The Art Institute of California — San Diego is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, The Art Institute is a design, media arts and culinary arts post-secondary school providing bachelor's and associate's degrees in Advertising, Culinary Arts, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation and Web Design & Interactive Media. Located in the heart of San Diego's Mission Valley, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to the area's thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches.
The school, located at 7650 Mission Valley Road in San Diego, California, , was designed with the creative student in mind. Light, spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and both Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity. The school also includes a library resource center, student gallery, student lounge, an art supply store, staff and faculty offices and other amenities. In April 2004, the school opened its dining lab, The Palette—a restaurant open to the public that’s operated by senior level culinary students and overseen by professional chef faculty.
The Art Institute of California — San Diego was founded in 1981 as La Jolla Academy of Advertising Arts, and later known as The Advertising Arts College and The Art Institute of California . The Art Institute of California- San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
The Art Institutes system is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
History
1981 The Art Institute of California — San Diego [formerly La Jolla Academy of Advertising Arts (LJAAA), The Advertising Arts College (TAAC), and later known as The Art Institute of California] created a new school based on the realization that most traditional college advertising or design graduates were not prepared to go to work. These graduates had acquired theoretical knowledge, but had little ability to perform hands-on tasks.
1986 The school became an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
1987 The school received approval to offer associate's and bachelor's degrees from ACCSCT and BPPVE.
1996 The school won the regional AAF "College World Series of Advertising".
1997 The school was recognized with the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award.
1998 The San Diego Business Journal named the school as one of San Diego's top twenty-five colleges.
2000 The Art Institute of California — San Diego joined The Art Institutes system of schools located throughout North America.
2002 The school’s new 76,000 square-foot campus opens in Mission Valley, as enrollment doubled to more than 800 students in just two years.
2003 Fall enrollment surpasses 1400 students in seven career-focused, creative and applied arts degree programs offered by The Art Institute.
2004 The Palette, San Diego’s first culinary arts student-run dining room, opens to the public.
Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts Programs
- Fashion Design
Bachelor of Science Programs
- Advertising
- Culinary Management
- Fashion Marketing & Management
- Graphic Design
- Game Art & Design
- Interior Design
- Media Arts & Animation
- Web Design & Interactive Media
Associate of Science Programs
The Art Institute of California — San Diego’s culinary program has garnered much attention over the last few years. Several articles in the San Diego Union-Tribune have indicated that the school has been a sponsor of or involved with the Chefs of San Diego Celebration, the San Diego Teen Chef Cook-off and the National High School Chef of the Year competition. Today, America's interest in culinary arts is growing as never before. Few occupations can offer the creativity, excitement, and growth found in the culinary arts. Restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, convention centers, retirement homes, hospitals, and entertainment facilities all offer career opportunities for the culinary professional.
The curriculum for The Art Institute of California – San Diego Culinary Arts program is based on the classical principles of Escoffier, emphasizing progressive techniques and trends. Students are taught in modern kitchens and receive practical experience.
The Culinary Arts program consists of courses covering basic skills and techniques, including purchasing and cost control, human relations, kitchen management, international cuisine, nutrition, dining room procedures, garde manger, baking and pastries, a la carte kitchen, and an externship with a quality food service operation in the greater San Diego area.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to seek entry-level in the field of culinary arts.
- Advertising
- Baking & Pastry
- Graphic Design
The Art Institute of California — San Diego
7650 Mission Valley Road , San Diego , CA 92108
