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Why choose The Art Institutes?
You can create tomorrow. Let us show you how.
The world needs more creative professionals—people who put their passion to work in design, media arts, fashion, and culinary careers.
Together, we can help you create tomorrow.
Discover what The Art Institutes has to offer
Media Arts
Creativity plus technology equals opportunity. We’ll help you evolve your passion into tomorrow’s big idea.
Culinary
Learning international cuisines and the techniques that drive them will mean you’re prepared for a world of opportunity.
Find a location near you
With over 50 locations nationwide, there’s an Art Institutes’ school in your area.
Our alumni's path to success
Here, notable graduates talk about their education, careers, and what it takes to succeed.
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Browse artwork and read insights from alumni, our students, and instructors.
Not just faculty. But mentors.
Bringing experience and passion into our classrooms.
Our 4,000 faculty members across all Art Institutes schools and programs comprise a dedicated team focused on one thing: Helping you tap the opportunity in a marketplace driven by ideas.
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Robert Westerkamp
Industrial Design
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Charlene Parsons
Fashion
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Phil Bekker
Photographic Imaging
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Shawn Culp
Culinary
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Jane Carlton Hall
Fashion
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Francine Marz
Culinary
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Mike Watson
Fashion Marketing & Management
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Sharon Kaitner
Web Design & Interactive Media
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" I tell students about my success and my failures. Any kind of real-world or live experience is valuable and can be shared."
Robert Westerkamp
Industrial Design
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" Since I have had the great experience of working with designers and major retailers, I can open more doors for students and give them real-world knowledge."
Charlene Parsons
Fashion
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" All of my assignments are based on commercial shoots that incorporate the course competencies."
Phil Bekker
Photographic Imaging
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" Bringing my passion along with 15 years of solid industry and competing experience allows me to deliver a dynamic, "real-world" lesson during each of my classes."
Shawn Culp, CEC, FMP
Culinary
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" My students love to hear stories of my experiences as a fashion designer and business owner. It inspires them to think forward to their own future and to visualize themselves as a fashion professional."
Jane Carlton Hall
Fashion
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" We hold students to industry standards so that they can adjust to industry positions. We know what is expected from their future bosses so we try to instill those traits in the classroom."
Francine Marz, MBA, CEC
Culinary
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" My ongoing interaction in the industry constantly shapes the outcome of projects and assignments in my classrooms."
Mike Watson
Fashion Marketing & Management
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" Preparing students for their next phase in life by speaking to some of the functional and artistic skills gives them an extra boost."
Sharon Kaitner
Web Design & Interactive Media
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The same industry–leading tools and technology used by professionals—available in the classroom.
Design
Get guidance and experience using industry-leading technologies like HP and Apple hardware, Adobe Master Collection, Adobe CS6, and DSLR cameras.
Media Arts
Learn the art of innovation with the latest Apple and HP hardware, Adobe Master Collection, Autodesk Suite, Unity 3D, Motionbuilder, HD Video, DSLR cameras, and more.
Fashion
Create your collection with Lectra, Gerber Accumark PDS/WebPDM, Apple hardware, and Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
Culinary
Learn essential techniques and over 20 world cuisines, including Classical European, Latin, Indian, American Regional, Asian, and more.
* Technology varies by location and program.
Real graduates. Real success.
Our graduates leave prepared with the experience and know-how to excel in fast-paced environments.
Are you ready to shape the future?
Apply today and we'll give you the tools to get started.