The Art Institute of Tampa 07-08 Catalog

M ISSION S TATEMENT The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, is a learning-centered, career-oriented institution serving the educational needs of its students and industry through undergraduate programs with growth potential. Our mission is to prepare our graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen fields through the offering of quality higher education. The institution is dedicated to fostering a culture of learning by providing an academic environment that encourages creative and analytical expression. To foster within students the desire to maintain high levels of professionalism in their chosen careers and continue learning throughout their lives while contributing to their community and society To provide students broad foundations in the theory and practice of their chosen occupations To help students identify their personal, academic, and career goals within the specific fields offered and to help them develop means of achieving these goals To ensure a continuous quality improvement process that encourages growth and facilitates learning for all constituencies To encourage the academic freedom of instructors in a student-centered environment To recruit and retain a qualified faculty with the appropriate academic credentials and professional experience To offer student support services that recognizes the diversity of the student population and provide a safe and comfortable learning environment The Art Institute of Tampa, Volume 5, Number 1. Effective September 2007 CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover A Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 City and College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-114 Advertising Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Baking & Pastry Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17 Culinary Arts Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24 Culinary Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-34 Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-41 Fashion & Retail Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-49 Food & Beverage Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 50-58 Game Art & Design Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-65 Graphic Design Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-75 Interior Design Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-82 Media Arts & Animation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-89 Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-97 Web Design & Interactive Media Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-107 Wine, Spirits, & Beverage Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-114 General Education Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115-120 Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 121-124 Board of Trustees and Executive Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126-147 Calendar and Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Referral Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 A
MESSA GE FROM THE PRESIDENT A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2 You have embarked on an exciting and challenging journey of learning, exploration, and accomplishment. This journey will promote
your talents, enrich your mind, and make your creative spirit soar. Please consider this document your guiding light, along with the Student Handbook. Within both the Student Handbook and this
Catalog, you will find the answers to most, if not all, your questions regarding the rules, regulations, and academic requirements
associated with attending and successfully graduating. The Art Institute of Tampa is focused on providing you with the highest quality education for the profession of your choice. Our
faculty and staff are composed of professionals dedicated to working with you, emphasizing that which is necessary for your success. In like manner, we ask that you dedicate yourself to The Art Institute of Tampa, your studies, and assume responsibility by getting
involved in all that we have to offer. You have a unique opportunity to learn from professional artists in a hands-on environment,
while making professional contacts and lifelong friendships. I wish you success, Glenn Johannesen
President
The Art Institute of Tampa INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 3 Catalog Preparation
This catalog was prepared by
The Art Institute of Tampa in
cooperation with Miami
International University of Art &
Design. The information contained
herein applies to the academic
years 20072008. Curriculum, fees,
expenses, and other matters
described herein are subject to
change without notice at the
discretion of The Art Institute of
Tampa and Miami International
University of Art & Design. For
more information, write to The Art
Institute of Tampa, Parkside at
Tampa Bay Park, 4401 North Himes
Avenue, Suite 150, Tampa, FL 33614-
7001 or phone (813) 873-2112. Accreditation and Licensure
Miami International University of
Art & Design is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; tele-
phone number 404-679-4501) to
award the Associate of Arts,
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine
Arts, and Master of Fine Arts
degrees. The Art Institute of Tampa
is authorized to offer a Diploma,
Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts,
and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
programs as a branch of Miami
International University of Art &
Design, and is licensed by means
of accreditation by the
Commission for Independent
Education of the State of Florida (Florida Department of Education,
325 W. Gaines Street, Room 1414,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400; toll-
free 888-224-6684; fax 850-245-3233).
All credits and degrees will be
awarded by Miami International
University of Art & Design. Ownership
The Art Institute of Tampa is a
branch of Miami International
University of Art & Design, and
both are wholly-owned subsidiaries
of The Art Institutes International,
Inc. (The Art Institutes), which
through two intermediary limited
liability companies is a subsidiary of
Education Management
Corporation. The Art Institutes
have a three-member Board of
Directors located in the 210 Sixth
Avenue Office, 33rd Floor,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603. The
members are John R. McKernan,
Edward H. West, John M.
Mazzoni . Education Management
Corporation is based at 210 Sixth
Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania 15222-2603. The Art Institutes
The Art Institutes system includes
schools in the following locations:
Arlington, VA*; Atlanta, GA;
Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC;
Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL;
Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX;
Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL;
Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IL; Las
Vegas, NV; Los Angeles (Orange
County), CA; Los Angeles (Santa
Monica), CA; Los Angeles (Wilshire Boulevard), CA; Miami,
FL; Minneapolis, MN; Nashville,
TN; New York, NY;
Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ;
Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR;
Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City,
UT; San Bernadino, CA; San Diego,
CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Ana,
CA; Schaumburg, IL; Seattle, WA;
Tampa, FL***; Vancouver, BC;
Vancouver (Burnaby), BC; York,
PA; and The Art Institute Online. *The Art Institute of Washington
(Arlington, VA) is a branch of The
Art Institute of Atlanta, GA. ***The Art Institute of Tampa is a
branch of Miami International
University of Art & Design. The Art Institute of Tennessee
Nashville is a branch of
The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA. The Art Institute Online is a
division of The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh, PA. Our Goal
Our goal to be a leader in
providing education must be
achieved in accordance with our
philosophy: Everything we do is
based on quality service to students
and their families, faculty, and
staff; development, growth,
involvement, and recognition of
employees; and sound economic
principles. Our Purpose
The Art Institute of Tampa educates
and prepares design or business-
related students and culinary arts
students, using quality educational
programs created to instruct
students in skills useful in everyday
performance in the workplace.
The Art Institute of Tampa faculty
achieve this purpose by bringing
professional knowledge to their
instruction. A student graduating
from the College can expect to be
prepared to seek an entry-level
position in his or her chosen field. Objectives
Every Art Institute of Tampa student
is expected to gain an understanding
of a body of theoretical and practical
knowledge appropriate to his
or her degree objective. This
understanding is demonstrated
through measurable student-
learning outcomes specified in
the outline of each course for
each degree program. In degree
programs, students are expected
to complete specific courses and
develop critical and analytical
learning abilities, together with
educational values, that contribute
to lifelong learning. Participate in a Diverse Community
At The Art Institute of Tampa,
students are part of a community
where diversity is its strength, and
the integrity of each individual is
respected. Our students active
contribution to college life supports the creative and intellectual
evolution of everyone at The Art
Institute of Tampa. Although some students arrive
with previous experience in their
program fields, others arrive with
only their desire to learn. Students
come to The Art Institute of
Tampa from private schools, public
schools, and home schooling
environments. Many choose the
convenience of residing in the
surrounding community. At The
Art Institute of Tampa, every
student with a passion for creativity
and self-expression can find a new
place to call home. Student life is an integral part of
the collegiate experience. At The
Art Institute of Tampa, students
have the opportunity to develop
friendships that last a lifetime
through ongoing classroom
interaction and participation in
leisure activities and College-orga-
nized events. Making friends and
finding shared interests with a
wide variety of people are some
of the lifelong benefits of the col-
lege experience. The curriculum for each program
of study at The Art Institute of
Tampa is carefully scrutinized.
Industry leaders and prominent
employers who determine what skills are needed in the workplace.
Classes are sized to allow for
individual attention, and academic
advisors work with students
one-on-one to ensure that they
stay on track. Many of the
Colleges faculty are also working
outside of the classroom so students
will learn what is happening out
there in here. This ensures that
the education each student
receives is relevant, practical,
and hands-on. The best way to learn about
something is to do it. Therefore,
classes often mimic what students
will find on the job. Presenting
new ideas, adhering to deadlines,
and working in teams help students
to flex those creative muscles. The
Art Institute of Tampa students do
not just learn about the visual arts.
They design rooms, go on photo
shoots, create ad campaigns,
develop computer animation
skills, and sell original paintings.
They move through their academic
programs together, establishing
a network and interacting with
design students in all disciplines
as they complete their coursework. The Art Institute of Tampa
offers each student access to the
technology, tools, and facilities
needed to complete projects in all
disciplines. Here, students have
the opportunity to produce quality work in an environment appropriate
for their chosen career paths. Programs at The Art Institute of
Tampa are designed not only to
help develop creativity but to
make each student marketable to
employers after graduation.
Academic departments host
guest speakers, supervise classes,
and keep students informed of
opportunities to work with
professionals in the industry.
Students are encouraged to enter
work in competitions, volunteer
time on extracurricular projects
related to their fields of study, and
attend seminars and workshops to
network and learn. Students receive assistance with
career planning as they enter
The Art Institute of Tampa,
through graduation and beyond.
The Career Services
Department is designed to
encourage a successful entry
into each graduates chosen field.
From helping students to obtain
part-time work while attending
college to actively supporting a
soon-to-be graduates job search,
the faculty and staff at The Art
Institute of Tampa are committed
to ensuring that each student
receives the individualized support
required to develop a quality
portfolio and r