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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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Beth Eckel

Class of 2006; Animation & Special Effects; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: ClickMotive
Job Title: Production Designer

"This is a fun career with the potential to make a lot of money, but you must work hard and dedicate yourself. Long hours come with the territory ... in school and at work."

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Jeff Bannister

Class of 2007; Audio, Video, or Film Production; The Art Institute of Dallas
Employer: CRM Studios
Job Title: Lead Motion Graphics Artist/Art Director

"(My instructors) helped me make a name for myself in Dallas-Fort Worth as a Motion Graphics artist."

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Jonelle Milton

Class of 1972; Fashion Design; The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Employer: j Graphics
Job Title: Owner/Designer

"What each of us does effects everyone. You must have the spirit of giving to the team, because as the team grows, your opportunities also grow."

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Kristyn Winn

Class of 2007; Culinary Arts; The Art Institute of Colorado
Employer: Fresh Tomato Catering Company
Job Title: Owner

"Have a great work ethic."

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Mike York

Class of 2007; Media Arts; The Art Institute of Colorado
Employer: Line of Acrion Cinema
Job Title: Character Animator

"Keep it simple and keep a positive attitude; it can go a long way."

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Sharon Wright Martin

Class of 1989; Graphic Design; The Art Institute of York — Pennsylvania
Employer: The Wright Impression
Job Title: Owner, Designer

"Work smarter, not harder."

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Wes Wheeler

Class of 2007; Game Design & Programming; The Art Institute of California — San Diego
Employer: Sony Online Entertainment
Job Title: Concept Artist

"Never get lazy about learning or following the core skills."

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Alex Herrera Jr.

Class of 2007; Graphic Design; The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles
Employer: Walt Disney Imagineering
Job Title: Graphic Designer

"Work hard and love what you do and success will surely be waiting."

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Rachel Easterling

Class of 2007; Fashion Design; The Art Institute of Charlotte
Employer: Justice
Job Title: Visual Merchandising and Specialty Business Manager

"NEVER wear a black belt with brown shoes."

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Matthew Giampa

Class of 2006; Animation & Special Effects; The Art Institute of Vancouver
Employer: Frantic Films
Job Title: 2-D Compositor

"Get to know your instructors! Chances are they are working in the industry and this industry relies heavily on connections and word of mouth."

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