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The Art Institute of Philadelphia is a private, college with student enrollment reaching 3,700 in the fall of 2007. Conveniently located in downtown Philadelphia, the college offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Advertising, Audio Production, Culinary Management, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Industrial Design Technology, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, and Web Design & Interactive Media. Students may also earn Associate of Science degrees in Culinary Arts, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Visual Merchandising, and Web Design & Interactive Media.

Diploma programs are offered in Baking & Pastry and Culinary Arts. Founded by artist Philip Trachtman in 1971, the college was acquired by Education Management Corporation in 1979. The Art Institute of Philadelphia occupies 1622 Chestnut Street, a building originally designed in 1928 as the CBS flagship radio station affiliate. Designated as a historical site by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Art Deco building became home to the college in 1982. Today, The Art Institute has additional academic facilities at 1610, 1510 and 1530 Chestnut Street and 2300 Market Street. Educational programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia provide balanced, quality education in applied arts technology and techniques, related business practices, and general education. From curriculum to equipment, programs are designed to provide students with the skills necessary to join their chosen career fields at the entry level. Faculty members are dedicated professionals who strive to strengthen students?skills and cultivate their talents.The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the Art Institute of Philadelphia to award bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees and diplomas.

While the college is also a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (a regional commission), the Art Institute of Philadelphia's Associate of Science Degree in the Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.Offering thirteen different Bachelor of Science Degrees as well as nine Associate of Science Degree programs and two Diplomas, the Art Institute of Philadelphia has several different levels of study available.In design, bachelor's degrees are available in Advertising, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Industrial Design. For Media Arts majors, Bachelor of Science degrees are available in Audio Production, Digital Video & Filmmaking Production, Media Arts & Animation, Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics and Web Design & Interactive Media. Fashion Majors can receive their B.S. in Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing, while a Bachelors Degree in Culinary Management rounds out the group of four-year degrees offered by the institute.