Welcome to The Art Institute of Charleston, one of over 40
locations within the established Art Institutes system, located
in major cities throughout North America. The Art Institutes
offers bachelor's and associate's degrees, diplomas and
certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts.
Students receive a practical, focused education that prepares
them to begin their careers with on-the-job skills employers
need.
Faculty
Many of our faculty are experienced professionals with
impressive achievements in their fields of expertise. They
continue to be involved in contemporary creative trends and
techniques and share that knowledge with their students. Our
faculty know first-hand what employers need and they provide
practical, hands-on education that meets those needs.
Career Services
Getting an education is a major goal, but it's one which
usually leads to the real goal - landing that all-important
first job that launches your career. To help make that leap,
our students turn to the personalized, comprehensive services
offered by the school's Career Services Department.
Ideal Location
As the fastest growing city in South Carolina, Charleston
offers the best of a vital economy while maintaining its
historic charm. A 90-mile stretch of oceanfront boasts one of
the world's most productive ports and offers sandy beaches to
half a million residents. In addition to water sports, golf and
fishing, cultural attractions range from antebellum
architecture and museums to modern arts festivals and
theatrical productions.
Emerging and evolving technologies are changing the video and
film industries. Today's video producers must be able to do more
than shoot and edit videotape. Knowing how to combine traditional
production techniques with the appropriate digital tools is the
key to success. Students learn special visual effects and video
graphics using computer applications like Adobe® After
Effects and develop practical skills such as crew relations. They
also study project management and business marketing skills to
help them enter into their chosen field.
Graduates in digital media production have the knowledge to
navigate among the dynamic worlds of video production, multimedia
and converging technologies. Companies today are looking for
employees who can conceive, construct and deliver content for
CDs, DVDs, video and broadband Internet. Graduates of the program
are prepared for entry-level positions where they create dynamic
content by formulating, constructing and delivering digital
audio, video, broadcast graphics and animation. They are also
prepared to manage content for distribution though a variety of
traditional and new media, including CD, DVD, television and
broadband.
Graphic Design - Associate of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts
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In the graphic design program, you'll study design, typography
and color theory. Industry-specific software is utilized to help
you learn to create everything from logos and posters to
packaging, Web sites and corporate identity packages. Graduates
are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as:
- Advertising designer
- Computer artist
- Freelance artist
- Graphic designer
- Layout artist
Web Design & Interactive Media - Associate of Arts &
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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In the web design and interactive media (formerly interactive
media design) program, you'll focus on interface design,
interactivity, visual design, database design, dynamic web
content design, technology, and information design, and employ
creative solutions across all web-related mediums. You'll learn
skills that will enable you to create accessible, engaging
interactions via websites and other interactive mediums.
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment in
positions such as:
- Interactive designer
- Animator
- Special effects artist
- Computer artist
The Art Institute of Charleston is licensed by the South
Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main St., STE 200
Columbia, SC 29201, 803-737-2260, www.che.sc.gov. Licensure
indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an
endorsement or guarantee of quality.
Other Locations
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Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? With over 40
locations across North America (plus The Art Institute Online, a
division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh), The Art Institutes
has a school in just the right place for you.
- The Art Institute of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
- The Art Institute of Tucson - Tucson, AZ
- The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, CA
- The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire - San
Bernardino, CA
- The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles - Santa Monica,
CA
- The Art Institute of California - Orange County - Santa Ana,
CA
- The Art Institute of California - Sacramento - Sacramento,
CA
- The Art Institute of California - San Diego - San Diego,
CA
- The Art Institute of California - San Francisco - San
Francisco, CA
- The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale,
CA
- The Art Institute of Colorado - Denver, CO
- Miami International University of Art & Design - Miami,
FL
- The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale,
FL
- The Art Institute of Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
- The Art Institute of Tampa - Tampa, FL
- The Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
- The Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur - Decatur, GA
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago - Chicago, IL
- The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg - Schaumburg,
IL
- The Art Institute of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
- The New England Institute of Art - Brookline, MA
- The Art Institute of Michigan - Novi, MI
- The Art Institutes International Minnesota - Minneapolis,
MN
- The Art Institute of Las Vegas - Henderson, NV
- The Art Institute of New York City - New York, NY
- The Art Institute of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
- The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham, NC
- The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati - Cincinnati,
OH
- The Art Institute of Portland - Portland, OR
- The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
- The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
- The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania - York, PA
- The Art Institute of Charleston - Charleston, SC
- The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville - Nashville,
TN
- The Art Institutes International - Kansas City, KS
- The Art Institute of Austin - Austin, TX
- The Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, TX
- The Art Institute of Houston - Houston, TX
- The Art Institute of Salt Lake City - Draper, UT
- The Art Institute of Washington - Arlington, VA
- The Art Institute of Seattle - Seattle, WA
- The Art Institute of Vancouver - Vancouver, BC