About Brooks Institute
At Brooks Institute, we offer more than an education. We provide a learning experience that attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professionals with one common goal: to pursue careers in the visual, new media, and communication arts. Our specialized bachelor’s and master’s degree programs combine the rigor of classroom instruction with real-life, practical application to help develop well-rounded graduates who prepare for the complex and changing demands of their chosen career.
Get To Know Us
As a student at Brooks Institute, you can join a thriving community of professionals, faculty and alumni who share your enthusiasm and excitement for visual arts. Use the links below to explore more about us, as well as the beautiful, rich surrounding Santa Barbara/Ventura community where we live.
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Susan Kirkman leads Brooks Institute as its president. Learn more about the college in her introductory video.
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Brooks Institute offers three distinct campuses located in Santa Barbara and Ventura, where students can immerse themselves in the area’s rich cultural diversity and beauty.
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Brooks Institute is an accredited college. Learn more about why accreditation is important when choosing a college and the quality of education we can provide as a result.
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Find biographies and contact information for Brooks Institute’s faculty, all of whom bring commitment, knowledge, and real-life professional experience into the classrooms to provide students a well-balanced education.
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Founded in 1945, Brooks Institute has a long-standing reputation for educating students in the visual arts. Learn more about our origin and how we’ve evolved to meet the complex changes in the visual arts industry.
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At Brooks Institute, our mission is focused on providing students with a balanced education combining career education and the fundamentals of business with a foundation of liberal arts course work. Brooks Institute can demonstrate this preparation will prepare our students for a successful career in visual arts.
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Learn more about the corporate partners that help enrich the education at Brooks Institute.
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Our public galleries, Gallery 27 and Visions Gallery, feature curated exhibits designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue for students and the community at large.
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Brooks Institute is housed in a vibrant community where there is always something happening. Keep up with college and community events here.
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Brooks Institute is more than an institution of higher learning. We’re also a resource for students, alumni, faculty and the visual arts community as a whole. Visit our blog to connect stay current on news and events both in the community and on campus.
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Brooks Institute offers a variety of workshops for students and the general public. Look here for current offerings.
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The best way to get to know us is to come see us in person. Learn more about how to plan a campus tour here.
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