Paul Fornelli Named Academic Director of Two Media Programs at The Art Institute

Santa Ana, CA, January 02, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Paul Fornelli joined The Art Institute of California -- Orange County this fall as the academic department director for the Digital Photography and Web Design & Interactive Media programs. Fornelli joins The Art Institute after serving as the program director for the School of Design at Westwood College in Los Angeles.

“Paul’s teaching background and his experience managing a department has helped him identify the needs of students and faculty in our programs,” said Melinda Lester, Dean of Academic Affairs. “His upbeat attitude, technological skill and passion for quality education make him a welcome addition to The Art Institute team.”

Fornelli received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Electronic Media from California State University, Long Beach and his Master of Fine Arts in Broadcast Production from Loyola Marymount University. He has over 20 years of digital media management experience and has worked for Cox Communications, Simmons Cable Television, Enigma Records, Cannon Films and his own media consulting firm, Blatant Image Group.

“I joined The Art Institute because of the depth of the program content and the outstanding level of work produced by the students,” Fornelli said. “I have seen firsthand the dedication of the faculty and staff and I look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to our students’ success.”

Media Contacts:
Tricia Cook, 714.338.1303 or tacook@aii.edu
Veronica Orozco, 714.830.0221 or vorozco@aii.edu

About The Art Institute of California – Orange County
The Art Institute of California – Orange County is a design, media and culinary arts school providing bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in Advertising, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, 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 and Web Design & Interactive Media. 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 an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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