The Art Historian in me is absolutely devastated, utterly wrecked. The optimist in me is so relieved to see that all is not lost, that human beings do what they have always done in the face of tragedy: come together, act with one, singular intention and save everything that can be saved, and then ...rebuild. Link to The World segments: https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-04-16/notre-dame-remembered-gathering-point-world https://www.pri.org/stories/2019-04-16/why-are-we-so-moved-plight-notre-dame "The Falling Man"

Do you know the difference between a design problem statement and a concept statement?  Would you like to learn more about architectural precedent and field research to support your design solutions?  This podcast is a brief overview of concept development, architectural precedent, and field research for interior design projects and offers several examples and resources to help take your projects to the next level!  Link to First in Architecture website: Precedent – http://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/architecture-precedent-study-and-analysis/ Concepts - http://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/how-to-develop-architectural-concepts/   Contributor: Krista Nutter

Learn what all this fuss about CIDA is, why it’s important and how it impacts you as a student in our interior design bachelors program. Link to CIDA website – https://accredit-id.org/ Link to the Art Institutes Accreditation webpage with CIDA statement - https://www.artinstitutes.edu/online/about/accreditation   Contributor: Krista Nutter

Being criticized for the work that you do is not always easy to take…but criticism or feedback is a good thing!  This podcast examines why feedback is good for you as a student.  It is not only a necessary “evil” …but a very important guide!   This podcast will hopefully help you view feedback in a new way.  If feedback is utilized constructively it can help you achieve your ultimate educational goal…graduation!   Contributor: Dr. Sheila Cuffy

In this podcast, Assistant Professor of Digital Photography Ellyn Norris interviews former student and photographer Kristen Giles about starting a career in photography. Contributor: Ellyn Norris

As online students, we spend a lot of time in front of the computer – usually sitting down. Then, to relax, we often “put our feet up” and “chill on the couch” – additional sedentary activities. However, medical science indicates that sitting down too much can have negative health impacts. This podcast discussed those impacts, solutions to combat them, and offers a “live” stretching session. For a video of the stretching exercises, please visit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nge876drxtj3deq/IMG_0969.MOV?dl=0   Contributor: Alisa Gaylon

This podcast explores factors that contribute to ineffective presentations, the pitfalls to avoid and best practices to adopt. Contributor: Margaret Helthaler

“Student’s Guide to 400 Level Interior Design Courses “-This is a discussion of the important items students need to know about their 400-level interior design classes such as: obtaining an internship, selecting a thesis topic, preparing work for their portfolio, which courses must be taken in succession, and so on. Link to “Student’s Guide to 400 Level Interior Design Courses” – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Y8XHk3ZPH8RWV3dEY2V1FqcHM/view?usp=sharing Contributor: Krista Nutter

Many students, especially those enrolled in creative type programs like our degrees at Ai, express fear or frustration when faced with writing papers. Often they are unfamiliar or overwhelmed with proper formatting in either the MLA or APA style. Sometimes they understand the course material but are confused as to how to organize their content or they do not know how to get started with an essay. This podcast presents some simple guidelines from a Professor’s perspective so that students can maximize their points earned for each essay or paper submitted. The session focuses on both format and content (to download a sample MLA template click here https://goo.gl/KWMlmL or for a sample APA template click here https://goo.gl/cXZqVq). Contributor: Alisa Gaylon

"An Overview of the Interior Design Profession" - What is an Interior Designer?  What is the difference between a designer and a decorator?  What are the available career paths for an interior designer?  This podcast will answer these questions and discuss criteria that constitute establishing a profession – education, examination, a code of ethics, and professional organizations.  We will discuss ASID, IIDA, CIDA, NCIDQ*, and important skills that professional interior designers need to be successful. Contributor: Krista Nutter *The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division.