Online Art, Design & Photography Degree Programs
Bachelor’s, Associate, and Certificate Programs
Application Deadline: December 2
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About our Programs
Transform Your Passion for Creativity into a Fulfilling Career
Do you dream of going to art school online? Our mission is to empower you to pursue your artistic passions and equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in your chosen creative field.
At Sessions College, you can choose from a wide range of majors: Graphic Design, Digital Media, Illustration, Filmmaking, Photography, and more. The entire program is asynchronous, project-based, and instructor-led, which means you can earn a Undergraduate Certificate, Associate Degree, or a BFA studying entirely online, working at your own pace and at any time convenient for you.
Get ready to upgrade your drawing, painting, photography, filmmaking, or design skills with the support of our expert faculty. With our flexible and innovative approach, you can work on real-world projects and build a captivating portfolio that sets you apart.
Application Deadline. Enroll by December 2 to enter January 6, 2025 classes.
Program Length: Certificate to Bachelor's
Tuition: $300 per credit
Next Start:
January 6, 2025
App Deadline:
December 2
“The online programs at Sessions focus on the tools and techniques used by contemporary artists and designers. Detailed lectures introduce students to the fundamentals of art and design topics while hands on exercises give students the opportunity to practice skills required of a professional artists.”
Jordon Schranz
Department Head of Illustration, Sessions College
Program Curriculum
Choose from an exciting range of degree level programs. Credit transfer and part-time schedules available.
Graphic Design Majors. Graphic designers create the dynamic visual communications that power the world around us. Whether you live in a big city or in the middle of the prairie, designers create the ads you eye, the brands you love, and the magazines you devour. Earning an Undergraduate Certificate, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree can give you the skills, portfolio, and confidence to launch or advance a creative career.
Program Options
- Undergraduate Certificate. Intensive 24-credit program.
- Associate Degree. Rigorous 72-credit program completed in 2 years or less.
- Bachelor's Degree. Comprehensive 120-credit program, completed in 3.3 years or less.
- Financial aid for students who qualify.
Illustration Majors. In today’s increasingly digital design and publishing world, illustrators still hold sway. Because we need a human perspective, the pen (or brush) can be mightier than the pixel. Earning an Undergraduate Certificate, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration can give you the skills, portfolio, and experience to begin or advance your career in creating artwork that informs or entertains.
- Undergraduate Certificate. Intensive 24-credit program.
- Associate Degree. Rigorous 72-credit program completed in 2 years or less.
- Bachelor's Degree. Comprehensive 120-credit program, completed in 3.3 years or less.
- Financial aid for students who qualify.
Photography Majors. A picture is worth a thousand words, but which picture? The explosion of digital photography and social media has put a fabulous camera in the hands of millions, and yet professional photographers continue to create the images that matter. Earning a degree or certificate in digital photography can give you the skills, portfolio, and experience to begin or advance your career in image-making.
- Undergraduate Certificate. Intensive 24-credit program.
- Associate Degree. Rigorous 72-credit program completed in 2 years or less.
- Bachelor's Degree. Comprehensive 120-credit program, completed in 3.3 years or less.
- Financial aid for students who qualify.
Program Outcomes
Students in each program can expect to develop core competencies.
Drawing
Draw and paint utilizing traditional media and classic techniques, demonstrating a command of proportion, perspective, value contrast, and the human figure.
Technology
Create images and graphics by effectively and efficiently using creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry technologies.
Illustration
Conceptualize, create and provide illustrations for a range of commercial applications in traditional or digital media.
Art/Design Principles
Demonstrate the ability to produce visually compelling artwork by applying knowledge of color, typography, and composition.
Projects
Produce and present a variety of illustration projects editorial illustration, sequential art, infographics, and portraits.
Portfolio
Apply creative problem solving and constructive feedback to conceive, produce, and present an impactful body of work that showcases your skills to employers and potential clients.
Illustration Associate Degree Program Outcomes
About Sessions College
Sessions College has been inspiring creative professionals for 25 years.
 Accredited since 2001, we have a unique and proven approach to online education.
Accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission since 2001
Recognized as top design school by GDUSA
Winner of four USDLA awards for distance education
A Better Way to Learn
- Fully Online and Asynchronous. Our programs are fully online and asynchronous, allowing you to fit learning into your life. We provide weekly deadlines to keep you on track, but there are no mandatory login times and our learning platform is available 24 hours a day.
- Project-Based Learning. Our curriculum is designed to be highly interactive and project-based from the ground up to improve learning outcomes and keep you engaged.
- Feedback from Creative Pros. Our program is taught by industry experts who provide 1:1 feedback on all of your work.
What Students Gained from Our Art and Design Courses
Studying online has allowed me to be able to have a flexible schedule for my photography clients, and schedule shoots whenever I need to. It has taught me so much in such a short amount of time, and I’ve been able to apply that to my work!.
I truly enjoyed studying online. I am an independent learner and I like going at my own pace. I loved having the freedom and flexibility to work on my studies when it best fit my schedule.
Whether you’re brand new to art or you have extensive experience and want to learn something new, an online art school provides flexibility and variety, and the option to continue working while you go to school.
Featured Student Work
Student work on this page by: Haley Delgiacco, Brandi Kambalov, Elizabeth Stanley.
Truly Accessible and Affordable Education
Our simple, convenient online admissions process sets you up for success in your program.
Our truly affordable tuition is:
$7,200 per academic year (24 credits) – $3,600 per semester*.
Significantly more affordable than other online design or digital media colleges.
So affordable that 100% of tuition costs may be covered for eligible students.* Find out today if you qualify.
* Federal student aid and military education benefits available for eligible students.
Advance your career with our 100% online design and digital media programs today!
Sessions College
Main Office
404 S. Mill Avenue, Suite 201
Tempe, AZ 85281
Contact Us
800-258-4115 (US)
480-212-1704
admissions@sessions.edu