FACT SHEET
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MEDIA CONTACT
Contact: Devra Pransky, Senior Director of Communications, Phone: (412) 995.7685 (office); (412) 657.8413
(mobile); or dpransky@edmc.edu
PRESIDENT
Emily Hill
ABOUT THE ART INSTITUTE OF PORTLAND
 The Art Institute of Portland is one of The Art Institutes, a system of over 50 educational schools
located throughout North America. The schools provide an important source of education for design,
media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.
 In 1998 The Art Institutes acquired Bassist College, and The Art Institute of Portland was founded. It
now consists of approximately 85,000 square feet of classroom, computer lab, library, and office space.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Science
Diploma
Apparel Design
Culinary Arts
Graphic Design
Advertising
Apparel Design
Digital Film & Video
Fashion Marketing
Game Art & Design
Graphic & Web Design
Interior Design
Media Arts & Animation
Photography & Design
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Culinary Management
Design Management
Industrial Design
Visual & Game Programming
Art of Cooking
Baking & Pastry
Digital Image Management
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INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
The Art Institute of Portland is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer
review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to
achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives
reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also
addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is
not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program
offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality
of opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding an institution’s
accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the
administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100 Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 558-4224 www.nwccu.org
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree is accredited by the Council for
Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
LOCATION
The Art Institute of Portland
1122 N.W. Davis Street
Portland, OR 97209-2911
888.228.6528 or 503.228.6528
new.artinstitutes.edu/portland
See aiprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data,
alumni success, and other important info.
Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options are subject to change. The Art Institute of
Portland, 1122 N.W. Davis Street, Portland, OR 97209-2911. ©2015 The Art Institutes. Our email address is
csprogramadmin@edmc.edu.
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