Ashcan Art Studio is a creative space for future professional artists, designers, illustrators, sculptors and those applying for art schools. With two locations in New York City (in Manhattan and Queens), Ashcan specializes in college portfolio preparation. Our main objective is to assist you, whether you are a high school student or a transfer student, gain entrance into the university art program or the private art school of your choice. We offer individualized classes for students to develop their visual arts portfolio to the highest standards.

At the Ashcan Studio, we have programs designed to complete 15-20 works of art for your portfolio, in 3 months to a year. We provide programs in the fields of art and design, visual arts, painting, drawing, sculpture, figure drawing, fashion design, multi-media, interior design, architecture and more.

We conveniently offer day and evening classes, six days a week, all year long. Classes are located at 45 East 34th Street, 4th Floor, NY 10016 and 252-20 Northern Blvd. Suite 209, Little Neck (Queens), NY 11362. We are a portfolio preparation studio with 100% acceptance rate to schools like Parsons, SVA, FIT, Cooper Union, RISD and many more.

Basic to Advanced Level Portfolio Preparation Programs:

Course fields include:
- Art and Design
- Visual Arts
- Fashion Design
- Multi-media
- Painting / Drawing / Sculpture
- Figure Drawing
- Interior Design
- Architecture, and more.

Further Courses available:
- Summer / Winter break program for high school and college students
- Condensed Period Portfolio Preparation (12 - 24 weeks)

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22. The University of Central Florida, Orlando

Courses / Programs

The School of Visual Arts and Design at the University of Central Florida in Orlando offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a range of Art & Design fields. Course categories include Art History, Computer Animation, Studio Art, Game Design, Web Design, and other fields of study.

The School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) at UCF emerged from a partnership between the former Art and Digital Media departments. In addition to the degree programs originally offered, SVAD incorporates a 2+2+2 Bachelor of Design in Architecture program in collaboration with Valencia College and the University of Florida.

Our 1,415-acre main campus provides modern facilities, most of which have wireless abilities, with 600 acres set aside for lakes, woodlands, and an arboretum. We believe that a university campus should not only be a place to learn, but a pleasant place to live. We encourage you to visit and see for yourself.

Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- BA Art (History Track)
- BA Art (Studio Track)
- BA Art (Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management Track)
- BA Digital Media
- BDes Architecture
- BFA in Character Animation
- BFA in Experimental Animation
- BFA in Graphic Design
- BS in Photography

Graduate Degree Programs:
- MA in Visual Language and Interactive Media
- MFA in Studio Art & the Computer
- MFA in Digital Media

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23. Metropolitan State College of Denver

Courses / Programs

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The Metropolitan State College of Denver (also known as Metro State, or informally as Metro or MSCD) is a four-year college located in Denver, Colorado. Metro State has the second largest enrollment of undergraduates in Colorado. The Art Department at MSCD provides a range of Bachelor Degree programs with concentrations in art & design fields that include Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Spatial Media, Art Education, and other fields of study.

Whether you are interested in being a professional artist, designer, educator, or researcher, you will learn traditional tools of art production and research as well as innovative approaches to art and design.

Metropolitan State College of Denver is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College's offerings in Art and Industrial Design are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Degree - concentrations include:

- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Spatial Media

Futher Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Art Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Theory and Criticism.

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24. OC PRO Makeup Academy, Orange

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Conveniently situated in Orange CA, OC Pro Makeup Academy provide a range of make-up artist training classes. Taught by highly-trained and skilled instructors, our make-up courses include lots of hands-on, one-on-one instruction which is the ideal way to get the most out of the learning experience and ensure that you are able to put your new skills to use as soon as possible. Our comprehensive courses, top-notch instruction, and affordable rates are just the right combination to make your talent shine, allowing you to bring out the inner beauty of any subject!

At OC Pro Makeup Academy, we believe that hands-on training is the best way to learn. This is why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of six students. Working closely with our instructors, you'll be able to highlight all the natural beauties of any face, focusing on enhancement and creating a new, natural look for your clients. You will have access to the full professional kit including spatulas, makeup, shadows, brushes, etc..

Makeup artist training courses:

- Bridal Makeup
- Glamour Makeup

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25. Le Fashion Lab, Atlanta

Courses / Programs

• Founded in August 2009, Le Fashion Lab is a non-traditional fashion-design school in Atlanta GA specializing in preparing emerging designers to build their fashion businesses from the ground up.

• We offer a 1-yr and 2-yr Fashion Design & Garment Construction certificate Programs: 1-yr Daytime Program; 2-yr Evening or Weekend Program; and a 13-week PREP Program which can be taken through several convenient scheduling options – Daytime, Evening, Weekend, or synchronous (live) online program.

• Our exclusive Fashion Design & Garment Construction programs include training classes in 5 key areas – namely, sewing, patternmaking, draping (making patterns in garments using dress forms/mannequins), fashion sketching and illustration, and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, in addition to introductory classes in textiles and fashion business, and more.

Alumni Review:
• "I love this school..I'm SO glad I found this place! I had previously taken a sewing course somewhere else and I really didn't feel like I was getting the type of education I wanted. But here, I really feel like I am getting the teaching that I want and need to make my own creations. I started with intro to sewing and am currently in Beginner's pattern making; I am so excited for the future classes!

My teacher is amazing!! ... I'd definitely recommend anybody to take courses here."
Lexi

13-week Preparatory (PREP) Program, 1-year & 2-year Fashion Design courses:

Subjects taught at beginner, intermediate & advanced level include:

• Fashion & Sketching
• Fashion Illustration
• Sewing
• Draping (making patterns in garments using dress forms/mannequins)
• Textiles
• Patternmaking
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Design & Garment Construction
• Design, Marketing & Branding
• Design, Manufacturing, Production & Sales
• Advanced Garment Construction
• Advanced Fashion Process/Portfolio

We offer an extended evening or weekend program for those who cannot attend our daytime program.

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26. Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy, Miami

Courses / Programs

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Learn French Gastronomy and refined Michelin star cooking techniques in Miami, Florida with Gastronomicom International Culinary Academy.

We are an internationally-renowned French cooking school that provides quality, hands-on cooking classes to students from the U.S., and around the world.

Our courses include general French Cooking & Pastry classes, and a special 12 month program that includes 6 months of hands on classes and 6 months internship work in the South of France.

Founded in 2004 by professionals in Gastronomy, French Pastry, Sommelier and Fine Dining Services, our teachers boast many years of experience at prestigious, high-end Gastronomic Hotel-Restaurants.

Programs at our International Culinary Academy enable students to learn the Arts of French Cooking and Pastry at a one Michelin star level (the best reference in the world for high quality Hotel-Restaurants or Restaurants).

Choosing to take classes at our culinary academy will open the doors to many cooking jobs in your country as well as abroad.

Student Testimonial:
"I found the Gastronomicom staff and chefs to be quite accommodating. The pastry chef and the culinary chefs were very hands on. They both ensured I understood exactly what they were teaching by coming over to my station and showing me the techniques and making sure I had all the correct ingredients."
- Rob

French Cooking / Pastry Certificate Courses:

• 1 week / 2 week Discovery Program (20 / 40 hours)
• 1 Month Gourmet Program (80 hours)
• 2 Month Epicure Program (160 hours)
• 3 Month Gastronomic Program (240 hours)

(Students in these courses choose a Cooking or Pastry module)

Miami / South of France Cooking & Internship Program:
- 3 months study in Miami + 3 months study in the South of France + 6 months internship in France

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27. Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - Las Vegas & Reno NV & Online

Courses / Programs

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• Gain full spray tan certification in Nevada with Aviva Spray Tanning Academy - a leader in sunless spray tan training.

• Learn professional-standard sunless spray tanning in Las Vegas or Reno NV or study from the comfort of your own home or office in Henderson, Sparks, Carson City or throughout Nevada or nationwide.

• Our beginner to advanced level on-site or online programs are designed to help you to further your career in the cosmetology / beauty industry.

• Our 1-day in-class courses (1-day) and convenient online programs (3-hours) are ideal for cosmetologists, estheticians, hair stylists, makeup artists, mobile spray tanning business owners, salon professionals, spray tanning consultants, and anyone else that wants to be a professional spray tanning specialist.

• The mission of Aviva Spray Tanning Academy is to educate and train individuals in the art of sunless spray tanning as well as other health & wellness services in the professional beauty industry.

• All of our spray tan certification programs come with a 100% money-back guarantee.

• After you have completed your course, you will receive a Spray Tan Certificate signed by President and Founder, Mitch Bloom, stating that you have successfully studied and trained as an Aviva Labs spray tan professional consultant.

Student Review:
"This training rocks!!! I've been in the business for 7 years and still learned SO much! Thanks Aviva!"
• Brandi Valenzeula, Owner, Natural Image Tanning, Roswell, NM

Onsite Spray Tan Training Courses:

Sunless 101 Spray Tan Certification Program:

• A 1-day comprehensive course for basic beginners up to intermediate level.

• All of our spray tan classes come with a 100% money-back guarantee

Online Spray Tan Certification Programs:

Sunless 101 Online Course:

• 3 hour course for beginner to intermediate level spray tanning professionals.

• This is a web-based course to study at your own pace

• An Aviva Academy Sunless Certificate will be awarded and mailed to you on completion of your online course.

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28. SJSU School of Art and Design, San Jose

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San Jose State University School of Art and Design, CA, offers some of the nation’s highest quality and yet most affordable and accessible programs in art and design fields. With over 1900 students and nearly one hundred faculty and staff members, the School of Art and Design provides programs at Bachelor & Masters degree levels in fields that include animation/illustration, digital media art, industrial, interior, and graphic design, photography, spatial and pictorial art, as well as art education and art history.

We offer high-quality, hands-on programs in the arts that prepare students to be lifelong learners and skilled critical thinkers. Active in their respective fields, our faculty bring extensive knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to the classroom.

SJSU provides internship and employment opportunities for graduates with many of the nation’s leading entertainment and artistic technology companies. Works by student and recent graduates have recently won awards the National Housewares Competition as well as film and animation festivals internationally. They have been included in the Whitney Biennial and other fine arts invitationals.

Bachelor & Masters Degree Art & Design Programs:

Undergraduate Degree programs:
- Art History and Visual Culture
- Digital Media
- Photography
- Pictorial Art
- Preparation for Teaching
- Spatial Art
- Studio Practice

Graduate Degree programs:
- Art History and Visual Culture
- Digital Media Art
- Photography
- Pictorial Art
- Spatial Art

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29. Institute of Culinary Arts, Robert Morris University, Chicago

Courses / Programs

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The Institute of Culinary Arts at Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL, offers accredited degree programs that provide the skills, solid foundation, and hands-on experience you need to succeed in any culinary field. The programs are accessible, affordable, accelerated and applicable to real-world culinary environments.

RMU Culinary provides students with the cooking, management and critical thinking skills to become chefs, managers and leaders in the industry. We do more than prepare you for a job in the culinary field, we help you launch and advance an exciting, rewarding career. The Institute of Culinary Arts at Robert Morris University is accredited by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Advanced Culinary Arts
- Hospitality Management

Associate Degree Program:
- Culinary Arts

Specific contact pages

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

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30. Positively Tan: Spray Tan Class

Courses / Programs

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Positively Tan: Spray Tan Class provides comprehensive online, in-class and private airbrush spray tan training in a range of locations in the U.S. including Corona, Riverside County & San Diego in California; Dallas & Austin in Texas; and Honolulu in Hawaii.

Teaching both beginners and professionals, we offer private / 1-on-1 training and in-class spray tan training sessions. Our online / Skype-based spray tan classes are available to students from throughout the U.S. and around the world.

We take pride in caring for our student’s needs with each step of their journey: from the beginning until they feel they are ready to step off onto their own.

There is not one student our trainers have not reached out to after the training to ensure they were getting their questions answered.

We guarantee that you will feel much more confident, informed, and excited about spray tanning once you finish any of our courses. Sign up today!

Professional Spray Tan Training Courses:

- In class training

- Private lessons (in your own home or office space)

- Online Training (available worldwide)

- Skype-based Training

We make sure that each individual student gets the most supportive, up-to-date, comprehensive training and mentoring in the industry.