Programs

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers comprehensive programs designed for creative and career-oriented students. Our Classes are innovative and offered year-round, enabling students to graduate in as little as twenty-one months. Our Curriculum encompasses the industry trends in rapidly expanding industries, affording students hands-on practice in a dynamic and visionary environment.

Some of the programs offered include:

Art of Cooking (D)

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Audio Production (BS)

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, you will be fully qualified to gain employment in the audio producing sector of the worlds of media, broadcasting, advertising, sound design and many more. From television to cinema, to DVD production, and working as an audio tech for recording artists, you will have an eclectic variety of career options awaiting you.

By preparing students with a solid and in-depth background in audio recording, editing, sound theory and technologies, the Art Institute of California-San Francisco provides students with superior training delivered by highly qualified faculty. The Bachelor of Science program in Audio Production covers all ranges of advance production, sound design, interactive media, and professional development. These skills will give students the foundation required to be a contending employee in the audio world.

Once graduating from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco in the Bachelor of Science program of Audio Production, students will find themselves excelling in the understanding and application of the various aspects of audio recording and production.

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Baking & Pastry (AS)

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Computer Animation (MFA)

If you dream of putting your creative energies to use by gaining employment as a professional animator, consider the Master of Fine Arts program in Computer Animation provided by the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. In sunny California, you will have the opportunity to study under expert staff to obtain the skills required to be an animator.

Explore the endless possibilities of animation upon receiving your Master of Fine Arts degree in Computer Animation from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. Dedicated faculty teaches students the basics of the art and animation industry by instructing them in art history, criticism, and advanced theories of animation. The computer animation program gives students the opportunity to develop and refine their skills through such courses as advanced technical animation software development and storytelling.

Sophisticated facilities offer state of the art technology to assist students in their learning. Students enrolled in the Master of Fine Arts program of Computer Animation from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco find themselves gaining well-rounded and fundamental principles to gain employment in the varied and exciting world of computer animation.

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Culinary Arts (AS)

Realizing the need to equip students to enter into the creative and expanding field of cuisine, the Art Institute of California-San Francisco offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts. With this degree in hand students will then have the benefit of seeking substantial employment in hospitals, banquet centers, five star restaurants, and catering businesses.

The Associate program of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco prepares students by providing them with unique and thorough training both in the classroom and through interning at state of the art kitchen facilities. Students will be tested on cost and inventory control, food preparation and visual appeal, measurements and proportions, and creative use of ingredients to produce the highest quality foods.

Once students graduate from the Associate of Culinary Arts program from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, students will be prepared to be successful employees and will have the skills necessary to whip up succulent pastries, foods from a variety of cultures, as well as innovative baking skills and advanced cooking techniques.

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Culinary Management (BS)

Does an exciting career in cuisine management appeal to you? Have you often dreamed of transferring yourself from cook to executive chef status? If you have answered yes to these questions, then consider seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco.

Equipping students in culinary management skills, the Art Institute of California-San Francisco provides courses in marketing, critical thinking and problem solving, advanced food preparation techniques, history of cuisine and culture, as well as overseeing food service and food quality. In the Bachelor of Science program of Culinary Management, students will receive the vital training needed to be effective kitchen managers and executive chefs.

From the front of the house to the back of the house, to creating exciting new dishes, your degree in Culinary Management from the Art Institute of California will prepare you to be fully developed in all aspects of restaurant management, employee training, customer service, and effective business communications. Donít limit your future employment opportunities, sign up today and begin the exciting journey through the culinary world.

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Designing for Tablets: Digital Publishing (BS)

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Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BS)

Preparing students to enter into the remarkable and competitive world of film, the Bachelor of Science program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco equips students to be successful contenders in this dynamic and high tech industry. Whether you desire to be a producer, director, or production editor, your employment opportunities will be expansive.

Professional and experienced instructors at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco guide students through the detailed courses in the Bachelor of Science program in Digital Filmmaking and Video Production. Studying production, preproduction, and post production, students gain valuable knowledge as they develop their talents in production.

Animation, color theories, cinematography, and computerized storytelling are all subjects studied by students enrolled in the Digital Filmmaking and Video Production program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. With this degree in hand, individuals will then have the opportunity to become gainfully employed in the field of their dreams by having such jobs as art directors, filmmaking directors, video graphics, production editors and more.

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Digital Photography (AS)

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Fashion Design (AS)

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If you are enthralled and inspired by the world of fashion and desire an entry level career opportunity with possibility for advancement options, then consider an Associate degree in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. With this degree added to your resume, you can be assured to have the opportunity to enter into this dynamic and rewarding industry.

Students taking courses in the Associate program of Fashion Design at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco are nurtured and have their skills developed in computerized pattern making, various forms of garments, pattern fitting, computer design, advanced measuring techniques and more. Professional instructors take their job seriously as they diligently guide the fashion design students through the classes, giving them the foundation needed to be successful in the fashion world.

Donít put off your dreams anymore. Learn the necessary skills by signing up for the Associate program of Fashion Design at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. The world of fashion will open up many doors for you with this degree in hand. You will be able to select from such jobs as an apprentice designer, fashion marketer, and others.

BFA

Are you compelled and inspired by the dynamic and creative industry of fashion? Do you long to be a well known and successful fashion designer and see your clothing line in stores? If so, enroll in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program of Fashion Design at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco.

Extremely talented professors guide you through the complex world of fashion in this four year fashion design program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco. By focusing on learning advanced techniques in design and drawing, pattern development, computer aided design, conceptual planning and other relevant courses; you will be prepared to navigate through the diverse fashion industry.

In beautiful sunny California, the Art Institute of California-San Francisco dedicates extreme detail to the education of students taking the Bachelor of Fine Arts of Fashion Design courses. By applying various technology in design applications, students get a focused and well-rounded knowledge of advanced fashion design principles and drafting, as well as an enhanced knowledge of problem solving skills and fashion marketing.

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Fashion Marketing (AS)

Leadership, color and textile design, fabric and pattern fitting, and creative problem solving are all skills that students enrolled at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco learn when they are studying the Associate Fashion Marketing program. Fashion marketing has propelled to a new level with the advancement of retail and marketing trends and technology. To stay ahead of the game, consider beginning your career by studying at this beautiful, state of the art facility located in sunny California.

Take control of your future today and let the talented and professional instructors at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco teach you vital new ways to learn about inventory control, cost analysis, marketing techniques, and retail fundamentals. In the Associate of Fashion Marketing program you will learn to apply strategic marketing skills by enhancing your knowledge of textiles, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Gaining an understanding of these things will be imperative to being successful in the fashion industry.

Leading technology and a full comprehension of the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in this industry makes it possible for the Art Institute of California-San Francisco to fully equip a student for a career in the fashion marketing world.

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Fashion Retailing (D)

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Game Art & Design (BS)

The gaming sector of technology has advanced swiftly over the past decade. New components of animation and audio technology have made this industry an extremely competitive one. The Art Institute of California-San Francisco offers a Bachelor of Science program in Game and Art Design.

Knowledgeable and experienced faculty will guide students through the maze of courses which include extensive drawing, fundamentals of animation, art history, animation history and concepts and more. Paying special attention to lighting and exhibition, scene quality, motion maps, character animation and programming, students receive detailed, hands-on experience which will be vital to future careers in the gaming industry. The Bachelor of Science Game and Art program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco offers courses which will provide students with full comprehension in game design, digital graphics, script writing, networking, and character integrity.

Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Science program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, you will have a vast array of career choices available to you. Careers in game design, audio and lighting technology, animation art and much more will await you upon your graduation.

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Graphic Design (AS)

The majority of companies today rely on some sort of graphic design to make them successful and competitive companies. If you are seeking entry level employment with opportunity of advancement in the world of graphic design, consider an Associate of Graphic Design degree from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco.

In the Associate program of Graphic Design you will study the basic technology and fundamentals in graphic principles and design. By working closely with art directors, you will gain valuable skills necessary to become employed in this field. The Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco will prepare you to effectively enter into the dynamic and leading industry of graphic design. The Bachelor program will equip you by leading you through courses in commercial graphics, illustration, software development, interactive media, and others.

No matter if you wish to work for television, cinema, in the broadcasting industry or traditional design for advertisement, an Associate or Bachelor of Science degree from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco will give you the training needed to become employed in this diverse industry.

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Hospitality Food & Beverage Management (BS)

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Interior Design (BS)

The world of interior design is an elite and intriguing world. Inspired by architect, fabrics, textiles, and imagination, many students enroll at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco to propel their talents and understanding of this design world to a new level of competence and expertise.

The Bachelor of Science program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco offers students a comprehensive, four year course in learning the art of design techniques, digital drafting, drawing, perspective, and proportions. Be prepared to study the history of design, environmental systems and how they play a part of interior design, as well as lighting and computer rendering.

You will be inspired by the visions of the talented professors as they walk you through the classes in furniture construction and design applications, fabric and textile matching and designing, as well as gaining a well-rounded understanding of the fundamental concepts of interior design. Upon your graduation from the Bachelor of Science Interior Design school at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, you will be able to pursue a career in this elite and exciting industry.

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Media Arts & Animation (BS)

The high tech world of visual arts often relies on media arts and animation in many different fields, such as the web, marketing firms, software companies, and motion pictures, among others. To become trained and skilled in the media arts, consider a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco.

Skilled and experienced faculty guide students over the four year program and teach them the various fundamentals of this challenging industry. By studying media arts and animation at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, you will gain comprehensive knowledge in computer animation, still-life drawing, 2D and 3D technology, desktop video production, preproduction and post production and more.

The Bachelor of Science program of Media Arts and Animation at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco leads you through conceptual principles of animation and media, and enhances your ability to adapt to this constantly changing industry. With your new degree, you will find yourself equipped to be employed in such occupations as a software developer, animator, advertising designer and others.

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Visual & Game Programming (BS)

Everyone all over the globe, from toddlers to adults enjoy video and computerized games. This industry has expanded dramatically over the past several years and highly skilled programmers are in demand. To begin your career in this high tech world, sign up for the Bachelor of Science program at the Art Institute of California-San Francisco.

At the Art Institute of California-San Francisco you will study advanced courses such as animation development, modification of 3D scripts, and learn to develop your creative talents in design and writing. The Bachelor of Science of Visual and Game Programming degree has instructors who teach students conceptual design skills and how to apply them to todayís leading technology.

Upon your graduation from the Bachelor of Science Visual and Game Programming courses from the Art Institute of California-San Francisco, you will have a wide range of career options available to select from. Whether you wish to be a game designer, software developer, or graphic artist focusing on gaming and animation, you can feel confident that you will have the training and skills necessary to be a competitive employee.

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Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (BS)

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Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)

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