The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

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chairman = John R. McKernan, Jr.
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president = Charles J. Nagele
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affiliations = The Art Institutes EDMC ACF ACICS
website = [http://www.aifl.edu aifl.edu]

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The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (AiFL) is a private, coeducational applied-arts college located in southeast urban Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1968 by the late Mark K. Wheeler, it is the second Art Institute of a current 42 to be established in North America. The campus is composed of 16 art departments, two applied-art schools, The International Culinary School, the Chef's Palette restaurant and one dormitory complex. Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, the college is licensed to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees, and diplomas. Courses are taught by industry professionals.

History

Beginning

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale was realized by Mark K. Wheeler and officially opened for admission in September of 1968 in eastern Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. It would be the second Art Institute establishment following the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, founded in 1921; initially only offering diplomas in Commercial Art, Interior Design, and Fashion Illustration and remaining unaccredited. This status would span a duration of 18 months until in April 1971 when the college would be granted accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Trade and Technical Schools of the Career College Association. Two years later, in November of 1973, the school was be purchased from Wheeler by the Education Management Corporation. [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/history.asp History] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Growth

In February of 1975, two years after its purchase by the EDMC, the school became licensed by the State Board of Independent Postsecondary Vocational, Technical, Trade, and Business Schools. It wouldn't be for another four years in 1979, however, that the State of Florida officially recognized the school and gave it authorization to award Associate of Science degrees. For the next seven years, the college did not see any significant changes, until in May of 1986 when the decision was made to relocate the school from Las Olas Boulevard to 1799 SE 17th Street. The following year, the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities granted the school authorization to award Bachelor degrees and in 1989, the college broadened its facilities at 1650 SE 17 Street; establishing the modern campus it has today. [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/history.asp History] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Campus

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale campus is made up of three schools, a restaurant and one housing establishment. The main building at 1799 SE 17th St., located at the northeast corner of the Eisenhower Blvd. and SE 17th St. intersection, is primarily an office for the faculty and staff with a majority of courses being taught at the southwest corner of 1650 SE 17th Street; commonly referred to as Harbor Walk. The International Culinary School and Chef's Palette restaurant are situated there as well.

tudent activities

Activities

The college has a variety of art groups for students to participate in or become members of in; most of which respectively involve students and their particular field of study.

Clubs

*Student Government
*Art Asylum - Home to AAF & AIGA
*Industrial Designers Society of America Student Club
*American Society of Interior Designers Student Club
*Anime club
*Animation Production Club "SAP"
*Comic Book Club
*Fashion club
*Future Video Producers and Broadcasters club
*Illustration club
*International club
*Photography club [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/clubs.asp Clubs and Activities] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]
*Green Club [ [http://greenisgrowing.com/ Think Green: The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale] . "greenisgrowing.com". Retrieved 08-14-2008]
*The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)

Organizations

*American Society of Interior Designers, Student Chapter (ASID)
*Art Asylum / American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
*Industrial Design Society of America, Student Chapter (IDSA) [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/clubs.asp Clubs and Activities] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

tudent government

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers student government participation and voting rights to all enrolled students at the college. Students are given the opportunity to help the faculty plan and organize social activities and events for recreational or educational purposes. [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/studentgovt.asp Student Government] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Radio station

WAiF is the official worldwide radio station for the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale which broadcasts at 88.3 FM. It is operated daily by the students and faculty of the broadcasting department. [ [http://www.aiflradio.com/ The WAiF] . "aiflradio.com". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Chef's Palette

The Chef's Palette Café & Grill, winner of the 2005 American Culinary Federation Achievement of Excellence Award, is the public campus restaurant, operated by the students and faculty of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. It is located at 1650 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; the southwest corner of the Eisenhower Blvd. and SE 17th St. intersection. Guests awaiting their meals can watch their dishes be prepared, and ultimately served, by the staff in the kitchens surrounding the dining area.

Times of operation:

*Lunch Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Dinner Thursday & Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

"Reservations are preferred." [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/chefspalette.asp Che'f Palette] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Mark K. Wheeler Gallery

Named after the founder of the college, the Mark K. Wheeler Gallery is an art exhibit located inside the 1799 SE 17th St. main campus building on the first floor. Student work is regularly displayed in the exhibit for other students, staff, and the general public to see. Art appreciation and critique is emphasized. Special events such as the annual International Student Art Exhibition, Faculty Art Show, All School Student Art Show, and exhibits by visiting artists and many community showcases are also hosted.

Times of operation:

*Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
*Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
*Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Closed, Sundays and holidays. [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/gallery.asp Mark K. Wheeler Gallery] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Housing

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers housing for students who prefer to live on campus. Supervised 24 hours a day, these facilities are located about five miles from the college and are available for students who prefer a more traditional and residential student life. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is a member of the International Association of College and University Housing Officers.

Awards

*2005, The Chef's Palette Café & Grill receives the American Culinary Federation's Achievement of Excellence Award.
*2004, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is named College of the Year by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.
*2001, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is awarded the Distinguished Performance Award of Career College of the Year by the National Alliance of Business.

Accreditation and Licensing

Institutional Accreditation

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), recognized by the United States Department of Education, to award Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science degrees, as well as diplomas. All programs at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale are licensed by means of accreditation through the Commission for Independent Education by the State of Florida Department of Education. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is approved for the training of veterans and eligible veterans’ dependents and is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/accreditation.asp Accreditation] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Programmatic Accreditation

* The Bachelor of Science program in Interior Design is accredited by [http://www.accredit-id.org/ the Council for Interior Design Accreditation] , formerly known as FIDER.
* The Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Culinary Arts is accredited by The American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACF) [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/accreditation.asp Accreditation] . "aifl.edu". Retrieved 08-14-2008]

Notable faculty

* Bill Kobrynich, Interior Design – former ASID president
* Tas Salini, Video Production – writer and producer of “Gringo Wedding”
* Kerry Szymanski, Fashion Design – Owner of SassyBB
* Ciro Marchetti, Graphic Design - Winning Finalist Macworld Digital Art Competition - Grand Prize Winner 2001 New York; National Association of Photoshop Professionals GURU Awards - Best of Show 2001
* Master Chef Klaus Friedenreich – 2001 American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Chef of the Year and multiple gold medalist in Unites States Culinary Olympics
* Steven Nestler, Photography - Works have been collected by Ansel Adams and his pieces can be found in the permanent collections of MOMA and The Met

Notable alumni

* Tony DiTerlizzi - Fantasy artist known for his work in the Spiderwick Chronicles
* Carol Guzy – three-time Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist
* Cecil Hayes – Published Interior Designer whose clients have included Samuel L. Jackson and Tim “Timbaland” Mosley
* Erin Lee- South Florida Radio Station 93 Rock
* Venus Williams Fashion Designer; Professional Tennis player [ [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/press_release.asp?PressID=5420 The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale ] ]
* Lisa Quinn - actress, author, set designer
* DJ David “Contigo” Roman – South Florida Radio Station Mega 94.9
* Karen Vasquez - Fashion Designer, Fashion Merchandiser
* Donald Hansen, Jr. - 1998-2000 Suncoast Emmy Award winner, 2000 PROMAX Award Winner, 2007 Suncoast Emmy Award nominee - Broadcast Engineer and Video Editor
*Jonathan Prentice - Industrial Designer, Reflex Design, Inc. Decolav, Inc. Suite Simplicity, LLC.
*Sam Fogarino - Interpol's drummer

References

ee also

*The Art Institutes
*American Culinary Federation
*Education Management Corporation
*Council for Interior Design Accreditation

External links

Official websites

* [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale]
* [http://www.aifl.info/culinary/ The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale]
* [http://www.artinstitutes.edu/fortlauderdale/chefspalette.asp Chef's Palette Café & Grill]
* [http://www.aiflradio.com/ WAiF 88.3 FM]
* [http://www.greenisgrowing.com/ Green is Growing]

Maps

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