2017 - 2018 Catalog Version 2 The Art Institute of Charleston The Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta 24 North Market Street 100 Centerview Drive, Suite 250 Charleston, SC 29401-2623 Nashville, TN 37214-3439 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach The Art Institute of Washington A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta A branch campus of The Art Institute of Atlanta Two Columbus Center 1820 North Fort Myer Drive 4500 Main Street, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22209-1802 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, NE www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta GA 30328-1649 (800) 275 – 4242 Publication Date: April 26, 2018 Special thanks to: Newton Myvett, Institutional President, The Art Institute of Atlanta Todd Harrison, President, The Art Institute of Charleston Greg Chapman, President, The Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville Marilyn Burstein, President, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach Lawrence Fishman, President, The Art Institute Washington Special thanks to the deans of academic affairs, academic directors, and program coordinators at all the branch campuses for their invaluable assistance in preparing this catalog. For purposes of this catalog The Art Institute of Atlanta, The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee– Nashville, The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, and The Art Institute of Washington will be collectively referred to as “The College”. Each individual campus from time to time may identify itself by its unique geographical identifier i.e. Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, Virginia Beach, or Washington. The College reserves the right to change the information contained in this catalog, including, but not limited to, program offerings, curriculum, admission requirements, tuition and fees, graduation requirements, and other policies, at any time. Notice is not required for a new policy to take effect; however, The College will make reasonable attempts to notify students of any changes through website or email postings, mail distribution, or other methods deemed appropriate by the college administration. © 2018 The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campuses VOLUME XLIXVI, Version 2, April 2018 See AiPrograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and other important info. The Art Institute of Atlanta and its Branch Campuses Page 2 of 261 The Art Institute of Atlanta and its Branch Campuses Academic Catalog Table of Contents Our Mission .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Our Tradition .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Our Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Our Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Statement of Student Commitment ................................................................................................................................ 7 The Art Institute of Atlanta ............................................................................................................................................. 8 The Art Institute of Charleston ....................................................................................................................................... 9 The Art Institute of Tennessee—Nashville ................................................................................................................... 10 The Art Institute of Virginia Beach................................................................................................................................ 11 The Art Institute of Washington .................................................................................................................................... 12 Foundations ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 General Education ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 Programs of Study ....................................................................................................................................................... 16 Advertising ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Audio Production ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Digital Filmmaking & Video Production .................................................................................................................... 20 Digital Photography .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Fashion Marketing & Management .......................................................................................................................... 26 Fashion Design ........................................................................................................................................................ 29 Game Art & Design .................................................................................................................................................. 31 Graphic & Web Design ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Illustration ................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Interior Design .......................................................................................................................................................... 43 Media Arts & Animation ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Visual & Game Programming ................................................................................................................................... 47 Visual Effects & Motion Graphics ............................................................................................................................. 49 Culinary Arts............................................................................................................................................................. 51 Baking & Pastry........................................................................................................................................................ 53 Culinary Arts Management ....................................................................................................................................... 55 Food & Beverage Management ............................................................................................................................... 57 Course Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................... 70 General Information ................................................................................................................................................... 126 Admissions ................................................................................................................................................................. 126 Financing a College Education .................................................................................................................................. 136 Academic Affairs ........................................................................................................................................................ 152 Student Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 158 Policies....................................................................................................................................................................... 178 Faculty and Administration ......................................................................................................................................... 231 The Art Institute of Atlanta Board of Trustees ............................................................................................................ 260 Dream Center Education Holdings, LLC Board of Managers ..................................................................................... 261 Statements of Ownership ........................................................................................................................................... 261 The Art Institute of Atlanta and its Branch Campuses Page 3 of 261 Our Mission