The Art Institute of Atlanta (TAIA, Ai Atlanta) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Imagine attending an institution where everybody will totally respect and encourage your individuality. The Art Institute of Atlanta (or simply, “Art Institute” or “AiAtlanta”) is an exciting, lively learning community where you will be encouraged and adequately supported to put in your utmost best. This is a school where diversity is not stared at, but celebrated! The Art Institute of Atlanta is where you will get to attend classes with other talented and committed students. You will definitely find other students who share your interests and ideas.

All the classes at the Art Institute of Atlanta are by faculty. You are sure of getting individual attention in your classes, because the student/faculty ratio in this school is 15 to 1! You can also have access to the faculty outside classes too. The curriculum in each program at the Art Institute of Atlanta is specifically designed to train you in your major area, starting from the first quarter. You will be glad to know that the general education classes are designed to appeal to you and are spread all through your program.

The Art Institute’s faculty does not only bring you strong educational credentials but will also bring into the classroom, laboratory and studio; helpful industry experience as well. The program specific faculty at the Art Institute are highly experienced in their fields. You will have the pleasure of learning from teachers who own design companies and animation instructors who still do freelance work at companies whose name will definitely ring a bell. A lot of the chef teachers are actually practicing chefs at catering outfits or restaurants. The photographic imaging faculty at the Art Institute of Atlanta are even having their work published in both nationwide and international publications. Regardless of how active these instructors may be in their careers, the Art Institute faculty’s topmost concern is teaching – in order to help you learn, develop and also make the necessary connections that will help you succeed in your chosen career path.

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Information Summary

Ranks 128th in Georgia and 3858th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	31.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$18,996
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	83 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	57% / 38%
Enrollment Total (all students)	1,246

Academics

The Art Institute of Atlanta is part of a system of more than forty (40) for-profit institutions situated in major cities all over North America, known as The Art Institutes. These institutions are all owned and run by the Education Management Corporation. These Art Institutes have successfully graduated more than 150,000 students as of the year 2005, training students in the field of creative & applied arts, fashion, culinary arts, design and media.

History

In 1949, The Art Institute of Atlanta was established and was known as Massey Business College, a school that offered diploma courses in standard business and secretarial skills. During the next 20 years, the institution added fashion, interior design and liberal arts to the list of programs it offered.

In 1975, the Massey Business College became known as The Art Institute of Atlanta and focused on a creative & applied arts curriculum. The school soon became accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

The Art Institute moved to its present location in 1999, a five storey building in Sandy Springs, the college has also expanded to a second building that is located just across the street. Audio Production was added to school’s list of programs in 2004. In Jan 2007, the school added Fashion and Retail Management to its list of programs.

Certificates Awarded

AiAtlanta awards associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, this includes BFA degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts), BA degrees (Bachelor of Arts) and BS degrees (Bachelor of Science), you can also enroll for diploma and non degree courses at AiAtlanta.

Facilities

You will be glad to know that the school has provided equipment & facilities that you will need in order to achieve your academic goals. A few of the facilities that you will find at The Art Institute of Atlanta are:

A well equipped library – the library has over 40,000 resources such as books, CD-ROM’s, video tapes and DVD’s, you can find resource for any program of study at the library.

Computer labs – the college offers almost 24 PC and Mac computer labs. At the computer labs, you will get to attend a couple of your classes and also have access to the technology required to successfully complete your class homework.

Specialty Labs & Studios – these particular labs and studios are specially designed to be used for specific programs. Labs such as audio lab, video studio, digital editing lab, digital imaging lab and so on

Art, drafting and figure drawing labs – because AiAtlanta is all about hands-on training, you will find that there are lots of classrooms with easels and drawing tables.

World-class Classrooms – all the classroom at AiAtlanta are wired for internet connectivity. A lot of the classrooms also have audio visual equipment. Many of the classrooms seat up to 25 students.

Training kitchens & dining lab – 5 training kitchens are where you can train to become the world’s greatest chef through the school’s culinary arts program. The student-run restaurant known as “Creations Dinning Lab” offers the public modern classical French delicacies.

AiAtlanta also offers top quality student cafes and a whole lot more!

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Admissions

If you are attending college for the very first time and you wish to earn your first associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or you simply want to earn one of the Art Institute of Atlanta’s diploma certificates, you will be required to complete the following application process:

Personal interview – you should meet with the AiAtlanta’s assistant director of admissions. Under certain situations, this requirement can be easily fulfilled by a simple phone interview. The aim of the interview process is to explore your background and interests in order to check out how they relate to school’s courses and to also assist you in indentifying the ideal program that is consistent with your background and interests and to give you helpful information regarding the school’s curriculum and support services.

You will need to submit application for admission, and this will include an admissions essay and enrollment agreement.

Your high school transcript or GED test scores is also a requirement to get in. Your transcripts MUST clearly show all the grades you made while you attended high school and your date of graduation. If you are still in high school, you may be considered for early admittance contingent– that is, until you can provide proof of your high school graduation. You must mail or fax your transcripts directly to the Art Institute of Atlanta. Before you can start your education at AiAtlanta, you must have earned a certificate from a high school that is regionally accredited or from a home schooling program that is state approved, or you must have earned a GED. AiAtlanta will not accept a certificate of attendance or certificate of completion.

You will also need to submit an official report of your COMPASS test scores. You can also use ASSET, SAT or ACT test scores in place of COMPASS test scores. If you have not taken any of these tests prior to applying for admission, you can take the COMPASS test at AiAtlanta – free off charge. When you take the ACT or SAT test, you should use the code number 5429, this way, the test scores will be reported directly to AiAtlanta.

You will have to pay a non-refundable application fee and a refundable tuition deposit.

Important Note A portfolio of your work will not be needed in order to gain admission, but you will need it if you are a high school senior planning to enter the scholarship competition held annually. You will also not need any experience in the hospitality or foodservice industry if you are applying to enter The Art Institute of Atlanta International Culinary School.

Financial Aid

The Art Institute of Atlanta totally recognizes the huge financial commitment that is made when acquiring a college education. The school’s financial services personnel will work with you in order to come up with a personal financial plan that is based on your specific financial needs so that you can reach your academic and career goals. AiAtlanta’s financial aid staff will guide you through the whole process of calculating your learning costs, developing an ideal payment plan, applying for financial aid programs and finishing your financial aid paperwork – this includes the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

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Students

The Art Institute of Atlanta offers student housing conveniently located in gated communities. You can get assistance from either the professional personnel or the student resident assistant who also live among students in the housing units and are there to assist you 24 hours a day.

At AiAtlanta, it is not all studying and attending classes and labs. You can grab a quick lunch or tasty snack between classes at the deli, check out the latest exhibit at the gallery or buy something at the supply store. If you are the party type, you will be thrilled to know that there are lots of social activities at AiAtlanta. You can even join one of the many clubs and various organizations that will meet your professional or personal interest.

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Beyond life on campus, you can also get to enjoy what the beautiful city has to offer. There are fun clubs, art galleries and museums you can visit with friends. You can even attend music concerts or go watch the Braves baseball games. If you love rollerblading, Piedmont Park is just the place where you can enjoy rollerblading.

Bibliography

The Art Institute of Atlanta “Student Life”.. 2011.<http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/student-life/>

Where Creativity Goes to School ”The Art Institute of Atlanta”. 2008.<http://www.wherecreativitygoestoschool.com/atlanta/>

All Culinary Schools ”Who Will Create Tomorrow’s Cuisines?”. 2002-2011.<http://www.allculinaryschools.com/school/the-international-culinary-school-at-the-art-institutes/georgia-atlanta>

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