Portland Art Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Film, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography...

Surrounding Areas: Beaverton, Errol Heights, Gresham, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Parkrose, Vancouver, West Slope...

Surrounding ZIP Codes: 97005, 97008, 97030, 97034, 97045, 97075, 97078, 97080, 97201, 97213, 97255, 97270, 97299...

Portland, Oregon, located on the west shore of the Willamette River, occupies 145.4 square miles that include lush forests and volcanic remains. Its population is nearly 538,000 residents living in an area known to have one of the most temperate climates of the northwest United States. Often considered trendy, or even funky, Portland's environment is creative and its healthy arts culture is supported by many area organizations and groups. The area also is host to a large number of educational venues and art training sources, from traditional to discipline-specific programs. Click here to read more about art schools, the arts, and living in the Portland area.

The Art Institutes

More Than 30 Schools Across North America
US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (C,A,B,M), Apparel Design (A,B), CAD (A), Computer Design (C), Design, Design Management (B), Desktop Publishing (C), Digital Design (C,B), Drafting (A), Fashion Design (C,A,B), Fashion Merchandising (C,A), Film/Video (C,A,B,M), Game Design (C,A,B), Graphic Design (C,A,B,M), Industrial Design (A,B), Interior Design (C,A,B), Media Arts (B), Multimedia (C,A,B), Painting (B), Photography (C,A,B), Visual Communication (B), Web Site Design (C,A)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Our more than 30 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Burnaby, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Orange County - CA, San Diego, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tampa, Vancouver, Washington, and York - PA. Or Click Here to Learn About our Online Degree Programs.

ITT Technical Institute, School of Drafting & Design - Portland Campus

6035 N.E. 78th Court
Portland, OR 97218-2852, US
(800) 234-5488

www2.itt-tech.edu/edo

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Animation, Architectural Design, CAD, Communication Design, Computer Design (A), Design Theory, Drafting, Game Design (A), Graphic Design, Multimedia (A), Visual Communication

Marylhurst University, Department of Art

17600 Pacific Highway
PO Box 261
Marylhurst, OR 97036, US
(800) 634-9982

Visit Web Site

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Therapy (M), Fine Arts (B), Interior Design (B), Painting (B), Photography (B), Sculpture (B)

Introduction: From the painting studio to the computer desktop, the art programs at Marylhurst connect you to contemporary professions. Marylhurst art faculty are professional, working artists, participating in regular gallery exhibitions, commissioned works and service with arts agencies. Your instructor’s primary goal is to help you discover your identity as an artist. Classes with an average student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1 provide an environment for ample student-teacher interaction and constructive feedback. Marylhurst University is recognized as #1 in the Pacific Northwest for small class size by U.S. News & World Report.

The Art Institute of Portland

1122 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209, US
(800) 557-7216

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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (B), Apparel Design (A,B), Design Management (B), Digital Design (B), Game Design (B), Graphic Design (A,B), Industrial Design (B), Interactive Media (A,B), Interior Design (A,B), Media Arts (B), Visual Communication (B)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Our 31 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Click Here for more Information.

The Art Institute Online

Distance/Online Education - Available Everywhere,
(877) 872-8869

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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (B), Design (B), Digital Design (C), Fashion Merchandising (B), Game Design (B), Graphic Design (A,B), Interactive Media (A,B), Interior Design (B), Media Arts (B), Web Site Design (C)

Introduction: Life is hard. Developing your skills doesn't have to be. That's why The Art Institute Online is introducing unique design programs offered totally online. As a Multimedia & Web Design or Graphic Design student you will learn the process of design -- from the basics to completed projects. Created for busy people like yourself, it's the first program that offers the convenience of learning the fundamentals of design via your computer and our easy-to-use virtual classroom software. Click Here for more Information.

Pacific Northwest College of Art

1241 NW Johnson St.
Portland, OR 97209, US
503/226-4391    Fax: (503) 226-3587

www.pnca.edu/ | pncainfo@pnca.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design (B), Illustration (B), Interactive Media (B), Liberal Arts, Multimedia, Painting (B), Photography (B), PrintMaking (B), Sculpture (B), Silkscreen, Studio Art, Typography, Web Site Design, Wood

American Jewelers Institute

1206 SE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97214, US
(503) 255-4517    Fax: (503) 255-9164

www.jewelersacademy.com/ | info@jewelersacademy.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Jewelry (C), Jewelry Design

Arne Westerman Watercolor Workshops

111 Southwest Harrison St., #6A
Portland, OR 97201, US
(503) 226-3090

arne@easystreet.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Painting

Concordia University, History of Arts Program

2811 N E Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211, US
(800) 321-9371or (503) 288-9371

www.cu-portland.edu/ctas/pava/art/ | bswan@cu-portland.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Calligraphy, Ceramics, Computer Art/Design, Drawing, Painting, Stained Glass, Studio Art

Creative Kids & Leon Method, Fine Arts Instruction

1714 NW Overton St # 2
Portland, OR 97209, US
(503) 222-3506

www.lb-studios.com/ | creative@lb-studios.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Drawing, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Drawing Studio

3614 SE Division St
Portland, OR US
(503) 232-9749

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Drawing

Floral Design Institute

Portland, OR US
(800) 819-8089    Fax: (503) 274-0184

www.floraldesigninstitute.com/ | dkesler@teleport.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Floral Design

Graphic Cat

5270 NW Pondosa Dr
Portland, OR US
(503) 281-7141

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Graphic Design

Hipbone Studio

2342 SE Ankeny
Portland, OR 97214, US
(503) 231-3994

www.hipbonestudio.com/

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture

Innerscape Art Center

1306 NW Hoyt St # 304
Portland, OR US
(503) 827-0665

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General

Itisness

3016 NE Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97211, US
(503) 288-1189

www.itisness.com/ | itisness@hotmail.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General

Lewis And Clark College, Department of Art

0615 Palatine Hill Road
MSC 92
Portland, OR 97219, US
(503) 768-7390    Fax: (503) 768-7401

www.lclark.edu/dept/art | art@lclark.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Studio Art

Marylhurst University, Department of Art

17600 Pacific Hwy (Hwy 43) PO Box 261
Marylhurst, OR 97036-0261, US
(503) 699-6268    Fax: (503) 636-9526

Visit Web Site | studentinfo@marylhurst.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Therapy (C,M), Art-General (B), Drawing, Fine Arts (B), Interior Design (C), Photography, PrintMaking

Multnomah Arts Center

7688 SW Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219, US
(503) 823-ARTS

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Paper Making, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Northwest Film Center, School of Film

1219 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205, US
(503) 221-1156    Fax: (503) 294-0874

www.nwfilm.org/education/school.html | classes@nwfilm.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Film/Video

Oregon College of Art and Craft

8245 SW Barnes Road
Portland, OR 97225, US
(800) 390-0632    Fax: (503) 297-9651

www.ocac.edu | admissions@ocac.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Book Arts, Ceramics, Crafts (C,B), Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Fine Arts (B), Metals, Painting, Photography, Studio Art, Wood

Portland Community College, Architectural Design

P.O. Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280-0990, US
(503)977-4163

spot.pcc.edu/academ/archdes/ | tgillesp@pcc.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Architectural Design (A)

Portland State University, Department of Art

P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751, US
(800) 547-8887

www.art.pdx.edu/ | kosugem@pdx.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Reed College, Art Department

3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202, US
(800) 547-4750    Fax: (503) 777-7553

academic.reed.edu/art/ | william.diebold@reed.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Ceramics, Computer Art/Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B)

Sellwood Art Academy

7908 SE 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97202, US
(503) 239-7647

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General