The Art Institute of Tennessee- Nashville
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| The Art Institute of Tennessee- Nashville | |
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| Established | 2006 |
| Type: | Private College |
| President: | Philip Sims |
| Faculty: | <100 |
| Students: | <1000 Undergraduate |
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
The Art Institute of Tennessee- Nashville – one of 32 Art Institutes nationwide, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, is an applied arts college, providing bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and diplomas in the creative fields. Founded in 2006, The Art Institute of Tennessee's vision is to provide students with the skills they need to pursue creative careers in the areas of design, media arts, fashion and the culinary arts. Courses are taught by industry professionals. Of all 2005 Art Institute graduates available for employment, 94.4% were employed in a field related to their program of study within six months of graduation.
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[edit] Programs
- Audio Production, Associate in Arts
- Culinary Arts, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Arts
- Culinary Arts — Baking & Pastry, Diploma
- Culinary Arts — Culinary Skills, Diploma
- Culinary Arts Management, Bachelor of Science
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Graphic Design, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Interactive Media Design, Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Interior Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
[edit] Mission
The primary mission of The Art Institute of Tennessee is to train and educate individuals for careers in the design, media arts, culinary arts, and business-related fields. The college encourages the professional development of its students through curricula that emphasize the creative, communicative, interpersonal, reasoning and technical skills necessary for their success.
[edit] Accreditation and licensure
Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Tennessee is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), recognized by the United States Department of Education, to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees, as well as diplomas. All programs at The Art Institute of Tennessee are licensed by means of accreditation through the Commission for Independent Education by the State of Tennessee Department of Education. The Art Institute of Tennessee is approved for the training of veterans and eligible veterans’ dependents and is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Programmatic Accreditation
- The Bachelor of Science program in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly known as FIDER.
- The Associate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts is accredited by The American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACF)
[edit] Admissions criteria
All applicants to The Art Institute of Tennessee must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Each Individual who seeks admission is interviewed, either in person or by telephone, by an Associate Director of Admissions. As part of the application process, applicants must independently conceive and write an essay of approximately 150 words stating how their education will help them to attain their career goals. The Art Institute of Tennessee does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by state, local, or federal law in the administration of any of its educational programs, services, or activities or with respect to admission and employment.
[edit] Career services
The Art Institute of Tennessee maintains a Career Services office for students. Although the college does not guarantee employment, considerable effort is made to bring potential employers together with graduates who have the skills employers seek.
The Career Services Office continually seeks new employment opportunities for students. Research is conducted on a regular basis by the college career advisors to gain knowledge in all areas of business relating to the different majors.
The career advisors respond to employer needs, giving guidance to students on industry trends that relate to their course of study. A major function of the Career Services Office is to help students secure part-time employment while they attend The Art Institute of Tennessee.
During upper quarters, emphasis is placed on assisting students in gaining field-related part-time jobs, internships, and freelance work in their areas of study. Extensive support is offered to all students during the final quarters in resume preparation and development of interview skills.
[edit] Housing
The Art Institute of Tennessee offers housing for students who prefer to live on campus.
[edit] History
The Art Institute of Tennessee was established in 2006 and opened it doors just steps away from the Nashville International Airport of Nashville, Tennessee.
[edit] Location
The Art Institute of Tennessee- Nashville is located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, which to many is known as “Music City USA” because of its numerous recording studios and connections to songwriters as well as the country and contemporary Christian music scenes.
[edit] External links
- The Art Institutes website
- Online Catalog
- Education Management Corporation
- The American Culinary Federation
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation formerly known as FIDER
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