Programs
We offer comprehensive degree 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 is designed to encompass the industry trends in expanding industries, affording students an opportunity to gain hands-on practice in a dynamic and visionary environment.
We offer the following subject-specific programs of study:
- Advertising (BA)
- Baking & Pastry (D)
- Culinary Arts (AAS)
- Culinary Management (BAS)
- Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA)
- Fashion Marketing & Management (BA)
- Fashion Merchandising (AAS)
- Graphic Design (AAS)
- Interior Design (AAS & BFA)
- Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
- Professional Cooking (D)
- Video Production (AAS)
- Visual Communications (BFA)
- Web Design & Interactive Media (AAS & BFA)
Advertising (BA)
The field of advertising is an ever growing industry as companies strive to compete for consumer revenue. The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati will equip a student to enter the advertising world with a hands-on experience and unparalleled marketing skills. By combining cutting edge learning technology with creative strategies, you will find the education you need to gain a lucrative career with your Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising.
Applying advanced communication skills with state-of-the-art digital technology and design resources, the professionals at The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati prepare a student to enter the world of advertising by equipping them with the latest skills. From learning design strategies to media communications to marketing and business, the four year degree program prepares a student to be a prime hiring candidate in the advertising world.
Students will learn the fundamentals of strategic marketing using their creative energies and high tech training they receive from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. Be prepared to put your Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising to good use in the demanding and exciting field of advertising.
Baking & Pastry (D)
The Diploma program benefits students who may already have a degree in another field or students who would like to increase their basic Baking and Pastry knowledge. Graduates of the certificate program are prepared for entry-level positions in commercial bakeries and pastry shops as bakers, baker's assistants, pastry cooks, and pastry assistants.
Culinary Arts (AAS)
The demand for professionals in the culinary arts continues to grow and The Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati is committed to providing students with the necessary foundation that will prepare them for an entry level position this creative and exciting field.
The Culinary Arts associateís degree program is designed to provide students with the necessary basic skills along with the advanced proficiencies in international cuisine, American regional cuisine, classical cuisine, as well a traditional baking and pastry skills.
Students of The Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati not only gain practical experience in the kitchen but also learn first hand, the financial aspects of managing a food business, sanitation and safety, menu preparation, nutrition, and kitchen management.
If you love to cook and want to pursue your dream then The Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati is the perfect beginning. Creative and talented culinary professionals are sought after restaurants, hotels, resorts, retirement homes, hospitals, major corporations, convention centers, banquet facilities and even cruise ships. Secure your career now in the growing field of the culinary arts.
Culinary Management (BAS)
The restaurant and hospitality industry has changed dynamically over the past few decades. When serving good food slowly evolved to a high-tech leading industry in the hospitality field, management and training has grown to a higher level of demand. The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati offers courses that will help you to achieve your goal of being an expert in the competitive field of culinary management.
With a Culinary Management Bachelorís of Applied Science degree from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, you will be prepared to enter the world of cuisine with the knowledge and advanced training needed to be successful. Offering courses in basic culinary arts to advanced preparation techniques to staff and inventory management, your training will provide you with all the tools required to begin your new career in the hospitality industry.
At the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, you will begin your courses with general education prerequisites to give you a well-rounded knowledge which will prepare you to be a leading competitor in your field. Once the general education courses have been met, you then will begin your specialized courses in the program.
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BFA)
The exciting industry of filmmaking has grown dynamically over the past few years and has become a superstar in the field of technology. Students interested in entering this field can opt to choose their training at the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati. Offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Filmmaking and video production, this renowned institution boasts leading professors of the field.
By providing courses in general education as well as digital arts and technology and management, the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati provides cohesive learning combined with nurturing the studentís artistic side to produce experts in the filmmaking and video industry. From directing to screenwriting to producing and editing, the courses available are extensive and advanced.
With your new degree from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, be prepared to have a wide selection of options available to begin your career in the filmmaking industry. Youíll be equipped to enter into the world of major motion picture making to video production to mass communications and media. Your creative efforts will be combined with training in technical aspects such as sound and lighting and formatting with your new degree.
Fashion Marketing & Management (BA)
From high runway fashion to commercial fashion, prepare to enter the field at the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Fashion Marketing and Management degree. Whether your interests lie in the field of creative merchandising, fashion design and production, or textiles, you will receive the necessary training to allow you to enter the field of fashion.
An extremely competitive field, now a billion dollar industry, having the proper training is essential to become a success in the fashion industry. The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati will prepare you in areas of fashion management and marketing, learning how to buy textiles, global marketing and a keen sense of business management.
No stone will be left unturned in your education as you find yourself studying courses in culture, retail, and other industry related studies which will equip you with an expertise in the industry. With your degree from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, you will have the option to select from a variety of careers including: fashion design, visual merchandising, commercial retail, and others.
Fashion Merchandising (AAS)
Fashion merchandising is all about the business of fashion. It's an exciting blend of the creative aspects of fashion along with buying and marketing in all areas of the fashion industry. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fashion Marketing at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati offers a fashion merchandising degree that will allow you to pursue a career in this exciting field where you can work closely with designers and models. You'll gain first hand experience about seasonal trends, style, and the fast paced world of fashion promotion and marketing.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Fashion Marketing from The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati can provide you with a solid foundation in design, industry knowledge, and technology through their market-driven curriculum. Students have the opportunity to participate in both theoretical and applied coursework along with technological applications for the industry. As a fashion marketing student you will translate your classroom learning into practical hands-on experience within a fashion industry environment.
The goal of the Fashion Marketing degree program from The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati is to provide you with the design, business, digital, and industry relevant skills that will prepare you for an entry-level position in the world of fashion merchandising. If you love fashion and you love business, what better place than The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati to combine your passion for both?
Graphic Design (AAS)
If you love seeing things in a visual perspective then a degree in graphic design is the perfect choice for you. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati is the first step on your way to a successful career in graphic design.
Students begin by learning design theories and principles. More in depth study will emphasize the application of theory in current design problems. Students will experiment in different media including print, electronic and three dimensions. A final portfolio that demonstrates the graduate's strengths in design will complete the Graphic Design degree.
As trained visual communicators, they can enhance a company's image, take a product, idea or service-and sell it. They know that color can create a mood, and they find that sometimes a photograph works better than an illustration. Graphic design is all about art and design applied to ads, CD-ROMs, greeting cards, posters, books, TV and packaging. It's the ability to create and manipulate with color, shape, size and arrangement. It's work that is noticed and remembered. Graphic Design can give one a view of self reward or pride.
Interior Design (AAS & BFA)
Interior designers create the spaces in which we live and work everyday. They are design professionals dedicated to making these spaces aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati offers both an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in interior design.
The Interior Design program at The Art Institute of Ohio ó Cincinnati provides students with a solid core of specialized courses that focus on development of practical skills including drawing, perspective, proportion, color theory and basic design. Students can then move on to more advanced areas of 2-D and 3-D computer-aided interior design, architectural detailing, environmental systems along with furniture, accessory and lighting design.
The interior design program available at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati places emphasis on the development of all areas of three-dimensional design for both residential and commercial spaces. The graduates not only enter the real world with an extensive knowledge of interior design but an astute sense of business, allowing them to obtain entry-level positions in in the exciting field of interior design.
Media Arts & Animation (BFA)
Today media arts and animation is used in various industries including architecture, television, advertising, education, and forensics. At The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati creative students can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through the Media Arts and Animation program. Here you can learn the many in demand skills required to obtain an exciting position including design, illustration, compositing, and 3-D computer modeling, story development, background design, scenic layout, and special effects.
Through the Media Arts & Animation program students develop a strong foundation in drawing, design, and illustration in order to produce traditional 2-D formats. Youíll then move on to computer generated 3-D animation that will make your characters and objects come alive. Throughout the course you will be creating your personal portfolio that will demonstrate your knowledge of media arts and animation to potential employers.
Graduates of The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati Media Arts & Animation program are prepared for entry-level positions in animation, computer animation, digital media production, special effects art, background design, computer art, layout art or video game art.
Professional Cooking (D)
The certificate program benefits students who may already have a degree in another field or students who would like to increase their basic culinary knowledge. Graduates of the certificate program are prepared for entry-level positions in kitchens as prep cooks, line cooks, expeditors or pastry assistants.
Video Production (AAS)
The Video Production program at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati prepares students for an exciting career in the field of video production, directing, editing and writing. Students obtain the skills that are needed to create impressive and convincing content across all forms of video production technology.
As a student at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, you will gain the experience necessary to compete in the ever growing field of video production. Story development, scriptwriting and color theory along with the history of video production are covered in preproduction. Production covers the aspects of video, photography, cinematography, animation, color theory, directing and producing. Post production skills are obtained through the video production courses in editing, compositing, motion graphics and studio courses that replicate a real life video production cycle.
A graduate of the Video Production program at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati will be well prepared to begin a career in the video production industry.
Visual Communications (BFA)
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Web Design & Interactive Media (AAS & BFA)
As web sites continue to become a necessary part of doing business, more and more companies are seeking web designers to meet the demand. If youíre interested in the rapidly growing field of web design you can pursue a degree in Web Design & Interactive Media at The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati.
The program will teach you how to create compelling web content, with user-friendly design, produce high-quality functional and interactive programs and to work with clients. The Web Design & Interactive Media program provides hands on learning, using industry-related technology and equipment. Before graduating you will develop a portfolio demonstrating your skills in web design and interactive media that you can present to potential employers.
The Web Design & Interactive Media program from The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati will prepare you for a variety of entry-level positions in such areas as interactive design, animation, special effects, and computer art.