Facilities and Resources
The Art Institute of California — Orange County occupies approximately 55,000 square feet in The Art Institute building located at 3601 West Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704. In addition to classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, student lounge, a learning resource center, and an exhibition gallery, The Art Institute maintains an art supply store for the convenience of the students. The year-round average class size is 25 or less. Maximum class size is 30 students for laboratory sessions and 40 students for lecture courses.
Equipment provided is specific to the program of study. This includes but is not limited to projectors, editing decks, camcorders, WindowsNT and Macintosh computers, printers, and fully equipped kitchens. The Art Institute is not responsible for loss or damage of student property, including artwork or tapes.
The Art Institute of California- Orange County Library
The Library at The Art Institute of California — Orange County supports the school’s mission by providing information resources that will facilitate the educational goals of students as well as the professional development of faculty and staff. .... more 50 Forks Restaurant
Lunch: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: Monday-Wednesday 6-8 p.m. (but not offered year-round.)
Restaurant is not open when school is not in session. Please call 714. .... more Student Success Center
The Student Success Center exists to meet the needs of students who require additional academic support. Students have access to tutoring from faculty, as well as both Macintosh and PC-based computers with all available software installed. .... more Professional Skills Kitchens
The Culinary Arts facility contains two laboratory kitchens, one baking & pastry kitchen and one public a la carte dining room/kitchen facility. These learning environments address the unique needs for the delivery of applied learning in a learner-centered environment. .... more Graphic Design and Advertising Studio
The Graphic Design and Advertising departments include a design studio that operates like a functioning industry studio. Within a classroom setting, students work one-on-one with instructors who foster an atmosphere that combines verbal, visual and kinetic modes of instruction. .... more Industrial Design Shop
The 1200 square foot Industrial Design model shop is a well-equipped, staffed facility that is designed for product prototype fabrication and outfitted with a full range of tools and equipment for working in wood, plastics and metals, including plastic forming and wood working machinery, metal machining equipment, paint booths, automotive clay ovens, casting room, sanding room, tool crib and rapid prototype lab. .... more Multimedia Specialty Lab
The Web Design & Interactive Media program operates a multimedia specialty lab that offers audio and video capture and editing capability. Students have access to various media delivery resources, including overhead projectors, televisions, VCR and DVD players and digital projection units. .... more Interior Design Resource Room
The Interior Design resource room provides students with all the products and reference materials required for interior design projects. Students have access to equipment such as cutting areas and color resources. .... more 2-D Animation Lab
The Media Arts & Animation program offers students the use of a traditional 2-D animation facility, complete with back-lit animation drawing desks and camera/system to capture drawings into a pencil-test film. .... more |
