2021 - 2022 Catalog

1 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, NE 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta GA 30328-1649 (800) 275 4242 2021 - 2022 Catalog Publication Date: October 8, 2021 The Art Institute of Atlanta 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, NE 100 Embassy Row Atlanta, GA 30328-1649 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta Two Columbus Center 4500 Main Street, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campus at Virginia Beach Page 1 of 238 For purposes of this Catalog , The Art Institute of Atlanta and The Art Institute of Virginia Beach will be collectively referred to as The Art Institute . Each individual campus from time to time may identify itself by its unique geographical identifier, Atlanta or Virginia Beach. Students have the responsibility to be familiar with the policies and regulations in the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.

2 Students who have questions about policies before matriculation should contact the Admissions Office. Students who have questions about policies after matriculation should contact the Academic Affairs Office. The Art Institute reserves the right to change the information contained in this Catalog , including, but not limited to, program offerings, curriculum, admission requirements, tuition and fees, graduation requirements, and policies, at any time. Notice is not required for a new policy to take effect; however, The Art Institute will make reasonable attempts to promptly notify students of any changes through website or email postings, mail distribution, or other methods deemed appropriate by the institutional administration. 2021 The Art Institute of Atlanta and the branch campus The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campus at Virginia Beach Page 2 of 238 Table of Contents Our Mission.

3 3 Our Tradition .. 3 Our Accreditation .. 3 Our Facilities .. 5 The Art Institute of Atlanta .. 6 The Art Institute of Virginia 7 Foundations .. 8 General Education .. 9 Programs of Study .. 10 Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production .. 11 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production .. 14 Associate of Arts in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production .. 17 Associate of Arts in Digital Photography .. 18 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography .. 20 Diploma in Commercial Photography .. 23 Diploma in Digital Image Management .. 24 Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management .. 26 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design .. 29 Diploma in Fashion Retailing .. 31 Diploma in Residential Interiors .. 32 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Art & Design .. 34 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic & Web Design.

4 37 Graphic Design Concentration .. 37 Web Design Concentration .. 39 Associate of Arts in Graphic & Web Design .. 42 Graphic Design Concentration .. 42 Web Design Concentration .. 44 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration .. 47 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design .. 50 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation .. 53 Diploma in culinary Arts .. 55 Associate of Arts in culinary Arts .. 56 Diploma in Baking & Pastry .. 58 Associate of Arts in Baking & Pastry .. 59 culinary Arts Management .. 61 Bachelor of Science in culinary Arts Management .. 62 Course Descriptions .. 64 Admissions .. 121 Financing a College Education .. 128 Academic Affairs .. 139 Student Life .. 144 General Information .. 176 Academic Policies .. 189 Graduation Requirements .. 203 Student Right To Know .. 203 Financial Services Policies.

5 204 The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campus at Virginia Beach Page 3 of 238 Our Mission The Art Institute of Atlanta is a higher education institution that educates professionals in the creative arts. We provide a student-centered learning environment focused on developing critical thinking and creative strategies consistent with evolving technologies and the global marketplace. AI Atlanta utilizes a set of related institutional priorities to guide the Board and administration in achieving its mission. The institutional priorities are as follows: Academic Excellence: AI Atlanta will deliver quality educational programs across varied formats that achieve industry-relevant student learning outcomes, and which are founded on exceptional instruction. Student Success: AI Atlanta will provide a supportive and student-centered experience leading to student success and degree completion.

6 Institutional Growth and Fiscal Stability: AI Atlanta will implement processes and practices designed to stimulate revenue and enrollment and ensure long-term viability of the institution. Community Engagement: AI Atlanta will collaborate with industry professionals and the community at large to create meaningful partnerships and opportunities. Our Tradition The Art Institute of Atlanta has a long tradition of preparing students for careers by providing a challenging educational environment that responds to changing technologies and the needs of the marketplace. The college is proud of its history of providing graduates with the creative and technical skills demanded by today s employers. Our branch campus, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, now proudly in its 10th year, is building a tradition of its own.

7 No matter which campus you choose, you will benefit from our commitment to students and from a rigorous education in the creative arts. Our Accreditation The Art Institute of Atlanta, including its branch campus The Art Institute of Virginia Beach is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Atlanta. The Bachelor of Science degree in culinary Management, the Associate of Art degree in culinary Arts, the Associate of Art degree in Baking & Pastry, and Diploma programs in culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry offered at The Art Institute of Atlanta are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the american culinary federation Education Foundation.

8 The Bachelor of Science degree in culinary Management, the Associate of Art degree in culinary Arts, and Diploma programs in culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry offered at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the american culinary federation Education Foundation. The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, , 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, Ml, 49503. The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study, and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design granted by The Art Institute of Atlanta meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campus at Virginia Beach Page 4 of 238 for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

9 For more information about NCIDQ Exam eligibility visit: The Art Institute of Atlanta The Art Institute of Atlanta meets the criteria for an exemption from the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission s (NPEC) regulations as outlined in (a)(14). The Art Institute of Atlanta is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104-4340 and is approved for recruiting purposes only by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, 100 North Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104-3758. This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. This school is approved for veterans education benefits. The Art Institute of Virginia Beach The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, Two Columbus Center, 4500 Main Street, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th St; Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600; ).

10 This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campus at Virginia Beach Page 5 of 238 Our Facilities The Art Institute of Atlanta 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Row Atlanta, Georgia 30328-1649 Phone: or Fax: Email: The Art Institute of Virginia Beach A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta Two Columbus Center 4500 Main Street, Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Phone: or Fax: Email: The Art Institute does not have any graduate or post-baccalaureate professional programs. Each campus provides quality educational technology and resources specifically chosen to support the programs of study offered at that location. Each campus includes classrooms, studios, labs, a library, a gallery for showing student work and other exhibits relating to students programs of study, a supply store at the Atlanta location for art supplies and books.