Art Institute Online
Established: 2000
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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Country: USA
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Game Art & Design - Nice Idea, Bad Execution
February 3, 2008
I took on this program in the hopes that it was what I have been waiting for all my youth - a degree in a game related field. What this program is, however, is just a general approach to all facets of games creation minus the programming. It covers all ...
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Maria March 11, 2008 at 11:01 a.m.
To me the AIO was worthless. I withdrew mainly because of misguided information and poor career services. After my first month,they repeatedly switched my academic advisors and it took me three of these so called advisors to answer my questions.I had bills coming in from AIO that were unstated and got worried.They dont care about your education,they just worry about how many people they can convince into their program.
Rina May 20, 2009 at 7:14 p.m.
I attended AIO for a few quarters. They changed my academic advisor 3 times and my financial advisor twice. They promote creativity, but then they don't allow it. I was in the Fashion and Retail Management Program. I did not care for the instructors as they did not really teach, they implemented thier online reading and textbook reading and left it at that. When you had real questions they didn't seem to be able to do anything but send you to a website where you can read about it. If thats all education was I would have several degrees by now. I also did not like how they preapproved my financial aid, and then when it was not approved they foot me with the $2500 bill. Shouldn't make a promise that its covered unless they are willing to cover the bill. I was already through the first week of class when they told me it was not approved and by then I was stuck paying the bill. Very unprofessional attitude at AIO. I have called in to their billing department a few times and have recieved nasty attitudes. Overall, bad school, they are more interested in money and enrollment then making qualified educated professionals for the work world.
Peter July 7, 2009 at 12:27 p.m.
I made it through 2 of the 4 years in the BS Media Arts and Animation program at Art Institute Online. My GPA thus far is 3.82. I am a good and dedicated student.
I am also an alumni with an Associates Degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (1989-91)
I am now withdrawing from the college to seek my education elsewhere.
Art Institute of Pittsburgh back in 1989 was fantastic. Now that they are owned by Education Management Corporation, all that they care about is the $$$.
While some of the instructors were absolutely great, most were not... I found myself actually learning more about the software I was using (3DS MAX, Adobe CS4, etc.) from tutorials I found all by myself online (like at YouTube) than what the school/my instructors were providing... Basically I was paying AIO, but teaching things to myself.
In the two years I have been with AIO, I have had my student advisor changed on me 5 times. Most of them could never even remember my name.
Last year my mother passed away at the very beginning of the session (2 days into class). I was told that I could take the bereavement leave, BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR THE CLASSES I would be missing, and then pay for them again when I returned to retake them. Ridiculous & insensitive. That should have been my first clue.
Actually, my first clue should have been all the credits that they would not accept from my previous degree towards this one, EVEN THOUGH THEY CAME FROM THE SAME SCHOOL!
I was an Art Institute Alumni, and thet were basically telling me that the degree that they gave me then was worthless to transfer credits from towards courses in a related field. (Graphic Designer degree to digital design).
AIO's tuition rates are also 3-4 times above the national average for similar "on-ground" courses at other colleges. In fact, almost all of the "Education Management Corporation" schools tend to be a much higher cost for tuition on avaerage. Plus EDMC has been accused of a lot of unsavory recruiting and business practices... Please, take the time to research this research this yourself.
My advice is to do some extensive research about AIO before making any desicion about going there. There are plenty of other colleges out there that are a lot more trustworthy and a lot more considerate of their students.... and will cost you a lot less as well...
LisaAnn July 20, 2009 at 7:08 p.m.
I just recently withdrew after completing about 75% of my classes towards an Associates in Graphic Design. I found myself basically teaching myself everything, using the class required books and the software and the internet for even more support. It's just not worth the money. I know I'm not getting the same quality education as being in a classroom. I think AIO would be worth the $ for someone who has been working as a Graphic Designer and just needs the piece of paper to move ahead with their career. But literally, I was teaching myself and although I have a 3.91, my work was not portfolio worthy to this point - the assignments were pretty lame. VERY EXPENSIVE lesson to learn. (I only took the art courses, my other credits transfered from my previous colleges.)
Cait September 28, 2009 at 11:39 p.m.
I attended the AIO for two years until I couldn't afford it. I plan on returning. It was really great when I went and I learned far more than I ever did on an actual campus. Yes, they changed my advisors a lot but the teaching was really great.
Sandy October 19, 2009 at 11:46 p.m.
I attended AIO and received a certificate in web design. After completing the course (and maintaining a 3.8gpa) I find that the only thing I truly gained from my experience was a ton owed in student loans. Since the classes are only 6 weeks long, you are just touching on subjects, but not really sinking your teeth into any of it. Do I know more now then when I started? Yes.... but I did NOT come away with the skills needed to help me gain employment in the field of web design.
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franchesca clark October 3, 2007 at 3:55 p.m.
What are the requirments for getting into this school ?