Overview
Founded in 1947 in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio as the Gebhardt Art School, Antonelli College was renamed the Ohio Visual Art Institute in the mid-1970s before acquiring its present name in 1982. Since its inception, the institution has emphasized instruction in the visual arts but during the 1990s, programs were added in the field of business office technology. In 1996, two satellite branches were added in Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and the school's curriculum was enhanced with courses in medical disciplines. Antonelli College today strives to create an environment that prepares its graduates for careers as qualified professionals in their chosen fields.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Programs of study at Antonelli College include Art (Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography); Business and IT (Accounting, Legal Assisting, Office Applications, Technical/Network Support); and Medical (Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription). Completion of an Associate Degree Program will typically require about 70 or 80 weeks of class.
Selectivity
Basic admission requirement is a high school diploma or equivalency. Students applying for the Graphic Design Program must also submit a portfolio of original artwork. Prospective students should write or phone the Admissions Office for an application or interview appointment.
Faculty
The faculty is comprised of devoted professionals with industry experience in their respective fields. They offer students personal attention along with their own practical knowledge so that students learn both the course concepts and how to apply them.
Student Body
Students can take advantage of relatively small class sizes (no higher than 30 and much smaller for laboratory and clinical instruction). Student population is approximately 700 undergrads at the main campus in Cincinnati, with less than half that many at each of the satellite campuses in Mississippi.
Student Life
Students typically travel to the campus to attend classes during the four quarters comprising the school year. Each quarter consists of a ten-week session separated by breaks. Antonelli students have a variety of opportunities outside the classroom to interact with others and participate fully in the college experience. Some of the activities available to students include the Antonelli Choir, Business Olympiad, Craft Club, Literary Club, and Writing Club.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Business And Management
Computer Science And Engineering
Design
Law
Medical Administration
Medical Support And Technology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
Office And Administration
Photography And Commercial Art
Therapy And Counseling
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Mississippi
Ohio