The Art Institute of Tucson

Welcome to The Art Institute of Tucson, 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

The Art Institute of Tucson is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country--Tucson, Arizona. Tucson is a fast-growing, progressive metropolitan area with an incredibly rich cultural heritage. Tucson today combines the cultures of the United States and Mexico with continued influence from past settlement by Native Americans, Spanish explorers and Anglo frontiersmen. The result is a diverse mix of people, architecture, food and communities that serve as a catalyst for inspiring our students' creativity.

Our students are able to study among postcard images of the deserts and mountains. With all of the city life amenities and natural beauty found in Tucson, The Art Institute of Tucson provides our students with the perfect backdrop for an education in the creative arts.

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:

• Advertising (BA)
• Graphic Design (AAS/BA)
• Interior Design (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)
• Media Arts & Animation (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:

• Culinary Arts (AAS/BA)

Information

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