The Art Institutes International - Kansas City
Turn your passion into a creative career.
The Art Institutes International - Kansas City is one of The Art Institutes, America's Leader in Creative Education. Here you can get the creative degree to turn your passion and inspiration into a career. The Art Institutes system of schools offers master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees, as well as diplomas and certificate programs specializing in the creative arts. We also offer a variety of online and evening and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. Our students receive a practical, focused education that is designed to prepare them to begin their careers with the real-world skills employers need.
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
Overland Park, home of The Art Institutes International - Kansas City, is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area of nearly two million people. Kansas City's contributions to jazz and the blues are well-known--it also has over 200 fountains and more boulevards than any other city except Paris. The region is anchored by four Fortune 500 companies, the Kansas City Orchestra, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and major league football and baseball teams.
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Design Programs
Good design is everywhere. The luxe hotel lobby. The coffee shop logo enticing you to come inside. If you see yourself making your mark in design, we see you here. Check out our design programs in:
- Advertising (BA)
- Graphic Design (AAS/BA)
- Interior Design (BA)
Fashion
Fashion designers, marketers and merchandisers are the creators of everyday art as we wrap ourselves in their vision. The fashion industry is more than creativity and passion--it's also extremely competitive. That's why our Fashion programs focus on the creative and business aspects of this fast-paced industry. If you have an eye for style and a head for business, check out our Fashion programs:
- Fashion Marketing (BA)
Media Arts
In Media Arts programs, technology and creative vision rules. You'll become comfortable working with ever-evolving technology in the commercial arts. With most of these programs, you'll have animation, audio and interactive technology in which to express yourself. So, if you think of yourself as a storyteller at heart, these programs might be ideal:
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BA)
- Photography (BA)
- Web Design & Interactive Media (BA)
Culinary Arts
Our culinary students come to us from different levels of experience but they all share the same thing--a passion for cooking. And they know something else: There are no shortcuts to a great culinary education. It's why they are here.
Our students learn traditional, fundamental cooking skills. And they learn the realities of working in restaurants and the food service industry.
Watch the professionals at work as you pass by the kitchen of your favorite restaurant. It's orchestrated chaos and hard work. It's opportunity in a thriving industry, just waiting for your vision of the next great meal. Discover your culinary vision through the following programs:
- Baking & Pastry (AAS)
- Culinary Arts (AAS/BA)
Other Locations
Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? With over 45 locations across North America (plus The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh), The Art Institutes has a school in just the right place for you.
The Art Institute of Atlanta®
The Art Institute of Atlanta® — Decatur
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of AustinSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Hollywood
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Inland Empire
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Los Angeles
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Orange County
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Sacramento
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — San Diego
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — San Francisco
The Art Institute of CaliforniaSM — Sunnyvale
The Art Institute of CharlestonSM
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 Fort WorthSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Dallas
The Art Institute of Houston®
The Art Institute of Houston — North®
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of IndianapolisSM
The Art Institute of Indianapolis is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Rm E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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The Art Institute of Jacksonville SM
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
The Art Institute of Las Vegas®
The Art Institute of MichiganSM
The Art Institute of New York City®
The Art Institute of OhioSM — Cincinnati
The Art Institute of Ohio — Cincinnati, 8845 Governors Hill Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249-3317, OH Reg # 04-01-1698B
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 CitySM
The Art Institute of San AntonioSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Houston
The Art Institute of Seattle®
The Art Institute of TampaSM
A branch of Miami International University of Art & Design
The Art Institute of TennesseeSM — Nashville
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of TucsonSM
The Art Institute of VancouverSM
The Art Institute of Virginia BeachSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
The Art Institute of WashingtonSM
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia
The Art Institute of WashingtonSM — Northern Virginia
A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
Certified by SCHEV to operate in Virginia
The Art Institute of WisconsinSM
The Art Institute of York — PennsylvaniaSM
The Art Institutes International — Kansas CitySM
The Art Institutes International MinnesotaSM
The Illinois Institute of Art® — Chicago
The Illinois Institute of Art® — Schaumburg
Miami International University of Art & DesignSM
The New England Institute of Art®
More Locations
- The Art Institute of Atlanta
- The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur
- The Art Institute of Austin
- 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
- 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 Fort Worth
- The Art Institute of Houston
- The Art Institute of Houston - North
- The Art Institute of Indianapolis
- The Art Institute of Jacksonville
- 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 Pittsburgh - Online Division
- The Art Institute of Portland
- The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham
- The Art Institute of Salt Lake City
- The Art Institute of San Antonio
- The Art Institute of Seattle
- The Art Institute of Tampa
- The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville
- The Art Institute of Tucson
- The Art Institute of Vancouver
- The Art Institute of Washington
- The Art Institute of Washington - Northern Virginia
- The Art Institute of Wisconsin
- The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania
- The Art Institutes International Minnesota
- The Art Institutes of Virginia Beach
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
- The Miami International University of Art & Design
- The New England Institute of Art