Adult Students Have a New Outlet for Creative Expression

[PHOENIX, November 11, 2008] – The Art Institute of Phoenix will launch its comprehensive, career-focused bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in an Evening and Weekend format on January 12, 2009. The program is designed to provide working adults who cannot attend class during traditional business hours the opportunity to complete their education through a combination of evening, weekend, and online courses.

The Art Institute of Phoenix will offer bachelor’s degree programs in Culinary Management, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, as well as associate’s degree programs in Culinary Arts and Graphic Design in the Evening and Weekend format.

“We meet many potential students who are trying to find a way to balance working and going to school,” said Kevin La Mountain, President at The Art Institute of Phoenix. LaMountain added,”The Evening and Weekend format provides excellent education choices for working adults, allowing them to pursue their passion of a career in an applied arts field in a convenient time frame and schedule that fits their busy lives.”

At the time of registration, students will be advised of the classes that will be offered online in their program. Students will have the option of taking any online courses on-ground at the school, if offered. Students will be able to take a minimum of two on-ground courses each quarter. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

For more information about the new Evening and Weekend format at The Art Institute of Phoenix, please visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=PEW091 or contact Ted Ciccone Director of Communications at tciccone@aii.edu.

The Art Institute of Phoenix is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.