FEEDING THE CULINARY MINDS OF TOMORROW: THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA - SUNNYVALE APPOINTS ACADEMIC DIRECTOR OF CULINARY ARTS

Eric Frauwirth to lead new culinary arts and management programs for The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – (April 23, 2008) The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale, the Silicon Valley’s new creative arts school, today announces Eric Frauwirth as Academic Director of Culinary Arts for the location’s International Culinary School. Frauwirth will provide leadership in implementing and developing curriculum, recruiting faculty and managing the school’s culinary degree programs to ensure students are prepared to succeed in the field. 

“The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale is career-oriented and student focused. Students benefit from faculty members who are not only skilled educators, but also trained professionals in their fields,” said Daniel Cardenas, president of The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale. “Eric’s passion for education and real world culinary experience will be a tremendous asset to the school as we welcome new students into our culinary degree programs.” 

Frauwirth brings more than 10 years of combined experience as an educator and culinary professional to The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale.  Frauwirth previously served as Assistant Pastry Chef at Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho.  He also honed his skills in the classroom as Associate Professor in the Pastry department at Johnson & Wales University in North Miami, Florida.  Additionally, Frauwirth has served as Chef Instructor at the California School of Culinary Arts (Pasadena, California) and New York Institute of Technology (Central Islip, New York).

The newest destination for culinary education in the South Bay, The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale offers a Bachelor of Science program in Culinary Management and Associate of Science program in Culinary Arts.  The Culinary Arts associate's degree program consists of courses including international cuisine, à la carte, sauces, American regional cuisine, charcuterie, classical cuisine, baking, pastry and culinary skills.  Instruction in kitchen management, purchasing and cost control, menu design and dining room operation provides students with a solid business background.  Students in the Culinary Management bachelor’s degree program practice classical French cooking techniques, develop skills in ethnic cuisine, food and wine pairing and food styling, as well as complete coursework in management, menu design, restaurant design and wine and spirits. All students gain hands-on experience operating the on-campus restaurant and working in modern kitchens.

For information on classes at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale or to enroll, call (866) 583-7961 or visit the school’s website at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/sunnyvale.

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About The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale

The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale is the South Bay’s new creative arts school.  With its first day of class on March 31, 2008, The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale creates a new opportunity for Bay Area students to earn bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in culinary management, fashion, media arts and design fields.

The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale  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.