The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale is one of The Art Institutes, a system of more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing education in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts. Established in 2008, The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale is a branch of California Design College and is one of eight locations of The Art Institutes system located within California . According to the San Jose Mercury News, the school’s culinary program features three kitchens, including one in the school’s restaurant that is open to the public . Located at 1120 Kifer Road in Sunnyvale, California, The Art Institute of California – Sunnyvale is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) . The Art Institutes system is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation, which is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.