Just northwest of our nation’s capital, in the busy community of Sterling, Virginia, education in the creative and applied arts has a new face: The Art Institute of Washington – Northern Virginia.
As the newest school in The Art Institutes system of more than 40 schools throughout North America, The Art Institute of Washington – Northern Virginia brings hands-on, real world education to people who want to expand and refine their talent in preparation for a creative career.
Here, you’ll learn by doing. The Art Institute of Washington – Northern Virginia offers a practice-oriented curriculum that’s taught by experienced faculty and fine-tuned by major employers across the country. Our faculty know how to help you reach within yourself and realize your potential. Through one-on-one interaction, studio experience and a core of fundamental and advanced art and courses, you’ll encounter an education that can help you discover your talents and direct your abilities into a kaleidoscope of artforms and career choices.
As a student, you can choose from programs in Advertising, Fashion & Retail Management, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography Imaging, or Web Design & Interactive Media. But you must take responsibility and get involved. That means engaging fully, eyes and mind wide open. In turn, you’ll have the opportunity to make both professional contacts and lifelong friends.
There’s never been a better time for creative people to find their niche in the world. To do that, however, you need an education that can get you started in the right direction. We hope you’ll join us on your journey. We'll help you with a practical, focused education in the creative and applied arts. Our goal is your success: To prepare for a career you love and become the creative professional you've always known you could be.
The Art Institute of Washington – Northern Virginia is certified by the State Council of Higher Education to operate in Virginia.