2011-2013 CATALOG - The Art Institutes

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II SBS312
4 Credits (General Education) - Prerequisites:
SBS311 World Civilizations
This course covers European history from the
seventeenth century through post-World War
II. It includes political, economic, and cultural
development, such as scientific thought, the
Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and
World Wars I and II.
WORLD CONFLICT SBS325
4 Credits (General Education) - Prerequisites: None
Students will explore the concepts of cooperation,
competition and conflict on a variety of levels. Specific
areas of the world will be chosen to illustrate the effects
of natural resources, religion, population, technology,
and politics on human cooperation. Emphasis will be
placed on analysis of current world conflict.
WORLD CUISINE CU236
3 Credits - Prerequisites: CU100 Fundamentals of Classical
Techniques, CU110 Culinary Theory and Concepts
This course emphasizes both the influences and
ingredients that create the unique character of
selected World cuisines. Students prepare, taste,
serve, and evaluate traditional, regional dishes
of Spain, Middle East, Turkey, Greece, Africa and
India. Importance will be placed on ingredients,
flavor profiles, preparations, and techniques
representative of these cuisines.
WORLD LITERATURE ENG320
4 Credits (General Education) - Prerequisites: None
This course expands and refines the objectives of
English I. It emphasizes critical and logical thinking
skills, reading comprehension, problem definition,
research strategies, as well as analytical, evaluative,
and/or persuasive writing.
WRITING FOR INTERACTIVE
DESIGN IM232
3 Credits - Prerequisite: None
This is a specialized writing course for interactive
design. Students will learn the unique characteristics
and techniques of internet, intranet, and other
media writing and apply them to interactive media
production. Students will also learn to conduct
research for media writing projects.
WRITING FOR MEDIA PD331
3 Credits - Prerequisites: ENG100 English I
This course is designed to introduce students to
writing strategies for print and electronic media.
Topics include media research; copyrighting; editing;
advertising; and writing for print, television, video,
animation, and interactive multimedia environments.
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS II SBS312
4 Credits (General Education) - Prerequisites:
SBS311 World Civilizations
This course covers European history from the
seventeenth century through post-World War
II. It includes political, economic, and cultural
development, such as scientific thought, the
Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and
World Wars I and II.
ABOUT THE
ART INSTITUTE
OF PHOENIX
History
The Art Institute of Phoenix opened for business as
an additional location of The Art Institute of Colorado
(Denver) in September 1995, with classes beginning
in January 1996. The initial class was made up of 45
students across the four programs with a total staff
and faculty of 17.
The associate degree in Culinary Arts received
American Culinary Federation (ACF) accreditation in
February of 2005. In February 2006, the Bachelor of
Arts in Interior Design degree received Council for
Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). In March 2006,
The Art Institute of Phoenix was granted status as a
freestanding institution by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
In February 2010, the Associate of Applied Science
in Baking & Pastry Arts, the Associate of Applied
Science in Culinary Arts, and the Bachelor of Arts
in Culinary Management each received five-year
grants of accreditation through American Culinary
Federation Education Foundation Accrediting
Commission (ACFEFAC).
The Art Institute of Phoenix is a subsidiary of The Art
Institutes International, Inc., which is a subsidiary of
Education Management Corporation. In addition, The
Art Institute of Phoenix has the following branches:
• The Art Institutes International SM - Kansas City
• The Art Institute of Wisconsin
Facilities
In 1995, The Art Institute of Phoenix opened at
2233 West Dunlap Avenue, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Near the Black Canyon Freeway, the modern
building promotes a positive learning environment.
Occupying approximately 78,655 square feet of
a 92,000 square- foot building, the interior was
designed with creative students in mind. Spacious
classrooms, and fully equipped studios and labs
offer a positive working atmosphere. Three modern
kitchens, with ample windows offering broad
sweeping views, provide a creative environment for
the culinary student.
Demographics
According to regulations published by the
Department of Education, as part of the Higher
Education Act, we have provided the chart below
demonstrating the diversity of our student body as
of Fall 2009.
These statistics below include all enrolled, full-time
students for the main campus and any branch locations:
Total Undergraduate
Enrollment
Number of
Students
1,287 n/a
Gender
Male 624 48%
Female 663 52%
Percentage of
Student Body
Race/Ethinicity
(Self-Identified)
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
94
94
7%
7%
American Indian or
American Indian or
Alaska
Alaska
13
13
1%
1%
Asian
Asian
16
16
1%
1%
Black or African
Black or African
American
American
57
57
4%
4%
Native American
Native American
Hawaiian or Other
Hawaiian or Other
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
White
White
304
304
24%
24%
Two or More Races
Two or More Races
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Non Resident Alien
Non Resident Alien
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Race or Ethnicity
Race or Ethnicity
unknown
unknown
803
803
62%
62%
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grant
Recipients
Recipients
(2008 cohort)
(2008 cohort)
58
58
42%
42%
GETTING
THE MOST
FROM YOUR
EDUCATION
Our role is to provide educational services to
help you develop your potential. An Art Institute’s
education is not something we do to our students.
Instead, it is a process where we learn and explore
with you. We cannot simply hand you skills and
knowledge. You must be a full partner in this
interactive learning process.
At The Art Institute of Phoenix, you have the
opportunity to become part of a vibrant energetic
learning community, where you are supported and
encouraged to do your best. It’s a community where
we celebrate diversity. It’s a community bound by
mutual respect for individuality and creativity.
Your responsibilities as a student of The Art Institute
of Phoenix require that you:
• Meet deadlines
• Attend class
• Arrive on time
• Make use of faculty and staff
• Ask questions
Reading and understanding the policies in this
catalog, the Enrollment Agreement, the Student
Handbook, and any policies subsequently provided
to you, are also your responsibility.
Our faculty and staff are here for you. If you have any
questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
STATEMENT OF STUDENT
COMMITMENT
• I perceive myself as artistic and creative.
• I believe in myself and am committed to the
work I do.
• I demonstrate ethics in the work I produce.
• I possess clear career goals.
• I choose to attend regularly and participate
actively in learning activities.
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