All of the programs at The Art Institute of California—Los Angeles are offered on a year-round basis, which means that you can continue to work toward your degree without interruption. With the guidance of outside professionals who work in industries specific to educational programs, curricula is carefully crafted. The goal is to ensure that courses meet the needs of today’s constantly evolving marketplace, and students are taught the skills that will help them achieve entry-level jobs and be able to adapt to changing marketplace conditions.
An impressive and highly qualified faculty – who have or are working in their respective fields -- share their knowledge of and experiences and strive to strengthen students' skills and to cultivate their talents through well-designed curricula. They also help students get a real-world understanding of what happens in the workplace and how important professionalism is to success. And, in their classrooms, these instructors create an environment that encourages free expression, leadership and responsible decision- making.
The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles offers Bachelors, Associates degrees and a diploma program in a variety of creative and culinary arts disciplines.
The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles offers the following program of study:
Associate of Science Degrees:
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, Á la carte kitchen, and includes an externship with a quality food service operation in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles is the first step toward a career in graphic design. Students develop basic skills in design, illustration, painting, and typography, and are trained in creative problem solving and the ability to offer solutions that are successful in the business of commercial graphics. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of both computer graphics and traditional design and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field. Students graduate with the training and portfolio normally required for an entry-level position in visual communications.
Web Design & Interactive Media is an exciting new field of integrated electronic communications that is becoming an essential part of the business, education, and entertainment industries. The advent of multimedia has established a regeneration of energy in business that has led to the creation of employment opportunities that require an individual who can combine sound, graphic arts, text, and video/film to enhance the dissemination of information. Compounding this is how the Internet is changing the scope of business today, resulting in the creation of a vast new electronic marketplace where commercial transactions take place in Web-based applications.
As an outcome of the program, each student uses all of the skills learned to create an individualized digital portfolio. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level positions in this rapidly expanding and fascinating field.
The Video Production program provides intensive training for individuals who want to be successful in this fast-paced, creative industry. Whether it’s information or entertainment, the wide appeal of electronic media has created an increasing need for people skilled in the video production arts.
Graduates of this program develop technical capabilities and the business marketing and promotional skills necessary to create opportunities in markets nationwide.
Bachelor of Science Degrees:
The Bachelors Degree Program in Culinary Management prepares graduates for foodservice related management and supervisory trainee positions. The program provides an opportunity for students to become competent in the identified priorities of the foodservice industry: communication, training, leadership, motivation, management, human resources, technology, accounting, marketing, and customer relations.
From overseeing food quality, to dealing with customers, to making staffing decisions, a foodservice manager handles hundreds of varied yet critically important tasks every day. The manager's capabilities and day-to-day performance, and abilities to make decisions quickly, often determine the ultimate success or failure of a foodservice operation.
The Bachelors program in Game Art & Design offers a broad range of work-ready design and technology competencies focused on career paths in the specialty of game art. Students will acquire a combination of skills in drawing, perspective, 2-D design, and animation. They will study lighting and scene setup, color theory, anatomy and gesture, as well as explore motion maps, characters, level design, and rototyping. Students also will develop skills in scriptwriting, storyboarding, character animation, programming, networking, and Web-based game content production. In this program, students will learn the importance of creating portfolios and reels that reflect their knowledge of the game industry.
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles is the first step toward a career in graphic design. Students develop basic skills in design, illustration, painting, and typography, and are trained in creative problem solving with the ability to offer solutions that are successful in the business of commercial graphics. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills and techniques of both computer graphics and traditional design and production tools, such as the drawing board and drawing instruments. Advanced training includes the execution of assignments encountered by professionals in the field. Students graduate with the training and portfolio normally required for an entry-level position in visual communications.
Interior designers are experts in the art of creating mood, from a romantic supper club to a work-efficient office environment. They have the ability to shape the way we feel about where we live, work, and play. Students first get started with studies in drawing, perspective, proportion, color, and basic design. From there, they move on to computer-aided drafting (CAD) to plan residential and commercial space. In addition, students also learn the importance of structural safety codes and how they impact their role as an interior designer.
Exciting opportunities such as animation artist, special effects artist, broadcast graphics designer, and video post-production artist are at the forefront of an industry that is repackaging information in creative new ways. Students begin with a substantial foundation in drawing, color, design, video production, and computer applications. From this foundation, students develop advanced skills in various aspects of computer graphics and animation. Students learn to use the tools of the computer animation profession, ranging from computer operating systems to 3-D modeling and desktop video production. These tools enhance students' flexibility and creativity, and enable them to produce an individualized digital portfolio that demonstrates their practical and technical abilities to potential employers.
The Video Production program provides intensive training for individuals who want to be successful in this fast-paced, creative industry. Whether it’s information or entertainment, the wide appeal of electronic media has created an increasing need for people skilled in the video production arts.
Graduates of this program develop technical capabilities and the business marketing and promotional skills necessary to create opportunities in markets nationwide.
Diploma:
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, Á la carte kitchen, and includes an externship with a quality food service operation in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Art of Cooking diploma program emphasizes progressive techniques and trends. Students are taught in modern kitchens and receive practical training. The Art of Cooking program consists of courses covering basic skills and techniques including use of culinary equipment, food safety, American regional cuisine, baking and pastry as well as nutrition. Students gain hands on experience operating the school restaurant, Bistro 31, working in the kitchen and the front of the house.
Students successfully completing this program will be prepared for entry-level positions such as line cook, (sauce, grill, broiler, or fry cook). You can gain experience in settings such as entertainment establishments, resorts, hotels, clubs, restaurants, hospitals, and other health care institutions conventions centers and even on cruise ships.
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