Welcome to the Art
Institute of Michigan!
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), with over 50 schools
located throughout North America, is an important source of design, media arts,
fashion and culinary arts professionals. The International Culinary Schools at
The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs
offered at over 35 Art Institutes schools.
Graduates of The Art Institutes schools are employed by
companies and organizations of all types and size, including some of the most
prominent companies in the United States, such as: MTV, Time Warner, AT&T,
Home Depot/EXPO Center, Lockheed Martin, Nordstrom, Nintendo of America, Walt
Disney & Affiliates, Marriott, Yahoo Broadcast Services, Ernst & Young,
Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, and the Fox Entertainment Group.
The Art Institutes schools offer a broad range of programs
in the areas of: Audio Production, Computer Animation, Culinary Arts, Culinary
Management, Fashion Design, Fashion & Retail Management, Graphic Design,
Industrial Design Technology, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior
Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Restaurant Management and
Video Production. Not all programs are offered at all schools.
HISTORY
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago, of which The Art
Institute of Michigan is a branch, is a part of the exciting history of
Chicago. Founded in 1916 as The Commercial Art School, The Illinois Institute
of Art – Chicago was one of the first applied art and design colleges in the
United States. The College became widely known in the 1930s as Ray–Vogue School
with professional programs in art, design and fashion. The College was renamed
Ray College of Design in 1981, and joined The Art Institutes system in 1995.
The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees,
as well as diploma and certificate programs.
MISSION
The Art Institute of Michigan is an institution of higher
education offering degree and other academic programs in the creative and
applied arts to a diverse student body from the Greater Detroit Area, the State
of Michigan, and the United States. The college offers a stimulating learning
environment where committed and talented students, led by dedicated and
professional faculty, can develop their creativity and acquire the skills and
knowledge to pursue careers in their fields of study.
ADMISSIONS
To be considered for admission to The Art Institute of Michigan, a prospective student must be a high school graduate or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate. An Assistant Director of Admissions will personally interview the student. It is highly recommended that the interview take place on campus. However in circumstances where distance is a factor, the interview may be conducted on the telephone or via the Internet.
The purposes of the pre-admissions interview are to:
- Explore the prospective student's background and interests as they relate to the programs offered at the institution.
- Provide assistance to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with the student's background and interest.
- Provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute of Michigan.
- Assist in assessing whether the prospective student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study.
If it is determined that a mutually beneficial situation exists, the prospective student will have the opportunity to complete an application for admission to the school.
Scores on national exams such as the SAT or ACT exam may be considered for admission, but are not required. All applicants for admission will be required to submit an essay of 150 words (associate's degree and certificate programs) or 300 words (bachelor's degree programs) describing how an education at The Art Institute of Michigan will help them attain their career goals. Applicants must submit an official post-secondary or college transcript.
Proof of high school graduation or equivalency is required for final admission to the school. A student will not be permitted to continue to their second quarter of instruction without a transcript showing high school graduation, GED scores, or a copy of their high school diploma. Financial aid eligible students will not receive financial assistance until documentation of high school completion is provided. An applicant who holds an associate's degree or higher may submit proof of that degree as evidence of satisfying the high school completion requirement. High school applicants who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates his or her expected graduation date in order to be evaluated for early conditional acceptance.
All applicants, regardless of non-immigrant or immigrant status, must likewise demonstrate that English is their first language. Demonstration that English is an applicant's first language can be satisfied if the applicant has earned a diploma from a secondary school or completion of the GED in which English is the official language of instruction.
Individuals with portfolios or previous education are evaluated during the admission process for potential advanced placement.
The Art Institute of Michigan is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admissions, employment, programs, and activities in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Art Institute of Michigan does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law. Applicants requiring additional educational or tuition assistance will be referred to appropriate government agencies or other special educational institutions equipped to handle such situations. For more information, please contact the Director of Admissions at The Art Institute of Michigan.
The Art Institute of Michigan reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.
The purposes of the pre-admissions interview are to:
- Explore the prospective student's background and interests as they relate to the programs offered at the institution.
- Provide assistance to identify the appropriate area of study consistent with the student's background and interest.
- Provide information concerning curriculum offerings and support services available at The Art Institute of Michigan.
- Assist in assessing whether the prospective student has a reasonable chance of successfully completing the appropriate program of study.
If it is determined that a mutually beneficial situation exists, the prospective student will have the opportunity to complete an application for admission to the school.
Scores on national exams such as the SAT or ACT exam may be considered for admission, but are not required. All applicants for admission will be required to submit an essay of 150 words (associate's degree and certificate programs) or 300 words (bachelor's degree programs) describing how an education at The Art Institute of Michigan will help them attain their career goals. Applicants must submit an official post-secondary or college transcript.
Proof of high school graduation or equivalency is required for final admission to the school. A student will not be permitted to continue to their second quarter of instruction without a transcript showing high school graduation, GED scores, or a copy of their high school diploma. Financial aid eligible students will not receive financial assistance until documentation of high school completion is provided. An applicant who holds an associate's degree or higher may submit proof of that degree as evidence of satisfying the high school completion requirement. High school applicants who have not yet graduated should submit a partial transcript that indicates his or her expected graduation date in order to be evaluated for early conditional acceptance.
All applicants, regardless of non-immigrant or immigrant status, must likewise demonstrate that English is their first language. Demonstration that English is an applicant's first language can be satisfied if the applicant has earned a diploma from a secondary school or completion of the GED in which English is the official language of instruction.
Individuals with portfolios or previous education are evaluated during the admission process for potential advanced placement.
The Art Institute of Michigan is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in admissions, employment, programs, and activities in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and The Americans with Disabilities Act. The Art Institute of Michigan does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law. Applicants requiring additional educational or tuition assistance will be referred to appropriate government agencies or other special educational institutions equipped to handle such situations. For more information, please contact the Director of Admissions at The Art Institute of Michigan.
The Art Institute of Michigan reserves the right to request any additional information necessary to evaluate an applicant's potential for academic success.
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