SAIC Light Lab

Undergraduate and graduate study in art and design is central to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The school also offers adult continuing education courses and more than 1,000 courses across disciplines. Students can pursue self-directed study, with the Art Institute of Chicago serving as an extension of the classroom and providing access to a collection of more than 300,000 works. Programs span art and design fields, and the school provides portfolio feedback opportunities for prospective MFA students. SAIC is a museum school with an international student community representing 80 countries. It is located in Chicago, where the city's creative industries and cultural setting are part of the school's campus environment.