The Art Institutes system of schools is the premier provider of applied and creative arts education and offers programs in fashion design, interior design, media arts, and culinary arts. Our curricula receives input from industry leaders and top employers who tell us what skills they're looking for. We are proud to offer a relevant, practical and hands-on education to thousands of students around the country. The Art Institutes are offered at over forty locations across North America and award associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as non-degree certificates and diplomas.
At The Art Institutes, you'll learn to flex your professional and creative muscles by pitching ideas to your instructors and classmates, meeting deadlines, and working in teams. Many of our faculty work in the areas they teach, so students will learn current industry trends. In all of our courses and programs, instructors use technology and media to help you to realize your creative vision.
Media Arts Program
Our Media Arts programs of studies include a comprehensive drawing and design component. Media Arts students may study:
- Broadcasting
- Game Art & Design
- Media Arts & Animation
- Web Design & Interactive Media
- Photography
- Audio & Media Technology
- Visual & Game Programming
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Fashion Program
If you're interested in The Art Institutes' fashion programs, you may choose to study fashion design, fashion marketing, or visual merchandising. Success in the fashion industry requires more than originality and enthusiasm, however--it's an extremely competitive business. That's why our fashion programs teach both creative and business skills for this dynamic industry.
Culinary Arts Program
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes offer a variety of culinary arts and management courses, from bakery and pastry arts to wines, spirits, and beverage management. Culinary students learn and practice in professional kitchens and build their resumes by participating in internships or externships. Many of our locations also offer on-site restaurants for further experience.
Design Program
From the rooms in our homes to the electric toothbrushes we use, our lives are made easier and more pleasant by design professionals. As a design student, you'll develop a strong portfolio that will demonstrate your skills to future employers. Earn your degree in advertising, graphic design, industrial design, or interior design.
- Certificates
Hospitality & Culinary
- Coursework
Art & Design
- 3 - D Model for Game & Animation
- Accessory Design
- Advanced Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Animation
- Animation Art & Design
- Apparel / Fashion Design
- Commercial Photography
- Computer Animation
- Design and Technical Graphics
- Design Management
- Design Visualization
- Digital Arts
- Digital Design
- Digital Film & Video Production
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
- Digital Photography
- Digital Print Production
- Electronic Music
- Fashion & Retail Management
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design
- Fashion Marketing / Merchandising
- Film
- Game Art & Design
- Game Programing
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design & Foundation for Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
- Interior Design & Foundation for Design
- Interior Planning with AutoCAD
- Kitchen & Bath Design
- Media Arts & Animation
- Photography
- Photography & Design
- Professional Recording Arts
- Residential Design
- Residential Interiors
- VFX for Film & Television
- Visual Arts
- Visual Communications
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
- Visual Merchandising
- Web Design
- Web Design & Interactive Media
Business
Engineering & Construction
Hospitality & Culinary
- Art of Cooking
- Baking & Pastry
- Culinary / Restaurant Management
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership
- Entrepreneurship & Restaurant Ownership
- Food & Beverage Management
- Hospitality & Restaurant Business Management
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Professional Cooking
- Restaurant & Catering Management
- Wine, Spirits & Beverage Management*
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Technology & IT
- Design Studies
- Entertainment Design
- Video Skills
- Visual & Game Programming
- Web Design & Interactive Media & Foundation for Design
Vocational
