Are you future culinary, fashion or design-related professional? - At The Art Institute of Philadelphia our goal is to prepare the current and future culinary, fashion or design-related professional through the use of quality educational programs focused on skills used in today's workplace. Many of our instructors are experienced professionals in their fields. They help guide students' sense of design and help students understand a body of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to his or her degree objective.
We prepared you for an entry-level position in your chosen field - Our programs are carefully defined with the support and contributions of leading members of the professional community. Prior to graduating, each student will produce a professional portfolio and will have matured as a thinker, artist, and designer. As a result, a student graduating from The Art Institute of Philadelphia can expect to be prepared for an entry-level position in his or her chosen field.
Our classroom often mimics what you'll find on the job - Our curriculum at The Art Institute is carefully scrutinized and developed by industry leaders and prominent employers who tell us what skills are needed in the workplace. This means that your education is relevant, practical, and hands-on. In fact, the classroom often mimics what you'll find on the job. Deadlines, pitching ideas in front of the class, and working in teams helps you flex those creative muscles. Many of our faculty are also working outside of the classroom so you'll learn what's happening out there...in here.
We are designed to encourage your success - Even our career services are designed to encourage your success. From helping you obtain part-time work while you are attending school to actively supporting soon-to-be graduates' job search, faculty and staff are committed to ensuring that each and every student receive the support he or she needs.