SAIC offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum that gives students the freedom to explore. Learn more about each of our degrees and areas of study.

Low-Res celebrated its 10th anniversary! To mark this milestone, inaugural director, Gregg Bordowitz, joined new director, Aliza Shvarts, for a public on-campus conversation. Their discussion delved ...

Study art & design at a world-class institution. Explore the graduate programs at SAIC, one of the best art schools in the U.S.

Get admissions information on our graduate programs at SAIC, including programs in studio, design, post-baccalaureate certificates, & more.

Though Angel Otero (BFA 2007, MFA 2009) has exhibited at museums like the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, is featured in the permanent collection at the Guggenheim, and has earned the attention of ...

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) welcomes students from diverse economic backgrounds. Our Office of Student Financial Services sees financing a student’s costs for private higher ...

Discover your artistic passion at SAIC. Explore our comprehensive array of academic departments and find the perfect program to refine your skills.

In the Drawing Certificate, students develop the skills and conceptual foundation necessary to cultivate their art practice, drawing inspiration and context from SAIC’s many resources. Among them is ...

Painting & Drawing Department The Department of Painting and Drawing at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is home to a diverse range of conceptual and material approaches. It is an ...

We Make History SAIC has been at the forefront of art education for more than a century and a half, fostering critical thinking, rigorous investigation, and playful creativity. The School was among ...

Fiber & Material Studies Department The Department of Fiber and Material Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is internationally renowned as a visionary program and one of the ...

What Makes Our Middle School Summer Camps Special Students are able to dig deep into their areas of interest. Each course provides an immersive experience that teaches young makers both conceptual and ...