Guide to Selected Design Schools

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

You create the interesting visuals that make all the difference in the world.

But first things first. You'll need an education, taught by faculty, who act like clients. Then mentors. Then back again. And you'll need a portfolio, which will become your all-consuming passion as you're preparing to graduate. Potential employers will want to see what you can do. You'll be ready.

DESIGN

Design programs include (programs vary by location):

• Advanced Graphic Design

• Advertising

• Design Management

• Digital Design

• Drafting Technology with AutoCAD

• Graphic & Desktop Design

• Graphic Design

• Graphic Design & Foundation for Design

• Graphic Design Production

• Home Furnishings Merchandising

• Illustration & Design

• Industrial Design

• Interior Design

• Interior Design & Foundation for Design

• Residental Interiors

• Interior Planning & Dicor

• Residental Interiors

• Visual Communications

Fashion designers, marketers, and merchandisers are the creators of everyday art as we wrap ourselves in their vision. Remember that the fashion industry is more than creativity and passion — it's also extremely competitive. That's why our Fashion programs focus on the creative and business aspects of this fast-paced industry.

What will your impact be in fashion? Where will your designs, inspiration, and business acumen take you? Take your first steps with The Art Institutes.

FASHION

Fashion programs include (programs vary by location):

• Accessory Design

• Fashion & Retail Management

• Fashion Design

• Fashion Design & Merchandising

• Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design

• Fashion Marketing/Merchandising

• Fashion Production

• Visual Merchandising

MEDIA ARTS

Is technology ever as powerful as your imagination? It's up to you to think big about all of the amazing technology at your fingertips without losing sight of what makes a good story in the first place. Many of our programs in Media Arts have a strong design and drawing component in their curriculum.

In all of our programs, technology and media help you to realize your vision.

Media Arts programs include (programs vary by location):

• Animation

• Animation Art & Design & Foundation for Design

• Audio Production

• Broadcasting

• Commercial Photography

• Computer Animation

• Digital Arts

• Digital Film & Video Production

• Digital Photography

• Digital Media Production

• Digital Photography

• Electronic Music

• Event Planning & Promotions Management

• Film

• Game Art & Design

• Independent Short Film

• Game Art & Design & Foundation for Design

• Independent Recording Arts

• Interactive Media Design

• Interactive Media Design & Foundation for Design

• Media Arts & Animation

• Photography

• Professional Recording Arts

• Video Production

• Visual & Game Programming

• Visual Arts

• Visual Effects

• Visual Effects & Foundation for Design

• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

• Web Design