The Art Institute of California - San Diego
About San Diego
Travel and Leisure magazine readers rank San Diego as their favorite year-round vacation spot in America. As California's second largest city, it's the perfect location for aspiring creative artists who seek a metropolitan lifestyle, consistently pleasant weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities.
The city's winning combination of atmosphere and energy attracts leaders from industries that demand a consistent supply of creative talent to fuel their success. Likewise, San Diego's international influences and ever-growing tourism industry provide numerous opportunities for inspiration and for establishing a career. In fact, in 2002, Forbes magazine named San Diego "Best Place in America for Business and Careers."
Within an hour or two drive from the school, students can enjoy mountains, deserts, Los Angeles, or Mexico. Surfing, water sports, tennis, golf, jogging, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities are supported by San Diego's envied climate.
San Diego offers many regional shopping centers, as well as picturesque shopping, dining and destination spots such as the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Seaport Village, Old Town, Horton Plaza, the Gaslamp District, and La Jolla. The opera, symphony, live theater district, professional and collegiate athletic events and concerts are all available to complement the Southern California lifestyle that has made San Diego world famous.
Our School
The Art Institute of California – San Diego has a reputation as one of the region's top schools for students interested in studying Design, Media Arts, Culinary Arts, or Fashion. The school is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 education institutions located across North America. The Art Institute of California – San Diego recognizes your creative goals and provides you with the education you'll need to bring your vision to life. Our faculty members, many of whom are working professionals in their field, are dedicated to your success.
The school is located at 7650 Mission Valley Road in San Diego, California and was designed with the creative student in mind. Light, spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity.
The school also includes a library, student gallery, student lounge, an art supply store, staff and faculty offices and other amenities including The Palette – the school's dining lab and restaurant operated by senior-level Culinary Arts students and overseen by professional chef faculty that is open to the public.
Our Students & Faculty
Student population: 2100
Faculty and Instructor population: 300
Student/Faculty ratio: Approximately 20:1
Accreditation
The Art Institute of California — San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, US Code and subsequent legislation.
The Associate of Science in Culinary Arts degree is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
American Culinary Federation
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School-Sponsored Housing
Residential Life is truly a unique living and learning experience. Students will have an opportunity to live, study, learn, and work with other students from The Art Institute in an apartment setting. Apartments are two bedroom, two bath units that house four students. Each apartment is furnished and includes washer/dryer combo, kitchen, and all standard appliances. All utilities will be provided with the exception of telephone service.