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The Art Institutes International Minnesota

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School Notes:

• Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, The Art Institutes International Minnesota helps prepare students for careers in the visual and practical arts. The Art Institutes International Minnesota was founded in 1964 by Petrena Lowthian, who came from London to establish what was to become Lowthian College. The school offered post-secondary educational programs of study. In 1981, the institution was authorized to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and in 2000, the institution was granted approval to award the Bachelor of Science degree.
• Graduates are trained for entry-level positions in their chosen fields through curricula that emphasize actual job skills needed in the field. Courses are taught by faculty, many of whom are or have been working professionals in an environment that encourages free expression, leadership, and responsible decision making.
• The Art Institutes International Minnesota (Ai Minnesota) includes over 100,000 square feet at our location at Minneapolis. In addition to classrooms, studios, laboratories, offices, student lounges, a learning resource center, and an exhibition gallery, The Art Institutes International Minnesota maintains an art supply store for the convenience of students. Equipment provided at The Art Institutes International Minnesota is specific to the program of study and includes computers, workstations, printers, software, photo, video, and audio equipment.
• Faculty and staff of The Art Institutes International Minnesota believe in the worth and potential of each student and strive to provide quality programs and services that foster development of that worth and potential.
• Our students are creative, competitive, and open to new ideas. They place great value on an education that prepares them for a challenging career and a lifetime of personal and professional opportunity. Relating to students at a personal level is emphasized. A qualified staff of financial planners, employment assistance advisors, and counselors is committed to providing students with the individualized services they require in order to complete their programs successfully. Each student has an academic advisor who helps devise career strategies and choose courses consistent with career goals.
• Profile last updated: 12/01/2009.

In the News:

• Chocolate Heaven - yum. . . (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
  posted on March 9, 2010 at 11:04:11 pm
  If chocolate is your passion, Sunday is your day. The 15th Annual Taste of Chocolate in Bloomington offers an afternoon of sampling treats from area chefs and chocolatiers.
• Twin Cities College Students Compete In The 2010 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition ()
  posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
  Two students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institutes International Minnesota are local finalists for the 2010 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition. Christopher Uhrich of Mankato, Minn. and Ngia Xiong of Brooklyn Park, Minn. are the local finalists competing at The International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago on January 21, 2010.
• Eight Pictures Plus a Thousand Words Could Equal a Scholarship to The Art Institutes International Minnesota ()
  posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
  Do you have a creative mind and a knack for photography? If you’ve ever thought about channeling your talent into a career in photography, this is the opportunity to get the creative education you need.
• Eau Claire Teen Named Local Winner in The Art Institutes International Minnesota’s Passion for Fashion Competition 2010 ()
  posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
  Megan Johnson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin was recently named the local first place winner at The Art Institutes International Minnesota in The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition in the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management category. The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition was created to encourage and reward young fashion talent.
• Local Photography Student Nominated for International Recognition ()
  posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:00:00 am
  Scott Palmer, a Gowrie, Iowa resident and Photography student earning his BFA from The Art Institutes International Minnesota later this month, was recently nominated by Photo District News (PDN) to be one of the 2010 PDN 30 Photographers to Watch. Each year, PDN selects 30 exemplary emerging photographers for this prestigious honor.

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