Founded by artist Philip Trachtman in 1971, the college became The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 1979. The Art Institute of Philadelphia occupies 1622 Chestnut Street, a building originally designed in 1928 as the CBS flagship radio station affiliate. Designated as a historical site by the Philadelphia Historical Commission, the Art Deco building became home to the college in 1982. Today, The Art Institute of Philadelphia has additional academic facilities at 1610 and 1510 Chestnut Street and 2300 Market Street.
Educational programs at The Art Institute of Philadelphia provide balanced, quality education in applied arts technology and techniques, related business practices and general education. From curriculum to equipment, programs are designed to provide students with the skills necessary to pursue their chosen career fields at the entry level.
Culinary Programs Offered:
Diploma
Baking & Pastry (D)
In the Baking & Pastry program, you’ll gain hands-on baking skills. Emphasis is placed on fundamental pastry and bread-baking techniques, in addition to all-purpose baking, desserts, cake decoration, and pastry arts. To complement your culinary techniques, you’ll learn critical thinking and business essentials. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger).
Culinary Arts (D)
In the Culinary Arts program, you’ll have an opportunity to gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. You’ll have an opportunity to learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger).
Associate
Culinary Arts (AS)
In the Culinary Arts program, you’ll have an opportunity to gain practical experience in the kitchen while studying the business of cost control, sanitation and safety, menu and beverage management, nutrition, and kitchen management. You’ll have an opportunity to learn to produce food quickly and in quantity while working with others. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as line cook and pantry cook (garde manger).
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Open House
Want to find out more about The Art Institutes system of schools? Attend our Open House on February 11th* at any of our locations throughout North America to see what we can offer you.
* May vary by school location, please contact the school for the exact date
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See below for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.
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The Art Institute of Philadelphia
1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia,
PA 19103-5198
