Our vision is to excel and to be recognized as a vibrant, creative community dedicated to engaging innovative visual artists who make meaningful contributions to the world.
Our mission as an independent college of art and design is to provide personalized education in the visual arts.
Universal Educational Goals (for AAC students) to:
Become practicing visual artists
Develop a personal creative voice
Use visual, written and spoken language effectively
Become self-directed learners
Value and sustain intellectual and creative growth
Understand their work in the context of the global community
Core Values and Associative Values
Integrity
Excellence
Reliability
Dedication
Ethics
Responsibility
Sustainability
Innovation
Creativity
Curiosity
Risk-taking
Open-mindedness
Critical thinking
Inspiration
Personal Vision
Community
Collaboration
Diversity
Partnerships
Stewardship
Local/global cultures
Experience
Heritage
History
Contemporary Practice
Distinction
Professionalism
Life-long learning