The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago was originally founded as the Chicago Academy of Design in 1866 by a group of studio artists. The institute moved to its current iconic location on Michigan Avenue, Chicago in 1893. The current total enrollment is 2935. The school awards undergraduate and graduate degrees. The Division of Continuing Studies and Special Programs, the Department of Summer, Early College, and Teacher Programs are offered by the institute. Programs are offered in the fields of Visual and Critical Studies, Fine Arts, Interior Architecture, Art Education, Art History, etc.