and the application of those fundamentals in today’s design software tools Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You’ll study how to create advertising and marketing campaigns that connect with consumers, using the principles of concept development and copywriting.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Professional Certificate in Marketing Design
Develop essential skills in branding, advertising, and promotional design that can enhance your small business or build your corporate client base. By helping you learn marketing and communications applications for Photoshop and Illustrator, the Professional Certificate in Marketing Design program gets you started with skills in visual design, including advertising and brand identity. Our online marketing courses are regularly updated to ensure our students are learning current techniques and trends.
360 hours – 9 months
Digital Photography
Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Digital Photography
The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Digital Photography degree at Sessions College is an intensive two-year degree program for students seeking to enter careers as contracted, freelance, or fine art photographers. Designed for high school graduates and adult learners, the program offers a strong foundation in the visual language of photography and a working knowledge of the equipment, software, and production techniques essential for work in the photographic industry.
72 credits – 2 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography
The Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography will provide students with a foundation in the skills required to practice as a professional photographer. In a two semester, credit-bearing program, students will gain experience in a wide range of professional photography scenarios and proficiency in using Photoshop and Lightroom for digital imaging and asset management.
24 credits – 2 semesters
Our 100% online classes provide the training you need to prepare for a career. Start a path to enhance your career today.