Located in a four-story building in the northwest section of Phoenix, The Art Institute of Phoenix enjoys scenic mountain views from many of its large picture windows.
Classroom and computer laboratory facilities are clean and well-maintained and overseen by a full-time technology manager. The Culinary Arts kitchens are spacious and filled with commercial equipment typically found in a production environment.
In addition to general-purpose classrooms, The Art Institute of Phoenix also provides many specialized resources to help enrich our educational experience:
Labs & Special-Use Facilities
Students sharpen their computer skills in one of the many computer labs at the school. Thanks to the small student to teacher ratio at the Institute, instructors work closely to monitor the progress of each student.
Life drawing labs offer students the opportunity to sketch from live models. Students learn how to transfer knowledge of live models to their animated counterparts.
The Video Production studio & control room give real-life opportunities for students to create and produce short video elements for use in broadcast, public service, and other digital media. Video shot in the studio and outside the school can be incorporated into other presentations such as game designs or animations.
The Audio Production studio enables students to create and record their own sound effects for use in their various class productions.
Baking & Pastry, Production, and A la Carte kitchens are run by chef instructors and students who produce mouth-watering foodstuffs on a daily basis. The A La Carte kitchen also serves The Gallery Café, the students’ dining lab. The Café is open to the public for lunch on Wednesdays through Fridays and for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays during the fall and winter terms.
Supply Store
The Supply Store sells books and art supplies necessary for the successful student. Clothing, hobby items, and food are also available.
The Learning Resource Center
Filled with books, periodicals, CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs, and on-line resources, the Learning Resource Center is open to students Monday through Saturday.
The Gallery
National and local exhibits, changed monthly, are on display. Student and faculty art is also scheduled during the year. Receptions are held frequently allowing the students to meet with visiting artists.
The Gallery Café
The Gallery Café provides an inviting atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors. Surrounded by Gallery exhibits, soft lights, and soothing music, the Café offers diners enjoyment of a terrific meal at a reasonable price while culinary arts students showcase their work.