The mission of The Art Institute of Indianapolis is to be the leader in providing postsecondary learning-centered education programs in the fields of commercial art and design, fashion and culinary arts in an environment where students who actively participate can maximize their creativity and acquire marketable skills and knowledge to pursue a career at entry-level in their fields of study.  The staff and faculty endeavor to provide students an environment that encourages artistic expression, leadership and responsible decision making.  The Art Institute of Indianapolis believes in the worth and potential of each student and strives to provide quality programs and services that foster development of that worth and potential.

The objectives of the mission are:
• Involving employers in the development of curricula that is responsive to industry needs through Program Advisory Committees.
• Employing faculty who possess appropriate academic credentials, industry-related experience, and who exhibit excellence in teaching.
• Enhancing institutional effectiveness by consistently assessing and improving student retention, employment assistance, learning outcomes, and graduate and employer satisfaction.
• Fostering a culture of learning and collaboration that assures academic freedom, professional development and encourages responsible decision making and critical thinking among students, faculty, and staff.
• Assisting graduates in obtaining career-related employment.
• Serving the community as a creative and educational resource through the active participation of students, faculty, and staff in a variety of outreach opportunities.

VALUES

• We believe in excellence in higher education that prepares graduates for careers, reflects the needs of the business growth and excellence.
• We believe the student is an active participant in the educational process.
• We believe that student satisfaction contributes to our success.
• We believe in civic and professional service.
• We believe in mutual respect, active participation and collaboration.
• We believe that employee development, satisfaction, engagement and responsibility are essential to productivity, growth and excellence.
• We believe in continual institutional improvement and effective management of change.
• We are committed to operating with integrity and cultivating integrity within our students
• We seek to do the right thing.

VISION

THE ART INSTITUTE OF INDIANAPOLIS as an institution of higher learning is the leader in providing the best art and design, culinary arts and fashion design education in the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, and the Midwest.