Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Student Aff airs
events are designed to promote networking among students
of diverse backgrounds and inter ests and to create a
suppor� ve community within our school.
The Student Aff airs Department also promotes co-curricular
programming on campus. Through compe� � ons,
hos� ng ar� sts on campus, and promo� ng social awareness
events; the department provides stu dents an opportunity
to explore diff erent cultures, examine their social iden� ty,
and develop an awareness of the impact they can have on
their community.
The Illinois Ins� tute of Art also believes in providing students
with opportuni� es to support lifelong learning. The
Student Aff airs department supports this belief by off ering
opportuni � es for students to develop an awareness and
understanding of diversity issues, examine their individual
strengths and talents, and understand how social responsibility
can aff ect the environment.
Through the many opportuni� es for students to take an
ac� ve role in their educa� on, the College hopes that the
unique experiences off ered at The Illinois Ins� tute of Art
will help students develop leadership skills, engage in cri� -
cal thinking, experience diversity, embrace the importance
of community service and become a leader in their community
and profession.
Student Organiza� ons & Clubs
There are many opportuni� es for career-related ac� vi� es,
leadership opportuni� es, and social interac� on through
clubs and organiza� ons. The various student organiza-
� ons at The Illinois Ins� tute of Art off er oppor tuni� es for
students to take an ac� ve part in their educa� on. From
professional organiza � ons, to skill building groups, to
groups where students with similar interests can gather;
these student-run organiza � ons add a vibrant energy and
opportunity for personal growth and add to the sense
of community at the College. Students ac� ve in Student
Organiza� ons will discover a network of peers they can
connect with, learn leadership skills they can u� lize long
a� er gradua� on, hone their ability to work within a group,
and make the most of the skills there are learning within
the classrooms
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Orienta� on
Orienta� on has always been an eff ort to facilitate the
student’s transi� on to The Illinois Ins� tute of Art. This
event provides students an introduc� on to the academic
environment, extracurricular life, and residence life and
campus surroundings.
Each quarter, the orienta� on program provides new students
with informa� on about the facili� es, their aca demic
program, and services off ered by the College, as well as
giving them an opportunity to meet the faculty, staff , and
other students.
Study Trips
The Illinois Ins� tute of Art off ers students diff erent opportuni�
es to travel abroad and enhance their personal
and profes sional experiences. Through both short and
long term travel opportuni� es, students can expand their
horizons by ex ploring diff erent countries, im mersing
themselves in unique cultures, mee� ng new people, and
recognizing the impact their art can have on society.
The Art Ins� tutes Study Abroad Program provides students
the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience that
will assist them in preparing for suc cess in a global economy.
Led by instructors from The Art Ins� tutes system of
schools, programs vary in length and may be credit or noncredit
bearing. The Program is open to students enrolled
in member schools of The Art Ins� tutes Study Abroad
Consor� um. Students at schools that are not part of the
Consor� um are not eligible for the Program. Financial aid
may be available for those who qualify.
Student Lounge
The Student Lounges and vending areas are available on
each campus and provide a comfortable, convenient gathering
place for students.
Campus Store
The Illinois Ins� tute of Art Campus Store is a source of supply
kits, art supplies and computer so� ware. The Campus
Store also provides a variety of school logo wear and gi� s.