The Art Institute of Dallas was proud to embrace Latin culture by hosting an art judging event for the Directorio en Español on Thursday, July 12. This was the second year in a row that The Art Institute hosted the judging event.

The judges, comprised of distinguished community members, selected the winning artwork that will grace the cover of the Directorio en Español in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area – the region’s premier Spanish Yellow Pages.

The pieces in the competition were all done by local artists and illustrated how Hispanic Heritage lives in the greater Dallas community.

The winner will be announced on September 6 at the Dupree Theater in the Irving Arts Center. The winner will not only be featured on the cover of the Directorio en Español, but he or she will also receive $3000 in cash, and the winning piece will be on exhibit at the Focus Gallery.

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Many Art Institute of Dallas culinary students and graduates are working in various restaurants in the Dallas area. We have compiled a restaurant guide of all the restaurants who have hired AID grads in the past few years. To access the restaurant guide, please click here.

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The Art Institute of Dallas is proud to announce two new Bachelor of Fine Arts programs to start in October, 2007— Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management.

The Art Institute of Dallas already offers an Associate’s Degree in Fashion Design, but the Bachelor-level education will take the courses to a new level, delving deeper into projects and allowing more time for internships and externships.

The Fashion & Retail Management program at The Art Institute of Dallas will offer Bachelor- level education across disciplines in business, fashion, and design. This cross-functional focus will allow students to expand beyond traditional fashion design positions and choose among opportunities in manufacturing, retail management, buying and merchandising, fashion publicity, and even business ownership.

Graduates will begin their careers with a combination of current design knowledge and business judgment that will prepare them for successful futures in fashion and retail management. Our graduates will be able to effectively work in entry-level positions with fashion designers, in retail and manufacturing markets, presenting themselves with knowledge, confidence, and, of course, creativity. This program also includes Internet and international components that respond to the rapidly changing world of retail.

“The Art Institute of Dallas scrutinizes employment trends and expected graduate outcomes through a lengthy evaluation process with both the State Board of Education and our accreditation agency,” says Simon Lumley, President of The Art Institute of Dallas. “We believe these bachelor’s degrees in Fashion Design and Fashion and Retail Management will answer a significant employment need, which has always been the hallmark of each of our degree programs.”

The two fashion bachelor degree programs last 12 quarters (3 academic years) each, and contain 190 credit hours.

For more information about these programs, please call 214-692-8080.

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In an effort to address the rising concern of drugs on college campuses, the Student Affairs department at The Art Institute of Dallas recently invited Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais, a Narcotics Detective with the Dallas Police Department, to its campus to address this issue. “Intervention: Drug Awareness and Prevention” took place on Tuesday, May 15 in the Student Lounge.

It is the school’s intent to educate its students, staff and faculty of the growing concerns facing the student population. In this vein, Senior Corporal Moncibais will also be returning to train the Resident Advisors of off-campus housing to ensure the safety of the students at The Art Institute of Dallas.For any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Affairs department.

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The Art Institute of Dallas is proud to announce a new Bachelor of Fine Arts program to start in July, 2007: Digital Filmmaking and Video Production.

This program will replace the Digital Media Production program, focusing more on the storytelling aspect of film, as students will produce and direct a short film before graduating.

Many existing classes will be rolled over into the new program, but new classes will also be provided, such as Digital Cinematography, Advanced Scriptwriting, and Acting & Directing, which focuses on film casting.

For more information about this and other degree offerings, please call The Art Institute of Dallas at 214-692-8080.

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Five Art Institute of Dallas graduates have their work on display in the Pegasus Gallery of the school, May 1 through June 9. A reception was held in their honor on Tuesday, May 8. The exhibit features the works of:

• Dave Brown - Computer Animation 2004
• Scott Frelick - Computer Animation 1998 & Interior Design 2003
• Malcolm Gore - Graphic Design 2004
• Mike Mirabal - Video Production 2005
• Chas Naylor - Multimedia/ Web Design 2003

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Security on Campus

Students, Staff and Faculty:

You may have heard about the tragic incident Monday morning at Virginia Tech in which students were killed. We offer our condolences to the families, classmates and the entire Virginia Tech community.

Incidents like this remind us of the importance of safety and security, the need to be prepared for unexpected situations, and the reason for policies and procedures designed for our mutual wellbeing. At The Art Institute of Dallas those policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated. We address issues such as emergency and crisis response, behavior within our facilities, access to college facilities, and law enforcement including relationships with local and state police.

Our campus is located in a developing and vibrant area of Dallas. Though we live in a close community, it is important to remember that we are in the middle of a major city and it is always wise to keep safety at the top of our minds. Maintaining a safe environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Remember to take the following precautions at all times:

• Be alert and use reasonable caution when walking through neighborhoods near the college.
• Do not walk alone, especially at night. Walk in pairs or groups.
• Pay attention to your surroundings as you walk.
• Avoid dark areas – stay on well-lit and well-traveled streets.
• If something or someone makes you feel uneasy near the school, including any overly aggressive solicitations, please alert college security or call 911.
• If you park on campus and are uneasy about returning to your car in the dark, ask the security guard to accompany you.
• If an emergency should happen while you are on campus, please do not hesitate to call 911.

Over the past year we have expanded security cameras within and outside of our building and instituted policies that limit access to the building. We continue to review security and safety actions and we encourage everyone to join us in enforcing existing plans while remaining vigilant about safety:

• Always wear the ID badge issued to you by The Art Institute of Dallas
• Do not let anyone follow you when you enter the outside security doors, or open a side/rear door as a “short-cut” to someone using the appropriate front and skyway entrances.
• Report any suspicious or unusual activity immediately to the reception desk on the first floor or to the Security Office on the 3rd floor near the skyway.

Here are some phone numbers to know in the event of an emergency:

• Police Emergency: 911
• The Art Institute Dallas - Main Phone Number: 214-692-8080
• The Art Institute Dallas - Front Desk direct number: 469-587-1206
• Security Officer Cell phone : 214-684-2825
• Dean of Student Affairs direct number: 469-587-1409
• Dean of Academic Affairs direct number: 469-587-1174
• School Counseling Office: 469-587-1223

We all want to work and study in a safe and secure environment, and together we will achieve and sustain that desired environment for this college.

Sincerely,

Simon J. Lumley
President

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Every Thursday night, the Chef’s Gallery restaurant at The Art Institute of Dallas presents a three course, pre-fixed menu for $25 a person. Each week boasts a different cuisine or theme, ensuring that your tastebuds will never be bored!

Upcoming dinners include: a French Dinner on April 19, an Italian feast on May 10, a Memorial Day BBQ in May 24, and a Vegetarian Dinner on May 31! Come hungry!

For more about the Chef’s Gallery, a dining lab operated by the students and open to the public, visit its website: www.chefs-galleryonline.com or call 469-587-1276 for reservations.

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Ms. Widget is one lucky cat. She is the office cat and official mascot of the Dallas Wind Symphony (DWS). It is because of Ms. Widget that the design students of the Art Institute of Dallas, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Dallas Design Community, and the Dallas Wind Symphony have come together for a unique collaboration. In fact, the ASID has chosen the Dallas Wind Symphony – the nation’s only professional concert band — for its community project this year.

The ASID Dallas Design Community is performing an “Office Makeover” to enhance and improve the existing office space for the DWS at historic Fair Park. A team of Interior Designers is offering their design services and ASID Industry Partners are providing new carpeting, office furniture, ceiling fans, window treatments, paint, etc. While reviewing the office needs, it became apparent that Ms. Widget needed a makeover of her own, so the Dallas Design Community came up with the idea of creating a house especially for the cat.
This idea was brought to the attention of The Art Institute of Dallas, who has a long-standing relationship with ASID, and a competition began to create a new home for Ms. Widget – “The Best Little Cat House in Texas.” Eight groups of Interior Design students from instructor Michael Brady’s Furniture Design class participated as part of their final exam project, and all of the houses will be displayed at the Meyerson Symphony Center lobby during the Dallas Wind Symphony’s April 17 concert. In thanks and as guests of the DWS, the students who participated will be in attendance and recognized at the concert.
The cat houses are currently being rotated throughout the DWS office so that Ms. Widget can sample each one and choose her favorite. It’s truly the cat’s meow.
Tickets are available for the April 17th concert by calling the DWS Box Office at 214-528-5576. The concert begins at 8:00 PM.

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