Academics

The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston, educates and prepares students through hands-on learning using industry-related equipment. Our knowledgeable faculty bring their real-world experience into the classroom, preparing our students to seek entry-level positions in their chosen fields. Your classroom experience is complemented by Mac and PC computer labs, a library, and a student supply store.

Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing you to continue your work uninterrupted until graduation. Programs are created with the support and contributions of leading members of the professional community. Curricula are reviewed periodically to ensure they meet the needs of a changing marketplace.

Click here to browse or download the current academic catalog, which provides everything you need to know about our degree programs, course offerings, policies and procedures, student services, and much more.

The Art Institute of Austin offers selected online courses through a consortium agreement with The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division. Online classes are 5-1/2 weeks in length and have the same course and exit competencies as the on-ground version of the same course. For more information, visit The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division's Web site, http://www.aionline.edu.