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EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK, YOU SEE OPPORTUNITY. WHO WILL CREATE TOMORROW’S DESIGNS? TOMORROW’S MEDIA? TOMORROW’S FASHIONS? TOMORROW’S CUISINES?
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In other words, who will take advantage of tomorrow’s career opportunities in the creative economy? It could be you.
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Everything from the sofa you’re sitting on to the clothes you’re wearing, from the video games you play to the food you eat— it all started in the mind of a creative professional. If you want to be one of them, start with a focused education at The Art Institutes system of schools. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where you’ll work with professional-grade technology. And our experienced instructors will guide you, respect your ideas, and help you develop the skills you need to compete in the marketplace. In all our programs, technology and media help you realize your vision. No matter which career path you choose, there’s never been a better time to follow it to a creative career—starting with an education from an Art Institutes school that gives you the tools you need to build the future you want.
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Number of Locations for International Students: 37 Total Number of Program Areas: 20 Total Number of Students: 80,300 as of Fall 2011 Housing: Many of our campuses provide access to student housing Application Deadline: Year-round convenient intakes!
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mEDIa aRTS WHERE ImagINaTION aND TEcHNOLOgY mEET OPPORTUNITY. Every day, media arts professionals apply their combination of creativity and technical savvy to bring us new smartphone apps, films, video games, websites, and audio and visual experiences— all the latest digital developments we consumers can’t get enough of. *PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 3D Modeling for Animation & Games Audio & Media Technology Audio Design Technology Audio Production Digital Film & Video Production Digital Photography Electronic Music Film Game Art & Design Independent Recording Arts Media Arts & Animation Photographic Imaging Professional Audio/Visual Professional Recording Arts Sound & Motion Picture Technical Arts Visual & Game Programming Visual Arts Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design & Interactive Media OUR ALUMNI
AMANDA JOHNSTONE Title: Lighting Technician, DreamWorks animation; academy award Winner for avatar School: The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles Program: Media Arts & Animation, 2006 “Be social! It’s the best way for the production team to get to know you and remember to hire you in the future.” 3
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cULINaRY cREaTE THE cUISINE—OR THE WHOLE DININg EXPERIENcE. Today’s culinary industry is fueled by a growing interest in cuisines from around the world, and it could be your opportunity to turn your passion for food into a career. You could work in the kitchen as a culinary artist, or in culinary management as the one who blends all the ingredients, from the food to the ambience, to bring customers in the door and keep them coming back. *PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Culinary Arts & Restaurant Ownership Culinary Management Wine, Spirits, & Beverage Management Event Management Hospitality Food & Beverage Management Hospitality Management Hotel & Restaurant Management OUR ALUMNI GARTH BLACkBURN Title: Executive chef School: The Art Institute of Houston Program: Culinary Arts, 2004
maNagE TO cREaTE EXPERIENcES THaT OTHERS WILL REmEmbER. Behind every successful event, within every 5-star restaurant, overseeing the front desk of the world’s best hotels — is an experienced manager. Capable and support-driven, a great manager has had a long journey, often starting at Ai. 5
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ARE yOU ELIGIBLE TO APPLy? The Art Iinstitutes System of Schools General Admission Guidelines * cERTIfIcaTES DIPLOmaS aSSOcIaTE DEgREES bacHELOR’S DEgREE Highschool Completion or Equivalent Meet the Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirement Be Prepared for an Admissions Interview Be Ready to Create Tomorrow!!! * maSTER’S DEgREE Bachelor’s Degree completion with a CGPA of 3.0 or higher Meet the Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirement Be Prepared for an Admissions Interview Portfolio or other as Required by Program Be Ready to Create Tomorrow!!! TUITION cHaRgE bREaKDOWN Per Credit Hour: $414–$518 Quarterly Tuition Based on 15 Credits: $6495–$8288 Per Academic Year of 3 Quarters: $ 19485–$24864
TOP EMPLOyERS OF THE ART INSTITUTES GRADUATES
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Some of North America’s leading employers have hired our grads. We’re proud of the work our graduates are accomplishing for these top employers and elsewhere in their industries.
*Tuition Costs are Subject to Change and Depend on Program by Location
ScHOLaRSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Scholarships are available for international students and are subject to an admissions essay and a scholarship essay submission
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accOmmODaTION The Art Institutes System of Schools provides students with housing and accommodation options. Contact EDMC International for assistance. TRaNSfER cREDITS We do not imply, promise or guarantee transferability of credits from any other institution.
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*For full details on admissions criteria, please refer to the locxation-specific catalog.
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Graduates of The Art Institutes schools are out there working in a variety of industries – from hotel and retail giants to design firms and corporations.
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A few of the top employers are listed below: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
DreamWorks Animation Inc. Electronic Arts Marriott International Nordstrom Inc. Hilton Hotels Corporations Hyatt Corporation Bose Corporation The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Mercer Kitchen Ethan Allen Interiors Sears Sony Corporation Neiman Marcus Comcast The Walt Disney Company Warner Brother Entertainment Inc.
The Art Institutes is a system of over 50 schools throughout North America. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University or Argosy University. Administrative office: 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ©2012 The Art Institutes International LLC. Since The Art Institutes is comprised of several institutions, see aiprograms. info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info. *Programs and credential levels offered vary by location. accREDITaTION aND LIcENSINg Please visit the following link to view Accreditation and Licensing information for each of The Art Institutes’ locations: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/accreditation-and-licensing.aspx
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