The Illinois Institute of Art at Tinley Park was founded in 2010 as a branch of the Illinois Institute of Art based in Chicago. The Illinois Institute of Art at Tinley Park is a private multicampus college that offers creative professional studies. Preparing students for careers in design and media arts by providing an educational environment that is consistent with evolving technologies and the global marketplace, the Illinois Institute of Art provides small class sizes and hands-on learning experiences, and is staffed by full- and part-time professional instructors.