Fort Lauderdale is a metropolitan city with an international flair and yet maintains a hometown spirit. There's something for every personality and lifestyle that overflows into The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale campus making this a very special place to pursue a design, fashion, media, or culinary arts education.

Enjoy the beach, museums, art festivals, concerts, and sports of all kinds. Get involved with community projects. Make friends with other students who share your passion for creativity and self-expression. The diversity of students from many countries around the world will expose you to various cultures and traditions. And who knows, the person sitting next to you in class could be your future partner in business. It's happened many times.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, located in the heart of a city known as the "Venice of America" due to its many waterways, opened its doors in 1968 to welcome a small number of students interested in only one of three fields of study - Commercial Art, Interior Design, or Fashion Illustration. Through the years, the curriculum has been refined to include a wide spectrum of visual, applied arts, culinary arts or other business-related fields to service multimedia and technology fields. Our programs are designed not only to help develop your creativity but also to make you marketable to employers after graduation.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's dedicated faculty understands what you need to succeed, since they are industry professionals. You'll find fast-paced insight from leading members of the professional community, classes sized to ensure that you get individual attention, and lots of hands-on experience to refine your skills. From Admissions to Financial Aid to Student Affairs and Career Services, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's knowledgeable staff is ready to support and encourage you toward one common goal - a portfolio and resume that qualifies you for employment opportunities.

After you have discovered Fort Lauderdale, shake the sand off your shoes, tuck away your roller-blades, fold up your shopping bag and get ready for an education that will last a lifetime. When you enter the doors of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale you'll discover a college with an emphasis on providing you with a quality education in a stimulating and creative environment that enables you to pursue and attain your career goals.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE

• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1968
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate of Science degrees, or diplomas in selected programs
• President is Charles J. Nagele
• There are approximately 35,000 alumni of The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
• The staff and faculty combined is approximately 378
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers school-sponsored housing and independent housing referrals.
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale has received numerous awards including the Chef's Palette restaurant 2005 American Culinary Federation's Achievement of Excellence Award and the coveted 2001 Career College of the Year Distinguished Performance Award from the National Alliance of Business.
• The  Interior Design major has the Council for Interior Design Accreditation
• The Bachelor of Science degree program in Culinary Arts Management is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

• ADVERTISING – Bachelor of Science
• ART OF COOKING – Diploma
• BAKING & PASTRY – Associate of Science
• BROADCASTING – Associate of Science
• CULINARY ARTS – Associate of Science
• CULINARY MANAGEMENT – Bachelor of Science
• DIGITAL FILMMAKING & VIDEO PRODUCTION – Bachelor of Science
• FASHION DESIGN – Associate of Science
• FASHION DESIGN – Bachelor of Science
• FASHION MERCHANDISING – Bachelor of Science
• GAME ART & DESIGN - Bachelor of Science
• GRAPHIC & DESKTOP DESIGN – Diploma
• GRAPHIC DESIGN –  Associate of Science
• GRAPHIC DESIGN - Bachelor of Science
• ILLUSTRATION – Bachelor of Science
• INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - Bachelor of Science
• INTERIOR DESIGN – Bachelor of Science
• MEDIA ARTS & ANIMATION – Bachelor of Science
• PHOTOGRAPHY – Associate of Science
• PHOTOGRAPHY – Bachelor of Science
• RESIDENTIAL DESIGN - Diploma
• WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA - Associate of Science
• WEB DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA - Bachelor of Science
• VIDEO PRODUCTION – Associate of Science
• VISUAL EFFECTS & MOTION GRAPHICS - Bachelor of Science

LOCATION

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 SE 17 Street
Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Phone:  1-800-275-7603