Oldest Of Illinois Art Schools

Chicago’s Harrington College of Design is one of the oldest of the Illinois art schools, having served the area for 75 years. The college provides Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. Admission times are flexible with students able to enroll for the Fall, Spring or Summer semester. There is a Financial Aid program for those eligible. A Career Services Department gives advice on preparing a resume and looking for a job upon graduation. Graduates can also look for support from the Alumni Association. Courses here include Architectural Design, Interior Design, Media Arts, Photography, and Multimedia. The American Academy of Art in Chicago was established in 1923. It is located in the Museum District and it offers a mix of traditional and contemporary subjects.