The Art Institute of Phoenix

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The Art Institute of Phoenix offers creative education programs, utilizing program-specific technology, to help students bring their creative goals to life. Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions using the specialized skills and competencies employers seek. The school offers eleven bachelor’s degree programs and three associate degree programs.

Students come to The Art Institute of Phoenix from across United States and abroad. The student population includes recent high school graduates, transfer students, and those who have left a previous employment situation to study and train for a new career. Students are creative, competitive, and open to new ideas. They place great value on an education that prepares them for an exciting entry-level position in the arts. Assistance is available to help students with resume writing, networking, and keeping abreast of what employers are looking for in job candidates.

The Art Institute of Phoenix provides Internet access for students throughout the school. Students may also utilize multiple computer labs, a Learning Resource Center, a student supply store, a Career Services Center, and a student lounge. Many student organizations and clubs exist to build friendships with like-minded classmates who are also refining their creative talents.

Through a special arrangement with select apartment complexes close to the school, The Art Institute of Phoenix offers students the opportunity to live in nearby furnished apartments.

The Art Institute of Phoenix is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission.

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, 146 Monroe Center NW, Suite 1318, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-2822; Web site: http:// www.accredit-id.org.

The Art Institute of Phoenix is licensed, approved, and regulated by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. The Art Institute of Phoenix is a member of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education and the Arizona Private School Association.

Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. Located in the heart of the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Phoenix is the gateway to cool pine forests, the red rock towers of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon. The city offers sun-filled days and a nightlife that ranges from top comedy and music clubs to the Phoenix Art Museum and Phoenix Symphony Orchestra. Professional sports teams include the Diamondbacks, Suns, Cardinals, and Coyotes.

The Art Institute of Phoenix offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs in advertising, culinary management, digital filmmaking & video production, fashion marketing, game art & design, graphic design, interior design, media arts & animation, visual & game programming, visual effects & motion graphics, and Web design & interactive media.

Associate of Applied Science degree programs are offered in baking & pastry arts, culinary arts, and graphic design.

The culinary arts, culinary management, graphic design, and Web design & interactive media programs are also available in an evening and weekend option format.

The Art Institute of Phoenix is in session year-round. Depending on the program, students can graduate in nine to thirty-six months with a diploma, an Associate of Applied Science degree, or a Bachelor of Arts degree in their chosen field.

The Art Institute of Phoenix is located in a four-story building in the northwest corner of Phoenix. Students enjoy scenic mountain views from many of the building’s large picture windows. With sun streaming into classrooms and computer laboratories, student creativity flows easily. Classroom and computer laboratory facilities are well maintained, with a full-time technology manager on-site. The culinary arts kitchens are spacious and filled with commercial equipment similar to that which students will work with in entry-level positions. Digital media production students have access to a full television studio and control room, along with editing suites to complete their work.

Tuition cost varies by program. Prospective students should contact the school for current tuition costs. Other charges include a starting kit for all first-quarter students. Kits vary in price depending on the program of study.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Students who require financial assistance should first complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet with a financial aid officer.

The Art Institute of Phoenix offers personal attention from knowledgeable, professional instructors. Many of the faculty members are working professionals who bring practical knowledge and professional experience to the classroom. The faculty members at The Art Institute of Phoenix are available for student appointments to discuss academic issues. Faculty members also offer tutoring to students in need of extra help. Faculty members are employed on both a part-time and full-time basis.

The President’s Club is a school organization that promotes the philosophy of “students helping students.” Those students selected to join the club assist new students with adjusting to life in Phoenix, studies at The Art Institute of Phoenix, and school activities. Criteria for selection into this club are a minimum GPA of 3.0 at The Art Institute of Phoenix, good attendance, completion of at least one full quarter of study, a desire to assist other students, and responsible behavior.

Many prospective students meet with an assistant director of admissions to discuss future goals and plan the admissions process. For admission to The Art Institute of Phoenix, students are evaluated on the basis of previous education, background, and a demonstrated interest in the selected program. Portfolio submission is encouraged but not required.

As part of the application process, students must write an essay stating how an education at The Art Institute of Phoenix will help them to attain their creative goals. Successful admission into The Art Institute of Phoenix and a satisfactory program start is dependent upon the essay; grade point average, as evidenced in transcript evaluation; an evaluation of General Educational Development (GED) test scores; a review of nationally based exams (preferred but not required), such as the SAT or ACT; and a personal interview with an assistant director of admissions. There is a $50 application fee.For the most recent information regarding admission requirements, please refer to the current academic catalog.

To obtain an application, make arrangements for an interview, or tour the school, prospective students should contact:

The Art Institute of Atlanta®; The Art Institute of Atlanta®–Decatur; The Art Institute of Austin℠, A branch of The Art Institute of Houston; The Art Institute of California℠–Hollywood; The Art Institute of California℠–Inland Empire; The Art Institute of California℠–Los Angeles; The Art Institute of California℠–Orange County; The Art Institute of California℠–Sacramento; The Art Institute of California℠–San Diego; The Art Institute of California℠–San Francisco; The Art Institute of California℠–Sunnyvale; The Art Institute of Charleston℠, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of Charlotte®; The Art Institute of Colorado®; The Art Institute of Dallas®; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale®; The Art Institute of Houston®; The Art Institute of Houston–North®; The Art Institute of Indianapolis℠*; The Art Institute of Jacksonville℠, A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design; The Art Institute of Las Vegas®; The Art Institute of Michigan℠; The Art Institute of New York City®; The Art Institute of Ohio℠–Cincinnati**; The Art Institute of Philadelphia®; The Art Institute of Phoenix®; The Art Institute of Pittsburgh®; The Art Institute of Portland®; The Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham℠; The Art Institute of Salt Lake City℠; The Art Institute of Seattle®; The Art Institute of Tampa℠, A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design; The Art Institute of Tennessee℠–Nashville, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of Tucson℠; The Art Institute of Vancouver℠; The Art Institute of Washington℠***, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta; The Art Institute of York–Pennsylvania℠; The Art Institutes International–Kansas City℠; The Art Institutes International Minnesota℠; The Illinois Institute of Art®–Chicago; The Illinois Institute of Art®–Schaumburg; Miami International University of Art & Design℠; The New England Institute of Art®.

*The Art Institute of Indianapolis is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Rm. E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204, AC-0080.

**The Art Institute of Ohio–Cincinnati, 8845 Governors Hill Drive, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3317, OH Reg. #04-01-1698B.

***Certified by the State Council of Higher Education to operate in Virginia.