The Art Institute of California — San Diego

Infobox University


name = The Art Institute of California — San Diego
established = 1981
president = Liz Erickson
type = Private College
city = San Diego
state = CA
country = USA
website = [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/sandiego/ www.artinstitutes.edu/sandiego]

The Art Institute of California — San Diego is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, The Art Institute is a design, media arts and culinary arts post-secondary school providing bachelor's and associate's degrees in Advertising, Culinary Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation and Web Design & Interactive Media. Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to the area's thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches.

The school, located at 7650 Mission Valley Road in San Diego, California, , was designed with the creative student in mind. Light, spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and both Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity. The school also includes a library resource center, student gallery, student lounge, an art supply store, staff and faculty offices and other amenities. In April 2004, the school opened its dining lab, The Palette—a restaurant open to the public that’s operated by senior level culinary students and overseen by professional chef faculty.

The Art Institute of California — San Diego was founded in 1981 as La Jolla Academy of Advertising Arts, and later known as The Advertising Arts College and The Art Institute of California [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/sandiego/aboutus_mission.asp] . The Art Institute of California- San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). [http://www.accsct.org/DirectorySearchResults.aspx?SearchRequest=art%20institute%20of%20california%20san%20diego&Locations=CA&Programs=&Credentials=]

The Art Institutes system is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mission and History

Mission Statement

The Art Institute of California - San Diego educates and prepares creative and culinary arts students using quality educational programs designed to instruct them in skills useful in everyday performance in the workplace. The Art Institute of California - San Diego faculty achieve this purpose by bringing professional knowledge to their instruction. A student graduating from The Art Institute of California - San Diego can expect to be prepared to seek an entry-level position in his or her chosen field.

Our goal - to be a leader in providing education - must be achieved in accordance with our philosophy: Everything we do is based on quality service to students and their families, faculty, and staff; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; and sound economic principles.

Objectives

Each of The Art Institute of California - San Diego students is expected to gain an understanding of a body of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to his or her degree objective. This understanding is demonstrated through measurable student-learning outcomes specified in the outline of each course for each degree program. In The Art Institute degree programs, students are expected to complete specific courses and develop critical and analytical learning abilities, together with educational values, that contribute to lifelong learning.

History

1981The Art Institute of California — San Diego [formerly La Jolla Academy of Advertising Arts (LJAAA), The Advertising Arts College (TAAC), and later known as The Art Institute of California] created a new school based on the realization that most traditional college advertising or design graduates were not prepared to go to work. These graduates had acquired theoretical knowledge, but had little ability to perform hands-on tasks.

1986The school became an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

1987The school received approval to offer associate's and bachelor's degrees from ACCSCT and BPPVE.

1996The school won the regional AAF "College World Series of Advertising".

1997The school was recognized with the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.

1998The San Diego Business Journal named the school as one of San Diego's top twenty-five colleges.

2000The Art Institute of California — San Diego joined The Art Institutes system of schools located throughout North America.

2002The school’s new 76,000 square-foot campus opens in Mission Valley, as enrollment doubled to more than 800 students in just two years.

2003Fall enrollment surpasses 1400 students in seven career-focused, creative and applied arts degree programs offered by The Art Institute.

2004The Palette, San Diego’s first culinary arts student-run dining room, opens to the public.

Facilities and Equipment

In addition to classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, student lounge, a learning resource center, and an exhibition gallery, The Art Institute maintains an art supply store for the convenience of the students. The year-round average class size is 25 or less. Maximum class size is 30 students for laboratory sessions and 60 students for lecture courses.

Equipment provided is specific to the program of study. This includes but is not limited to projectors, editing decks, digital and SLR cameras, camcorders, Windows and Macintosh computers, printers, and equipped kitchens. The Art Institute is not responsible for loss or damage of student property, including artwork or tapes.

The Art Institute of California — San Diego Library supports the school’s mission by providing information resources that will facilitate the educational goals of students as well as the professional development of faculty and staff. To fulfill this mission, the library develops and maintains a readily available collection consisting of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and CD-ROMs (both networked and stand-alone). The library also provides access to remote sources through electronic access to the Internet. Resources focus on creative art, design, and multimedia production, as well as support for general education enhancement in the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and communication. The mission of The Art Institute's library also includes a responsibility to foster the research skills that will ensure students’ success in their chosen fields.

The Palette Dining RoomThe Palette is San Diego’s premier culinary arts student-run dining room at The Art Institute of California—San Diego

Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs

*Fashion Design

Bachelor of Science Programs
*Advertising
*Culinary Management
*Fashion Marketing & Management
*Graphic Design
*Game Art & Design [http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20041126/news_lz1c26games.html]
*Interior Design
*Media Arts & Animation
*Web Design & Interactive Media

Associate of Science Programs

*Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of California — San Diego’s culinary program has garnered much attention over the last few years. Several articles in the San Diego Union-Tribune have indicated that the school has been a sponsor of or involved with the Chefs of San Diego Celebration [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20050929-9999-lz1w29dining.html] , the San Diego Teen Chef Cook-off [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20040328-9999-news_1m28chefs.html] and the National High School Chef of the Year competition [http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070516/news_lz1f16readers.html] .Today, America's interest in culinary arts is growing as never before. Few occupations can offer the creativity, excitement, and growth found in the culinary arts. Restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, convention centers, retirement homes, hospitals, and entertainment facilities all offer career opportunities for the culinary professional.

The curriculum for The Art Institute of California – San Diego Culinary Arts program is based on the classical principles of Escoffier, emphasizing progressive techniques and trends. Students are taught in modern kitchens and receive practical experience.

The Culinary Arts program consists of courses covering basic skills and techniques, including purchasing and cost control, human relations, kitchen management, international cuisine, nutrition, dining room procedures, garde manger, baking and pastries, a la carte kitchen, and an externship with a quality food service operation in the greater San Diego area.

Graduates of this program will be prepared to seek entry-level in the field of culinary arts.
*Advertising
*Baking & Pastry
*Graphic Design

External links

* [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/sandiego/ The Art Institute of California — San Diego official website]
* [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=7650+Mission+Valley+Rd.,+San+Diego,+CA+92108&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.555061,81.738281&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr&om=0 Map of The Art Institute of California- San Diego]
* [http://www.artinstitutes.edu The Art Institutes official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/artinstitutes The Art Institutes on MySpace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Art-Institutes/9924510905?ref=s The Art Institutes on Facebook]
* [http://www.edmc.edu Education Management Corporation official website]
* [http://library.aicasd.aiiresources.com/ The Art Institute of California — San Diego Library]