The Art Institute of Houston is a private art college in the United States. The following is a detailed introduction:

School History

The school was first established in 1965 as the Houston School of Commercial Art.

In 1978, the school joined the American International Art College System and was renamed the Art Institute of Houston.

In 1990, the school moved to its current location.

On September 30, 2023, the school closed.

Professional Settings

Undergraduate courses: including baking and pastry, culinary arts, cooking, hotel and catering management, film and video production, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, kitchen and bathroom design, web design and interactive media, education / Teaching media technology, photography, etc.

Degree Awarding: The school's degrees are recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and can award equivalent degrees in applied arts and applied sciences. It has the right to award bachelor's degrees in interior design, graphic design, media arts and animation, and the cooking major has the right to award equivalent degrees in applied sciences recognized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

Teaching Resources and Features

Faculty: The school's faculty is composed of experienced professionals who not only have profound attainments in the field of art, but also have rich teaching experience and can provide students with professional guidance and support.

Course Setting: The course is set up after consulting outstanding industry leaders and school directors and carefully studying. It attaches great importance to the practicality of the course and strives to strengthen students' practical operation ability. For example, students studying cooking must practice in the kitchen to gain work experience.

Teaching Facilities: The school is equipped with a variety of convenient and complete facilities for students to use, such as the library with a huge collection of books and a full range of categories, which can meet the different needs of all students, faculty and graduates. In addition, the library also provides meeting rooms, study rooms and other facilities, and has a video reading room. It can also provide thoughtful and detailed services in word processing, network services, software programming, photocopying and auxiliary system research.

Campus Life

Excellent geographical location: The school is located in the heart of Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, with convenient transportation, close to the subway station, and a short distance from the airport and the station. Houston has a population of 5.5 million and embraces a rich and diverse culture. The whole city is full of active atmosphere and is a gathering place for large art museums, opera houses and theaters.

Rich student organizations and activities: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, covering medical academics, cultural exchanges, volunteer services, sports and other fields. It will regularly hold academic lectures, seminars, case discussions and other activities to help students broaden their artistic knowledge and improve their academic level. It will also organize various cultural activities, such as international cultural festivals and art exhibitions, to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding among students.