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The Art Institute of Portland

1122 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209

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

Scenic Portland has 37,000 acres of park space and is known as a walker's paradise. This northwest city of 1.7 million people is also known for its world-class art exhibitions, cultural events, coffee houses and brew pubs.

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.

AA in Apparel Accessory 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.

AA in Apparel Design

Associate of Arts 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.

AA 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 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.

BFA in Apparel Accessory Design

BFA in Apparel Design

BFA in Design Research

More functional. More beautiful. More green. More amazing. Today’s products are expected to do more, and work better for us and for the earth - which makes for more opportunities for your innovative thinking to shine.

BFA in Digital Film & Video

BFA in Fashion Marketing

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

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.

BFA in Photography & Design

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 Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management 1

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.