Welcome to The Art Institute of Charlotte, where creativity and individuality are respected and encouraged.
The Art Institute of Charlotte is a dynamic institution of higher education with a mission to give our students the knowledge and skills necessary to enter their chosen fields. Whether they choose the world of fashion merchandising, graphic arts, interior design, web design & interactive media or the culinary arts, our graduates are capable of contributing within a diverse workforce and a global environment.
Culinary Programs Offered:
Certificate
Art of Cooking (C)
In the Art of Cooking program, you’ll focus on cooking skills, baking, pastry, and American regional cuisine. You’ll have an opportunity to learn plating and presentation as you build upon your cooking experience.
Baking & Pastry (C)
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).
Associate
Culinary Arts (AAS)
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).
Bachelors
Culinary Arts Management (BA)
In the Culinary Arts Management program, you’ll focus on what it takes to manage a kitchen, restaurant, or catering operation. You’ll study communications, training, leadership, management, accounting, marketing, financial management, and employee relations. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as restaurant manager or catering manager in restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships, and banquet facilities.
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Open House
Want to find out more about The Art Institutes system of schools? Attend our Open House on May 19th* 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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The Art Institute of Charlotte
Three LakePointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte,
NC 28217-4536
