Illinois Art Schools

The state of Illinois has an impressive number of museums and art galleries and it is fitting that Illinois art schools are amongst the finest in the country. In addition to teaching traditional skills of painting, drawing and sculpture, there are schools that offer courses to meet the needs of the modern technological work place. These skills are used in the media and in computer careers.
The International Academy of Design and Technology in Chicago has practical based courses, delivered by tutors who are working professionals in their chosen field. The classrooms and studios are of industry standard in terms of the equipment available to students. Distance learning online is offered as well as campus tuition. Courses at this art school in Illinois include Animation, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Game Design, and Web Site Design.
Chicago's Harrington College of Design is one of the oldest of the Illinois art schools, having served the area for 75 years. The college provides Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. Admission times are flexible with students able to enroll for the Fall, Spring or Summer semester. There is a Financial Aid program for those eligible. A Career Services Department gives advice on preparing a resume and looking for a job upon graduation. Graduates can also look for support from the Alumni Association. Courses here include Architectural Design, Interior Design, Media Arts, Photography, and Multimedia.

The American Academy of Art in Chicago was established in 1923. It is located in the Museum District and it offers a mix of traditional and contemporary subjects. Students are fortunate in having access to one of the best libraries of any Illinois art school. The Irving Shapiro Library is well known for its extensive resources. Courses include Drawing, Art History, Computer Art/Design, Illustration, Painting, and Digital Design.
The ITT Technical Institute, School of Drafting and Design is situated at Mount Prospect. It is a very well equipped school with Electronic Labs, IT Labs and Drafting Labs. Courses include 3D Design, Animation, Design Theory, Drafting, Visual Communication, and Computer Design.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has been educating students for over 100 years and has excellent amenities including studios, seminar rooms, libraries, school galleries, classrooms and a fine museum. The curriculum is very broad at this Illinois art school and includes traditional skills, such as Printmaking, Sculpture, Painting, Silkscreen and Jewelry. There are also courses in Architecture, Photography, Lighting, Graphic Design and Liberal Arts. Other courses provide a career path to working in art gallery and museum institutions, including Museum Studies and Art Administration. The Art Criticism course could lead to a career in journalism or academia and the Art Education course is of interest to students wanting to be educators in the art field.