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Study at School of The Art Institute of Chicago


School of the Art Institute of Chicago, also referred to as SAIC, is situated in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was established in the year 1866 and is among America's premiere fine arts colleges. Students are offered degrees and certificates in a wide range of subjects related to the arts including architecture, art therapy, fashion design, painting and drawing, visual and critical studies, and historic preservation.

The various student groups supported by SAIC include the Belly Dancing Group, Performance Art Society, Students Against War and Injustice, At Home World Wide Fashion Society, Incarnation, and Student Government. The students operate an on-campus internet radio station called Free Radio SAIC and a TV station called ExTV.

Profile of School of The Art Institute of Chicago

The campus of School of The Art Institute of Chicago is in Chicago, IL, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at School of The Art Institute of Chicago include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.

Course Topics

The school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. School of The Art Institute of Chicago is known for its programs in art studies and fine arts.

School of The Art Institute of Chicago Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

School of The Art Institute of Chicago has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrolment

In 2007, School of The Art Institute of Chicago had 3, 006 students enrolled (2, 837 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:

"Mission To establish and conduct comprehensive programs of education including preparation of visual artists, teachers of art, and designers; to provide education services in written, spoken, and media formats. (Excerpted from the Art Institute of Chicago's Corporate Charter. )"

School of The Art Institute of Chicago Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Fine Arts568fine arts, art history and criticism
Liberal Arts43creative writing, historic preservation and conservation
Education and Teaching33art Education
Art Studies31arts management, visual and performing arts
Therapy and Counselling18art therapy
Architecture and Planning9interior architecture


Contact: School of The Art Institute of Chicago

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

36 S Wabash

Chicago, IL 60603

General Phone: (312) 629-6100

http: //www.saic.edu