Welcome to California Design College, one of over 30 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
California Design College sits in the Mid-Wilshire district,
just west of downtown LA with a beautiful view of the famous
Hollywood sign. The Mid-Wishire area of Los Angeles is
centrally located just a few minutes from many fashion
attractions, including Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, major
shopping centers, the Fashion District and Hollywood.
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:
Media Arts
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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 (BS)
- Digital Photography (AS/BS)
- Game Art & Design (BS)
- Media Arts & Animation (BS)
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BS)
- Web Design & Interactive Media (AS/BS)
Fashion
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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 (C/AS/BFA)
- Fashion Marketing (AS)
- Fashion Marketing & Management (BS)
Culinary Arts
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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)
- Culinary Arts Management (BA)
Other Locations
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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 Atlanta®
The Art Institute of Atlanta® — Decatur
A satellite 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 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 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 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 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®