The Art Institute of Austin
Bastrop, TX1204 Chestnut St., Bastrop, TX 78602
512-691-1707
The Art Institute of Austin is a private, non-profit college of art and design located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The Art Institute of Austin offers Associate of Applied Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in a variety of majors including animation, graphic design, interior design, and photography. The college also offers a Master of Arts in Education degree with a concentration in art education.
The Art Institute of Austin was founded in 1979 as the Austin School of Fashion Design. The school was later renamed the Austin Institute of Fashion Technology before becoming the Art Institute of Austin in 2002. The college is located in downtown Austin, near the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol. The Art Institute of Austin is a member of the Laureate International Universities network.
The Art Institute of Austin offers a variety of degree programs in art and design. The Associate of Applied Arts degree program is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in the art and design industry. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is a four-year program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the arts. The Master of Arts in Education degree program is a two-year program that prepares students for careers in art education.
The Art Institute of Austin has a faculty of over 60 full-time and part-time instructors. The college also has a number of visiting artists and scholars who teach classes on a variety of topics. The Art Institute of Austin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 236
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.artinstitutes.edu/austin/
Financial Aid: https://www.artinstitutes.edu/financial-aid