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Graduate Stories and Video Testimonials

Your ideas have real value and employers in all kinds of industries need creative thinkers like you. Maybe you know exactly what you want to do with your life, or maybe you’re not sure. You just know what you love. Either way, you aren’t alone.

The 200,000 alumni of The Art Institutes schools have all been in the same boat as you. But with a hands-on education and the student experience found at The Art Institutes schools, they developed the creative skills that have helped them achieve their professional goals. Check out how a few of our alums are living their passions.

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Christina Meyer

Class Of 2009; Culinary The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Mobi Munch
Job Title: Kitchen Manager

"I enjoy the way food brings people together, whether it be at a restaurant or even in school. I made so many friends by just striking up a conversation about food."

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Amy B. Tronolone

Class Of 2007; Media Arts,
Photography The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: American Eagle Outfitters
Job Title: Senior Photographer

"I get to work with a variety of talented, creative people on a daily basis and I get paid to do what I love. No single work day is ever the same as the last."

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Brendan Walsh

Class Of 2011; Media Arts,
Audio, Video, or Film Production The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Cornerbrook Studios
Job Title: Freelance Videographer

"Getting the opportunity to fail with minimal consequence might be the only reason that I continue to pursue my dreams."

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Patrick Bannan

Class Of 2006; Media Arts,
Animation & Special Effects The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Presence From Innovation
Job Title: Design Illustrator

"My coursework was the foundation for my skill sets, but having a chance to get outside of the structure of syllabi and GPA fostered a curiosity that has served me well."

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Kara Martinelli

Class Of 2002; Media Arts,
Audio, Video, or Film Production The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Employer: Hemlock Films
Job Title: Producer

"The Tuskegee Airmen are truly inspiring and it was amazing to be able to talk with them about their experiences."

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Brittany Boesen

Class Of 2010; Design,
Interior Design The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Employer: Redstone Interiors
Job Title: Interior Designer

"Everyone knows how they want to feel in their home, they just don’t know how to get there."

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Brandon Brocker

Class Of 2010; Media Arts,
Audio, Video, or Film Production The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville
Employer: Freelance
Job Title: Producer

"By having such a well-rounded education, I felt prepared to handle any number of situations that have come my way."

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Jared Clark

Class Of 2010; Design,
Graphic Design The Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham
Employer: Jerry’s Artarama
Job Title: Graphic Designer for Print

"Once you establish yourself, then start to give more opinions about your design philosophy. It takes a certain level of experience to gain credibility."

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Anna Eveslage

Class Of 2010; Media Arts,
Photography The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Employer: Target Corporation
Job Title: Photo Assistant and Digital Tech

"Develop a personal vision. Also, don’t be afraid to take a related job even if you’re not sure it’s where you want to end up."

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Jack Kasprzak

Class Of 2005; Media Arts,
Animation & Special Effects The Illinois Institute of Art — Schaumburg
Employer: Digital Domain
Job Title: Character Animator

"My technical accomplishments and tool creation make me also feel as though I have pushed things forward."

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