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Graduate Stories and Video Testimonials

Your ideas have real value and employers in all kinds of industries need creative thinkers like you. Maybe you know exactly what you want to do with your life, or maybe you’re not sure. You just know what you love. Either way, you aren’t alone.

The 200,000 alumni of The Art Institutes schools have all been in the same boat as you. But with a hands-on education and the student experience found at The Art Institutes schools, they developed the creative skills that have helped them achieve their professional goals. Check out how a few of our alums are living their passions.

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Brian Townsend

Class Of 2010; Media Arts The Art Institute of California — San Diego
Employer: Luxion. Inc.
Job Title: Digital Media Artist

"The Art Institute of California—San Diego gave me all the tools I needed to become a well-rounded and focused professional."

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Jamie Bissonette

Class Of 1996; Culinary Arts The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: Toro and Coppa
Job Title: Chef/Owner

"Opening a restaurant is rewarding, but doing it for myself was unbelievable."

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Rob Roan

Class Of 2007; Graphic Design The Art Institute of New York City
Employer: Euro RSCG Life 4D
Job Title: Senior Designer

"The teachers, with their diverse experience and vigilant support, were incredibly beneficial in strengthening my experience as a student."

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Jorge Arteaga

Class Of 2010; Graphic Design The Art Institute of New York City
Employer: Bartle Bogle Hegarty
Job Title: Designer

"The individual attention provided by the instructors helped to focus my work and (gave me) a sense of what it's like to work in the professional world."

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Alejandro Brubaker

Class Of 2005; Media Arts,
Animation & Special Effects The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: AlexAnimation
Job Title: Founder, Designer, and Animator

"I’m dedicated to becoming a better animator—no matter how far along in my career."

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Christina Meyer

Class Of 2009; Culinary The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Mobi Munch
Job Title: Kitchen Manager

"I enjoy the way food brings people together, whether it be at a restaurant or even in school. I made so many friends by just striking up a conversation about food."

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Amy B. Tronolone

Class Of 2007; Media Arts,
Photography The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: American Eagle Outfitters
Job Title: Senior Photographer

"I get to work with a variety of talented, creative people on a daily basis and I get paid to do what I love. No single work day is ever the same as the last."

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Brendan Walsh

Class Of 2011; Media Arts,
Audio, Video, or Film Production The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Cornerbrook Studios
Job Title: Freelance Videographer

"Getting the opportunity to fail with minimal consequence might be the only reason that I continue to pursue my dreams."

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Patrick Bannan

Class Of 2006; Media Arts,
Animation & Special Effects The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Presence From Innovation
Job Title: Design Illustrator

"My coursework was the foundation for my skill sets, but having a chance to get outside of the structure of syllabi and GPA fostered a curiosity that has served me well."

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Kara Martinelli

Class Of 2002; Media Arts,
Audio, Video, or Film Production The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Hemlock Films
Job Title: Producer

"The Tuskegee Airmen are truly inspiring and it was amazing to be able to talk with them about their experiences."

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