It is my pleasure to welcome you to The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles community and congratulate you on considering an education at The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles in the creative and applied arts. More than ever, it is an exciting time to be a designer, animator, chef, or media artist and many will tell you that it is a fulfilling, rewarding path.
With more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, The Art Institutes system of schools has been providing design, media arts, fashion, and culinary postsecondary education programs for more than 40 years. At The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles , you will find like-minded students, artists who think like you and are excited by the talent you have and challenged by how you will apply it. Many of our students come right out of high school, some have tried different college programs, others are career-shifters. Something brings them to The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles: a similar, often life-long passion for their art and a desire to turn it into a career. Here, you will join a community that’s committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating environment where you are free to explore your artist’s imagination and creativity and to stretch your talent and skills. We offer professional faculty who are from the industry, so they know what is needed to be competitive in the market and they bring that knowledge into the classroom. Our schools are designed with the creative student in mind, and we continually keep our eye on the industry and on emerging technology. You will find professional skills kitchens, computer labs, professional studios, resource centers and libraries with program-specific materials and many more professional tools to aid in your education.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles, I want you to know that we are excited by your potential and enthusiasm for your art. We are committed to helping you chart the right education course for you and to help you get on the road to success. In your journey, always keep your passion for your art and your goals as a daily reminder and source of motivation. By choosing what you love to do and following your passion, you can not go wrong. Best wishes for your success.
Sincerely,
Laura Soloff
President
The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles