Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

WELCOME Welcome to The Art Institute of Pittsburgh The College for Creative Minds Without question… the most valuable part of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s past, present and future is the people who make up this creative, exciting, nurturing community. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is a place where creative minds come to learn new ways to apply personal talent, energy and skill in a whole new world of opportunity. In fact, more than 3000 students come together from many states and many nations, rural towns and big cities. Our online community consists of nearly 8,000 more students all over the world. Students converge at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with goals just as diverse as the places they’ve come from but with one common idea… to begin a path toward a creative career. At The Art Institute, we understand that the creative process doesn’t just happen. It takes time. It takes imagination. It takes practice. Our students work with a world-class faculty drawn from the ranks of industry who bring valuable professional experience into the classroom. Many are still working in the fields they teach or operate professional studios. Many are seasoned educators who have been with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for more than twenty years. They’re all here for one important goal… to help their students become part of the successful alumni network of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. The Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s historic impact on American culture is a story best told through the successes of more than 55,000 alumni. Graduates influence our daily lives as photojournalists for major metropolitan newspapers and interior designers for major firms and hotels and hospitals. They entertain us as animators on feature films, television shows and video games. Art Institute of Pittsburgh Industrial Design graduates create the innovative new products we all want to buy, the cars we drive and the children’s toys we love. Video and digital media specialists bring us the news and tell the stories we watch everyday. The advertising and graphic design industry is influenced by Art Institute graduates who create visual communications for agencies, corporations and non-profit organizations all over the world. The hallmark of The Art Institute has always been curriculum that evolves and responds to the employment marketplace, supported by industry-relevant technology. The school boasts 10 floors of fully networked computer labs and specialty facilities such as editing suites, digital photography labs, a television production studio, an industrial design machine shop, fully equipped culinary kitchens, a restaurant and more. Our staff of financial aid officers, job advisors, and counselors is committed to providing students with individualized service. Confidential counseling is available when academic or personal problems create roadblocks to success. Students are encouraged to join one of many school organizations or student professional chapters. Students can also attempt to gain experience while in school, by trying to attain freelance opportunities and participate in community service projects supported or cosponsored by The Art Institute. A team of experienced career advisors works closely with graduating students to assist in an aggressive plan designed to help each student define and meet their individual career goals. Explore the academic programs and career possibilities available with a degree from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Browse our catalog to learn about our bachelor’s, associate’s or diploma programs, our personality and our creative culture. When you visit, we think you’ll find a place with distinct character and limitless possibilities… all about people just like you. I look forward to personally welcoming you on your Orientation Day. I wish you the very best as you begin to invest in your future as a student at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I ask you to work hard, make discoveries, enjoy yourself and take advantage of the opportunities that surround you. If you keep your goals in sight, I’ll meet you on a stage one day soon to confer your degree, shake your hand and proudly call you a graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Sincerely, George L. Pry President

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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