Art Institute of Dallas

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The Art Institute of Dallas

Established:	1964
Type:	Private, for-profit
President:	Simon J. Lumley
Dean:	Dr. Leslie C. Baughman
Students:	1700
Location:	Dallas, TX, USA
Campus:	Urban
Colors:	Red, Black and White
Website:	http://www.aid.edu/

The Art Institute of Dallas in Dallas, Texas, United States, is part of The Art Institutes, a system of for-profit colleges focused on helping students develop marketable skills within creative industries that empower students to launch successful careers. The Art Institute of Dallas offers bachelor's and associate's degree programs for fashion design, fashion & retail management, interior design, graphic design, media arts & animation, web design & interactive media, and culinary arts.

[edit] History

The Art Institute of Dallas was established in 1964 as the Dallas Fashion Merchandising College. It was later renamed in 1978 to the Fashion and Art Institute of Dallas. A year later, the Institute was approved to grant an Associate of Applied Arts Degree. In 1984, the Institute was acquired by the Education Management Corporation (EDMC) to join The Art Institutes, and now bears its current name The Art Institute of Dallas. EDMC expanded The Art Institutes by investing in facilities and equipment, adding personnel to faculty and student services, and establishing a national marketing presence. In 1988, The Art Institute of Dallas moved to its present facility in North Dallas. Was founded by Max Allard.