The Art Institute of California — Orange County is a design, media, fashion, and culinary arts school providing bachelor's and associate's degree programs in Advertising, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Visual & Game Programming; as well as two diploma programs in Culinary Arts. Located in the heart of Orange County's South Coast Metro region, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to Orange County's thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches. The school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing a source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.