We are Professional Educators, Educating Creative Professionals.

The goal of The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is to be a leader in providing professional education. This goal must be achieved in accordance with our philosophy: Everything done at The Art Institute of Salt Lake City is based on quality service to students; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; and sound economic principles. The Art Institute of Salt Lake City educates and prepares students using quality design-related educational programs created to instruct students in skills useful in everyday performance in the workplace. The Art Institute of Salt Lake City faculty achieve this purpose by bringing professional knowledge to their instruction. Students graduating from The Art Institute of Salt Lake City are prepared to seek entry-level positions in their chosen fields.

Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work continuously toward their degrees. An impressive faculty, many of whom are working professionals, strive to strengthen students' skills and cultivate their talents through well-designed curricula. Programs are carefully defined with the support and contributions of leading members of the professional community. Curricula are reviewed periodically to ensure they meet the needs of a changing marketplace and prepare graduates to seek entrylevel
positions in their chosen fields.

Each student is expected to gain an understanding of a body of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to his or her degree objective. This understanding is demonstrated through measurable student learning outcomes specified in the outline of each course for each program. In The Art Institute of Salt Lake City programs, students are expected to complete specific courses and develop critical and analytical learning abilities along with educational values that contribute to lifelong learning.

The faculty and staff of The Art Institute of Salt Lake City believe our value system is the foundation of
our business. Our vision emerges from these values and ultimately influences our mission.

• We believe excellence in education requires competency based outcomes and assessment; enhances the lives of students, faculty, staff, and alumni; embraces diversity; contributes positively to the workplace and the larger community; and is industry relevant.
• We believe in the importance of developing personal values, ethical practices, and social responsibility.
• We believe in encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and independent, lifelong learning.
• We believe in the positive impact of art and design individuals, the business community, and society.
• We believe the foundation of success is built upon respect for one another and active participation in a collaborative environment.
• We believe that the education we provide has its foundation in voluntary participation, mutual respect, collaborative spirit, and critical reflection.
• We are committed to fulfilling our mission with academic integrity and prudent business practices.