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The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago

  • 350 N. Orleans Street
  • Chicago, IL 60654
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WHO WILL CREATE TOMORROW'S DESIGNS? MEDIA? FASHIONS? CUISINES?

It could be you
From video games and movies, to magazines and living spaces. From the clothes we wear, to the food we eat. It all started in the mind of a creative professional. There's a growing demand for innovative thinking, and the creative revolution is opening new opportunities every day. With a focused education from The Art Institute, you can become a part of it.

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of degree programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Our Faculty

Many of our faculty are experienced professionals who continue to work outside of the classroom, sharing their work knowledge with their classes and giving them the inside track on current industry trends and techniques. Our faculty also know first-hand what today's employers need, giving their students the practical, hands-on education they need to help them succeed academically.

Career Services

Career services are offered to all students. From part-time and freelance job search assistance to professional development and interviewing skills, our Career Services staff can help you build your creative future.

Ideal School Location

Known as "the windy city," Chicago, with a population of 8.2 million, is the major business and cultural center of the Midwest. Parks, harbors, beaches, clubs and a wide variety of ethnic restaurants make up this exciting city.



We are introducing an evening and weekend option at certain location of The Art Institute. Now students can earn some degrees during evenings and weekends, with an online and on-ground format.

Programs marked with a (*) are available in this format.

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Exotic. Innovative. Organic. Humanely harvested. There’s a revolution in the way we eat. Diners are more sophisticated and knowledgeable about foods from around the world and how they’re made. Which means you won’t just prepare cuisine for tomorrow. You’ll prepare yourself for tomorrow at our schools.

AAS in Fashion Merchandising

From fashion blogs and online boutiques, to the development of more natural and eco-sustainable fabrics, fashion is changing more than just with the seasons – and your designs and styling can determine how the future looks and where it goes.

AAS in Graphic Design

From store shelves to websites. Product labels to pixels. Graphic design isn’t limited to paper and ink anymore. The world of design is virtually limitless and ready for you to use your talents to make it your own.

Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management

Exotic. Innovative. Organic. Humanely harvested. There’s a revolution in the way we eat. Diners are more sophisticated and knowledgeable about foods from around the world and how they’re made. Which means you won’t just prepare cuisine for tomorrow. You’ll prepare yourself for tomorrow at our schools.

BA in Advertising

Integrated ad campaigns are spreading product communications beyond traditional media through digital messaging, social media sites, and mobile phones. It’s the beginning of a new era in advertising - and you can help lead the way. Find out how at our schools.

BA in Fashion Marketing & Management

Designer boutiques. Pop-up stores. Online storefronts. Running a clothing store means staying ahead of fashion trends and technology advances too. Your store window is now everyone’s computer and mobile screen - and you can dress them all.

Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management

Showmanship. Leadership. Food knowledge. Menu expertise. A lot goes into running a restaurant. And with consumer’s knowledge of the quality of foods on the rise, from sandwich shop to fine bistro, your clientele better appreciates everything you do.

BFA in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production

BFA in Digital Photography

From cover pages to splash pages and beyond, photographic images document our constantly evolving world. And as more magazines and websites offer around-the-clock content online, as a photographer you’ll get to cover it all.

BFA in Fashion Design

From fashion blogs and online boutiques, to the development of more natural and eco-sustainable fabrics, fashion is changing more than just with the seasons – and your designs and styling can determine how the future looks and where it goes.

BFA in Game Art and Design

Gamers consistently demand more sophisticated graphics, and more opportunities to play. And with advancements in 3-D imaging and texture mapping, and the expansion of online, hand-held and mobile games, new opportunities for game designers are being created everyday. Create your tomorrow at Art Institute schools.

BFA in Graphic Design

From store shelves to websites. Product labels to pixels. Graphic design isn’t limited to paper and ink anymore. The world of design is virtually limitless and ready for you to use your talents to make it your own.

BFA in Illustration & Design

From store shelves to websites. Product labels to pixels. Graphic design isn’t limited to paper and ink anymore. The world of design is virtually limitless and ready for you to use your talents to make it your own.

BFA in Interior Design

Architecture. Aesthetics. Flow. Functionality. Comfort. Safety. Zoning. A lot goes into designing interior spaces. And as technology continues to revolutionize how we build and how we live, the opportunities for designers keep expanding too.

BFA in Media Arts and Animation

Digital characters. 3D-graphics. Complete virtual environments. Fantasy is becoming more of a reality in the animation and visual effects world everyday - meaning you can make more of your CG dreams come true too.

BS in Audio Production

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Showmanship. Leadership. Food knowledge. Menu expertise. A lot goes into running a restaurant. And with consumer’s knowledge of the quality of foods on the rise, from sandwich shop to fine bistro, your clientele better appreciates everything you do.

Certificate in Professional Baking and Pastry

Exotic. Innovative. Organic. Humanely harvested. There’s a revolution in the way we eat. Diners are more sophisticated and knowledgeable about foods from around the world and how they’re made. Which means you won’t just prepare cuisine for tomorrow. You’ll prepare yourself for tomorrow at our schools.

Diploma in Baking and Pastry

Exotic. Innovative. Organic. Humanely harvested. There’s a revolution in the way we eat. Diners are more sophisticated and knowledgeable about foods from around the world and how they’re made. Which means you won’t just prepare cuisine for tomorrow. You’ll prepare yourself for tomorrow at our schools.

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Exotic. Innovative. Organic. Humanely harvested. There’s a revolution in the way we eat. Diners are more sophisticated and knowledgeable about foods from around the world and how they’re made. Which means you won’t just prepare cuisine for tomorrow. You’ll prepare yourself for tomorrow at our schools.

Diploma in Fashion Retailing

From fashion blogs and online boutiques, to the development of more natural and eco-sustainable fabrics, fashion is changing more than just with the seasons – and your designs and styling can determine how the future looks and where it goes.

AI Yellow Ribbon Program

It just got easier to make your next career a creative one. The Art Institutes has joined the GI Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program.



Programs, credential levels, and scheduling options vary by school.



Financial Aid

You have lots of questions about financing your education. Our Student Financial Services staff will help you:

  • Apply for grants, loans, and work study, available to those who qualify
  • Complete your financial forms
  • Prepare a financial plan to help you responsibly manage your school expenses
  • Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

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