The Art Institute of Las Vegas believes in learner-centered instruction that is measured by each student's success. Our faculty, many of whom are working professionals, achieve this by sharing their professional knowledge in the classroom. Faculty members strive to provide value and service for each student's investment by helping students to strengthen their skills and cultivate their creative talent through curricula that is carefully designed to prepare graduates to seek entry-level positions in their chosen fields. Instructional methods at The Art Institute of Las Vegas include lecture, demonstrations, labs, one-on-one tutorials, and periodic examinations. Except for internships, field trips, online courses, and occasional independent studies, all instruction is conducted in a classroom or laboratory settings. Faculty members arrange study trips to local cultural and commercial sites as an integral part of each student's training. These trips, along with scheduled out-of-town seminars and visits, offer valuable exposure to places and events relating to the student's field of study. The costs related to optional study trips are not included in regular tuition or fees.
Troy Agena, Interior Design; Fashion & Retail Management
BFA, Interactive Product Design, Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, CA
Kevin Anderson, Graphic Design
BFA, Art University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Barbara Bradley, Interior Design
BA, Interior Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Chelsy Cardin, Graphic Design
MBA, Marketing, University of Phoenix – Las Vegas, NV
BFA, Visual Communication, American Intercontinental University of L.A., CA
Robert Colson, Interior Design; Drafting Technology & Design
BPS, Architecture, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
AS, Interior Design, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Brian DeCania, Digital Photography; Web Design & Interactive Media; Graphic Design
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
BA, Art, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
John DeLisle, Graphic Design
M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
BA, Art, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Chris Desmarais, Graphic Design; Interior Design; Drafting Technology & Design
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
BA, Art, California State University, Long Beach, CA
Chris Esperian, Web Design & Interactive Media; Graphic Design
BA, Film, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Amanda Farrar, Graphic Design
FA, Art, University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
BFA, Sculpture, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Brandon Foor, Interior Design; Fashion & Retail Management
MBA, Business Administration, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
BS, Business, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Iris Etta Goliger, Interior Design
BA, Art, California State College at Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Karen Heater, Graphic Design
M.Ed. Art Education, Elmira College, Elmira, NY
BA, Art Education, Elmira College, Elmira, NY
BA, Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Donald Lais, Graphic Design
MFA, Graphic Design, Miami International University of Art & Design, Miami Florida
BFA, Graphic Design, California State University of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Jerry Miller, Graphic Design; Media Arts & Animation
BFA, Fine Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
John Morelli, Interior Design; Drafting Technology & Design
BS, Business Management, Sierra Nevada College, Incline Village, NV
AS, Engineering Design Technology, University of Nevada – Reno, Reno, NV
AA, Liberal Studies, Pierce – Los Angeles Community College, Woodland Hills, CA
Linda Oszajca, Graphic Design
BFA, Painting & Illustration, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
Julie Perkins, Interior Design
BS, Interior Design, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Mick Shepard, Interior Design; Drafting Technology & Design
BAS, Computer Visualization Technology, ITT Technical Institute, Portland, OR
AA, Computer Aided Drafting & Technology, ITT Technical Institute, Portland, OR
Gina Short, Interior Design
BFA, Interior Design, Maryville University, Saint Louis, MI
Denise Snow, Graphic Design
BA, Graphic Communication, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO
Paul Thens, Graphic Design
BS, Graphic Design, The Art Institute of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
William Turbay, Graphic Design
BA, English, Loyola University of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Regina Verdin, Academic Director, Graphic Design
M.Ed., Educational Leadership Higher Education, Argosy University, Santa Ana, CA
BA, Communicative Disorders, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Wayne Wiram, Interior Design
BFA, Interior Design, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA