MEDIA CONTACT
Anne Dean
The Art Institute of Las Vegas
1.702.992.8453 office
1.702.406.3876 mobile

PRESIDENT
Steven Brooks

ABOUT THE ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS 

• The Art Institute of Las Vegas is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located across North America.
• The Art Institutes provide programs in design, media arts, culinary and fashion.
• The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas (formerly the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas) is a division of The Art Institute of Las Vegas.
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas was founded in 1983, and was known as the Interior Design Institute and later the Design Institute. The school became part of The Art Institutes system in April 2001. In 2006, The Art Institute of Las Vegas opened a branch campus, The Art Institute of Indianapolis.
• The school comprises approximately 45,000 square feet of classroom, computer lab, library, professional skills kitchens, a dining lab and office space.
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas has more than 76 faculty, many of whom are working professionals in their respective fields. By tapping industry professionals, The Art Institute is able to bring a real-world perspective into the classroom, preparing students for entry-level positions upon graduation.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Each program offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to continue to work uninterrupted towards their degrees. Academic programs are carefully defined with the support and contributions of members of the professional community through program advisory committees. Curricula are further reviewed periodically to ensure they meet the needs of a changing marketplace to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen fields.

The Art Institute of Las Vegas:
Audio Production — Bachelor of Science
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production — Bachelor of Science
Digital Photography — Bachelor of Science
Drafting Technology & Design — Associate of Science
Fashion & Retail Management — Bachelor of Science
Game Art & Design — Bachelor of Science
Graphic Design — Bachelor of Science
Interior Design — Bachelor of Arts
Media Arts & Animation — Bachelor of Science
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics — Bachelor of Science
Web Design & Interactive Media — Bachelor of Science

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas:
Baking & Pastry — Associate of Science
Culinary Arts — Associate of Science
Culinary Management — Bachelor of Science
Food & Beverage Management — Bachelor of Science

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201; 1.703.247.4212. The kitchen and bathroom design courses of The Art Institute of Las Vegas’ Interior Design program are endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The Culinary Arts Associate of Science program at The Art Institute is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission.

STATE LICENSING
The Art Institute of Las Vegas is licensed by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education, 1820 East Sahara Avenue, Suite 111, Las Vegas NV 89104; 702.486.7330

LOCATION

WEB SITE
The Art Institute of Las Vegas (www.artinstitutes.edu/lasvegas)
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu)

The Art Institute of Las Vegas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes International, Inc., which through two intermediary limited liability companies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, 210 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.