The Art Institute Of California-los Angeles
2900 31st St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405-3035 -
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The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is a leader in providing degree programs in media, design, and culinary arts. Our faculty inspire vision and cultivate our students' creative and intellectual imagination through a learner-centered approach to instruction. We promote a culture of student responsibility through practical training by challenging students to engage course content, problem-solve and think inventively. We provide support services that enable our students to professionally compete in their desired field. We create value for students by providing state of the industry skills, techniques and technological resources. We are committed to helping our students achieve their artistic, educational and career goals....
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| County | Los Angeles County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,469 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 604 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,073 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 280 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,398 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 18% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,165 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 48% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,310 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 89% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $10,117 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is an educational institution for career preparation in the visual and culinary arts. The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is a member of The Art Institutes system.
- The Art Institute of California Los Angeles offers degree programs in Associate of Science degrees in Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, and Video Production; and Bachelor of Science degrees in Culinary Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, and Interactive Media Design. The Art Institute of California Los Angeles prepares students for entry-level positions in creative, challenging careers. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to continue to work uninterrupted toward their degrees. An impressive faculty of working professionals strives to strengthen students' skills and to cultivate their talents through well-designed curricula.
- In 1997, The Art Institute of California Los Angeles opened its location on 31st Street in the city of Santa Monica in 1997. The Art Institute of California Los Angeles occupies approximately 107,000 square feet. In addition to classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, a student lounge, a library, and an exhibition gallery, The Art Institute maintains an art supply store for the convenience of students. The year-round average class size for The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is 22 or fewer students. Class size, however, will not exceed 35 students in lab sessions or 40 students in lecture sessions. Equipment provided at The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is specific to the program of study. This includes, but is not limited to, projectors, editing decks, PC and Macintosh computers, printers, and fully-equipped kitchens.
- The Art Institute of California Los Angeles has received approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education for Bachelor of Science degree programs, Associate of Science degree programs and Diploma programs The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
In the News:
- WWG grad will be in TV show (Small Town Papers News Service)
posted on August 13, 2009 at 11:18:01 pm
WWG Trace Lehnhoff, a 2006 Westbrook Walnut Grove grad, will be displaying his artistic talent on the television show Flipping Out.... - Graduates win praise for work, dedication (Ventura County Star)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 08:46:43 am
The students in the Class of 2009 at Community High School in Moorpark were celebrated for their perseverance and resilience at their graduation ceremony Wednesday evening. - Over $3M Awarded In Nationwide High School Cookoff (CBS 2 Los Angeles)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 09:56:54 pm
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) will re-create the passion of a four-star eatery kitchen for Los Angeles high school seniors to face off in a cooking challenge that takes place at The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles. - Tree planting project seeks to reduce greenhouse gases (The Argonaut)
posted on April 28, 2009 at 04:31:37 pm
The City of Santa Monica and the U.S. Forest Service’s Center for Urban Forest Research have joined with The Art Institutes of California-Los Angeles and Hollywood to begin the Greenhouse Gas Tree Planting Project in Santa Monica. - A Message from the Community Forester Walt Warriner (Santa Monica Mirror)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 11:37:05 pm
Green House Gas Tree Planting Project Santa Monica’s community forest has a role to play in reducing levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere. However, past tree planting projects have been undertaken with uncertainty regarding their performance and permanence.
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Near By Schools:
- Santa Monica College - 28,337 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Bryman College-west Los Angeles - 550 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- West Los Angeles College - 8,772 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- American Academy Of Dramatic Arts-west - 302 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
- California Design College - 699 students - 9.2 mi. away - view location
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