Mission:
The mission of California Design College, The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles, The Art Institute of California — Orange County, and The Art Institute of California — San Francisco is to provide postsecondary education programs that will prepare students for entry-level employment in their chosen fields through market-driven curricula.

Values:
We believe in quality and excellence in creative, learner-centered education.

We believe that serving our students is our priority.

We believe that education is a partnership between the school, the faculty, and the student that requires open communication, personal responsibility, integrity, and active participation.

We support the creative diversity of our students and share in the development of their artistic and academic potential.

We believe in industry-relevant curricula that prepare students to contribute positively to the business community.

We believe in a culture of learning that is built on leadership, teamwork, accountability, and cooperation.

We believe in training, growth, and advancement opportunities for our employees and recognizing individual responsibility, ownership, and accomplishment.

Vision:
The Art Institutes strive to be the leaders in career-focused, creative education in California.

Objectives:
Each California Design College, The Art Institute of California — Los Angeles, The Art Institute of California — Orange County, and The Art Institute of California — San Francisco student is expected to attain a body of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to their degree objective in their chosen field. This proficiency is demonstrated through measurable student-learning outcomes specified in the outline of each course of each program. In our programs, students are not only expected to demonstrate an understanding of specific courses but also to develop critical and analytical learning skills together with educational values that contribute to lifelong learning.