The Art Institute of Seattle

Welcome to The Art Institute of Seattle, one of over 40 locations within the established Art Institutes system, located in major cities throughout North America. The Art Institutes offers bachelor's and associate's degrees, diplomas and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts. Students receive a practical, focused education that prepares them to begin their careers with on-the-job skills employers need.

Faculty

Many of our faculty are experienced professionals with impressive achievements in their fields of expertise. They continue to be involved in contemporary creative trends and techniques and share that knowledge with their students. Our faculty know first-hand what employers need and they provide practical, hands-on education that meets those needs.

Career Services

Getting an education is a major goal, but it's one which usually leads to the real goal - landing that all-important first job that launches your career. To help make that leap, our students turn to the personalized, comprehensive services offered by the school's Career Services Department.

Ideal Locations

A magnificent port city on the Pacific rim, Seattle is nestled among snowcapped mountains. It is also home to Microsoft and Starbucks. A friendly city of 2.9 million people, this city is rich in international culture and offers sophisticated arts and entertainment, including sailing on Puget Sound.

Design

Good designers are an interesting breed; they live and breathe in the aesthetic and functional realm. Their discerning eyes notice type treatments on commercials and movie credits. A great-looking chair makes them green with envy.

If you are a kindred soul to this kind of thinking, check out our Design programs:

• Digital Design (D)
• Graphic Design (AAA/BFA)
• Industrial Design (BS)
• Industrial Design Technology (AAA)
• Interior Design (AAA/BFA)
• Residential Design (D)

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:

• Animation Art & Design (AAA)
• Audio Production (AAA)
• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA)
• Game Art & Design (BFA)
• Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
• Photography (AAA/BFA)
• Video Production (AAA)
• Web Design & Interactive Media (AAA/BS)

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 Design (AAA/BFA)
• Fashion Marketing (AAA/BS)

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:

• The Art of Cooking (D)
• Baking & Pastry (D/AAA)
• Culinary Arts (AAA)
• Culinary Arts Management (BS)

Other Locations

Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? With over 40 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 Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
• The Art Institute of Tucson - Tucson, AZ
• The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire - San Bernardino, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles - Santa Monica, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Orange County - Santa Ana, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
• The Art Institute of California - San Diego - San Diego, CA
• The Art Institute of California - San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale, CA
• The Art Institute of Colorado - Denver, CO
• Miami International University of Art & Design - Miami, FL
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale, FL
• The Art Institute of Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
• The Art Institute of Tampa - Tampa, FL
• The Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
• The Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur - Decatur, GA
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago - Chicago, IL
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
• The New England Institute of Art - Brookline, MA
• The Art Institute of Michigan - Novi, MI
• The Art Institutes International Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas - Henderson, NV
• The Art Institute of New York City - New York, NY
• The Art Institute of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
• The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham, NC
• The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
• The Art Institute of Portland - Portland, OR
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
• The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania - York, PA
• The Art Institute of Charleston - Charleston, SC
• The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville - Nashville, TN
• The Art Institutes International - Kansas City, KS
• The Art Institute of Austin - Austin, TX
• The Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, TX
• The Art Institute of Houston - Houston, TX
• The Art Institute of Salt Lake City - Draper, UT
• The Art Institute of Washington - Arlington, VA
• The Art Institute of Seattle - Seattle, WA
• The Art Institute of Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

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