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  Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery
San Francisco, CA 94105
General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
(415) 274-2200 Ext.
(415) 618-6190 Ext.
(415) 263-2219 Ext.

Type of institution: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Master's degree
Carnegie classification: Special Focus Institutions--Schools of art, music, and design
Number of students: 8,522 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$100.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$14,680$14,680$14,480
Out of State$14,680$14,680$14,480
Books and Supplies$1,386$1,314$1,242
On-Campus
Room and board$12,500$12,000$12,000
Other Expenses$2,934$2,862$2,718
Off Campus
Room and board$9,288$8,910$8,478
Other Expenses$3,618$3,528$3,348
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,888$3,780$3,600

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 23% $2,937
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 6% $4,216
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 1% $4,655
Loans to students 53% $3,017
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Advertising
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Advertising to offer students the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to create advertising that is both exciting and effective. They will graduate with a competitive portfolio capable of winning that first job and with the abilities needed to succeed at that job. Most of all, they will ...

Bachelor degree
Computer Arts: New Media
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Computer Arts: New Media to provide students with a comprehensive, multi-disciplined education in digital art, design and production. The department emphasizes comprehensive training in design and industry-standard digital tools to prepare students for real-world careers in a wide range of opportunities inclu...

Master's degree
Computer Arts: New Media
Academy of Art University

The objective of the Computer Arts - New Media graduate program is to transform graduate students in New Media into creative leaders and visionaries. Each graduate student enters the program through an archway of core skills master classes. Emphasis in concept building and communication skills continues throughout the program from the archway cl...

Bachelor degree
Digital Arts & Communications
Academy of Art University

The Digital Arts and Communication Bachelor of Fine Arts Program will provide the fundamentals necessary for entry-level career opportunities. Students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts program will have acquired the basic knowledge and practice needed to perform:

* User Interface (UI) Design
* User Experience, Informa...

Associate degree
Digital Arts & Communications
Academy of Art University

Students completing the Associate of Arts program will have acquired the basic knowledge and practice needed to perform:

* User Interface (UI) Design
* User Experience, Multimedia Design
* Digital Imaging
* Production Coordination for Client Side
* Server Side Web Coding
* Project Manag...

Associate degree
Cinematography and Film + Video Production
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Associate degree Cinematography and Film + Video Production: A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film technology and equipment operati...

Master's degree
Merchandising
Academy of Art University

The MFA fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate's individual vision, offering courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses for fashion design, textile, and knitwear students hone the graduate candidate's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction, enhancing design ex...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Painting
Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University has a strong commitment to the fine arts, offering the most prestigious faculty and most impressive resources of any fine arts program in the nation. Our expansive fine arts curriculum gives students the opportunity to specialize in their areas of choice and to explore their interests in other mediums. The School of...

Bachelor degree
Cinematography and Film + Video Production
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Bachelor degree Cinematography and Film + Video Production: A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film technology and equipment operatio...

Bachelor degree
Graphic Design
Academy of Art University

The Graphic Design program embraces the entire range of visual communication. It recognizes that design is a cultural force that spans the consumer, commerce and social causes. The program provides a robust curriculum of conceptual problem solving, innovation, critical thinking and formal design as well as branding and marketing strategies. A re...

Master's degree
Illustration
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Illustration emphasizes visual communication and a mastery of technical and conceptual abilities and involves intensive education in the formulation of ideas, problem solving and artistic skill. Students are asked to stretch their talents and refine the skills that will enhance their art, broadening the opportunities for th...

Master's degree
Industrial Design
Academy of Art University

Diversification within the Industrial Design graduate curriculum allows for concentrations in transportation, product and furniture design. Graduate studio courses hone the graduate student's mastery of industrial design skill sets that visually communicate ideas accurately. Graduate Students will work on independent and group projects under tec...

Master's degree
Interior Design
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Master's degree Interior Design: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applicat...

Master's degree
Photography
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Master's degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. ...

Master's degree
Graphic Design
Academy of Art University

The graduate program in Graphic Design emphasizes mastery of the profession — including narrative abilities, presentation skills, strategic thinking, problem solving and the ability to develop innovative conceptual solutions. Areas of specialized training include typography, visual literacy, identity, and print publication. Students acquire the ...

Master's degree
Architecture (M-ARCH)
Academy of Art University

The Master of Architecture (M-ARCH) program has been designed to prepare and empower the graduate, through education, and the process of designing and making, to create visual and physical changes to our built environment that enhance its quality and our experience of it. The programs are also designed to prepare students to make a contribution ...

Associate degree
Fashion + Apparel Design
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Associate degree Fashion + Apparel Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; ...

Bachelor degree
Fashion + Apparel Design
Academy of Art University

General Description for:
Academy of Art University Bachelor degree Fashion + Apparel Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; a...

Bachelor degree
Interior Architecture & Design
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Interior Architecture & Design to prepare the student for a professional career in interior architecture and design. The School strives to achieve a balance between design knowledge and creativity by providing excellent courses taught by professionals.

Potential Careers:
Junior Designer,...

Bachelor degree
Photography
Academy of Art University

The objective of the School of Photography is to develop technically and aesthetically sound photographers, capable of successfully entering and competing in the open marketplace upon graduation. Students complete a series of classes conducted by working professionals, who guide each student to find his or her "style" both by content and approac...

Master's degree
Architecture (MFA)
Academy of Art University

The (MFA-Architecture) program has been designed to prepare and empower the graduate, through education, and the process of designing and making, to create visual and physical changes to our built environment that enhance its quality and our experience of it. The programs are also designed to prepare students to make a contribution to the practi...

Master's degree
Advertising
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Advertising is designed to provide the graduate student with expertise in directing a full advertising campaign from concept to finish, including market research, strategy, copywriting, art direction and presentation. Graduate students focus on establishing themselves as creative communicators capable of formulating carefully planned ...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Painting
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art with a concentration in Painting focuses on technical and conceptual development. The departments provide graduate students with studio space, exhibition galleries and state of the art facilities and equipment. The program encourages interpretations and exploration of imagery in either figurative or non-objective a...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Acting
Academy of Art University

Students who concentrate in Acting will undertake a program of performance courses (voice, movement, technique, Shakespeare) and will design a final thesis project culminating in a taped portfolio of their work. This portfolio can be used to help launch an acting career.

Acting
MFA Acting graduates will meet the following ...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Animation
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Games
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Modeling
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Storyboarding / Visual Development
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Layout / Background Painting
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Compositing
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
VFX TD
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Animation and Visual Effects to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the field of Animation.

Students attain strong traditional skills and storytelling abilities that can then be applied to digital technology. By advisement of the department directors, the student is guided to take...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Cinematography
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
3-Dimensional Design / Technical Design / CDFP
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Fashion to provide students with a global vision that combines the design excellence of Europe with the energy of the United States and the technology of Asia. The School of Fashion has developed a strong curriculum in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear providing opportunities for graduates worldwid...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Applied Textile Design
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Fashion to provide students with a global vision that combines the design excellence of Europe with the energy of the United States and the technology of Asia. The School of Fashion has developed a strong curriculum in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear providing opportunities for graduates worldwid...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Knitwear Design and Construction
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Fashion to provide students with a global vision that combines the design excellence of Europe with the energy of the United States and the technology of Asia. The School of Fashion has developed a strong curriculum in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear providing opportunities for graduates worldwid...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Editing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Screenwriting
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Modeling
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Directing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Producing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Production Design
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Animation
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Special Effects
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, includin...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Acting
Academy of Art University

Students who concentrate in acting will take a series of performance courses (acting, speech, singing, movement, improvisation, Shakespeare). Acting classes also collaborate with other classes in Motion Pictures and Television. Acting students will graduate with a taped portfolio of their work, which can be used to help launch an acting career. ...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Storyboarding / Visual Development
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Layout / Background Painting
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Compositing
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
VFX TD
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Master's degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Games
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Animation and Visual Effects focuses on storytelling with an emphasis on technical acuity and emotional response. Graduate students are grounded in strong traditional skills that are then translated into the depth and dimension facilitated by technology. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects film...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Cinematography
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Editing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of film making. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabo...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Screenwriting
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Directing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Producing
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Production Design
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Special Effects
Academy of Art University

The School of Motion Pictures and Television offers graduate students the opportunity to expand on their individual visions and skill sets as filmmakers. The program fosters creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collabor...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Fashion Design
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the School of Fashion to provide students with a global vision that combines the design excellence of Europe with the energy of the United States and the technology of Asia. The School of Fashion has developed a strong curriculum in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear providing opportunities for graduates worldwid...

Master's degree
Fashion
Fashion Design
Academy of Art University

The MFA fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate’s individual vision, offering courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses for fashion design, textile, and knitwear students hone the graduate candidate’s mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction, enhancing design ex...

Master's degree
Fashion
3-Dimensional Design / Technical Design / CDFP
Academy of Art University

The MFA fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate’s individual vision, offering courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses for fashion design, textile, and knitwear students hone the graduate candidate’s mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction, enhancing design ex...

Master's degree
Fashion
Applied Textile Design
Academy of Art University

The MFA fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate’s individual vision, offering courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses for fashion design, textile, and knitwear students hone the graduate candidate’s mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction, enhancing design ex...

Master's degree
Fashion
Knitwear Design and Construction
Academy of Art University

The MFA fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate’s individual vision, offering courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses for fashion design, textile, and knitwear students hone the graduate candidate’s mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction, enhancing design ex...

Master's degree
Advertising Online
Academy of Art University

The MFA in Advertising is designed to provide the graduate candidate with expertise in directing a full advertising campaign from concept to finish, including market research, strategy, copywriting, art direction and presentation. As Art Directors, Copywriters, Production or Freelance Artists, for print, websites, TV and radio, our graduate cand...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Printmaking
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art with a concentration in Printmaking focuses on technical and conceptual development. The departments provide graduate students with studio space, exhibition galleries and state of the art facilities and equipment. The program encourages interpretations and exploration of imagery in either figurative or non-objectiv...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Sculpture
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art with a concentration in Sculpture focuses on technical and conceptual development. The departments provide graduate students with studio space, exhibition galleries and state of the art facilities and equipment. The program encourages interpretations and exploration of imagery in either figurative or non-objective ...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Drawing
Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University has a strong commitment to the fine arts, offering the most prestigious faculty and most impressive resources of any fine arts program in the nation. Our expansive fine arts curriculum gives students the opportunity to specialize in their areas of choice and to explore their interests in other mediums. The School of...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Printmaking
Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University has a strong commitment to the fine arts, offering the most prestigious faculty and most impressive resources of any fine arts program in the nation. Our expansive fine arts curriculum gives students the opportunity to specialize in their areas of choice and to explore their interests in other mediums. The School of...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Jewelry Design
Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University has a strong commitment to the fine arts, offering the most prestigious faculty and most impressive resources of any fine arts program in the nation. Our expansive fine arts curriculum gives students the opportunity to specialize in their areas of choice and to explore their interests in other mediums. The School of...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Sculpture
Academy of Art University

The Academy of Art University has a strong commitment to the fine arts, offering the most prestigious faculty and most impressive resources of any fine arts program in the nation. Our expansive fine arts curriculum gives students the opportunity to specialize in their areas of choice and to explore their interests in other mediums. The School of...

Bachelor degree
Advertising
Academy of Art University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts requires completion of 132 semester units. Students who already have a bachelor's degree can enroll in our streamlined Second Degree Program that is 66 units without requiring any Liberal Arts or Art electives. Students may focus on the following areas in pursuing this degree: Art Direction, Copywriting, or Account Plan...

Associate degree
Advertising
Academy of Art University

Our Associate of Arts in Advertising is designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to the advertising profession. This degree helps students in finding an entry level job in the advertising profession.

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
3D Modeling
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Background Painting
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Character Animation
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Games
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Storyboarding
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
Visual Development
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Bachelor degree
Animation & Visual Effects
VFX/Compositing
Academy of Art University

It is the objective of the Animation department to provide students an education in art and technology. A unique blend of well-trained art skills that translate to the computer as an alternative tool is taught throughout the program. Upon graduation the student is ready to enter the workforce, qualified in a number of positions.

The B...

Master's degree
Computer Arts
Academy of Art University

The School of Computer Arts curriculum provides the graduate candidate with an education that combines high artistic standards with the most current technology.

The Computer Arts department supported by a faculty of working professionals, offers candidates direct contacts within the high tech field. The graduate computer arts candidat...

Bachelor degree
Computer Arts
Academy of Art University

The School of Computer Arts curriculum provides the graduate candidate with an education that combines high artistic standards with the most current technology. The Computer Arts department supported by a faculty of working professionals, offers candidates direct contacts within the high tech field. The graduate computer arts candidate is guided...

Bachelor degree
Digital Arts & Communications
Academy of Art University

The School of Digital Arts & Communications curriculum provides the graduate candidate with an education that combines high artistic standards with the most current technology. The Digital Arts department, supported by a faculty of working professionals, offers candidates direct contacts within the high tech field. The graduate computer arts can...

Associate degree
Digital Arts & Communications
Academy of Art University

Our Associate of Arts in Digital Arts & Communications is designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to the digital arts and communications professions.

The Associate of Arts in Digital Arts and Communications requires completion of 66 semester units.

Master's degree
Fashion
Design
Academy of Art University

The MFA Fashion curriculum requires that students work together on projects, learning from each other and developing an understanding of various subject areas. This will prepare individuals for working with colleagues in their future professional careers. Students are encouraged to experiment and develope their own ideas in order to achieve a ba...

Master's degree
Fashion
Merchandising
Academy of Art University

The MFA Fashion curriculum requires that students work together on projects, learning from each other and developing an understanding of various subject areas. This will prepare individuals for working with colleagues in their future professional careers. Students are encouraged to experiment and develope their own ideas in order to achieve a ba...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Design
Academy of Art University

The Fashion curriculum refines and focuses the student's individual vision and aesthetics in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Studio courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction. The program combines design excellence with computer skills, preparing our graduate...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Merchandising
Academy of Art University

The Fashion curriculum refines and focuses the student's individual vision and aesthetics in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Studio courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction. The program combines design excellence with computer skills, preparing our graduate...

Bachelor degree
Fashion
Journalism
Academy of Art University

The Fashion curriculum refines and focuses the student's individual vision and aesthetics in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Studio courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction. The program combines design excellence with computer skills, preparing our graduate...

Associate degree
Fashion
Design
Academy of Art University

The Associate of Arts in Fashion focuses on individual vision in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction. The program combines design excellence with computer skills, preparing our graduates to launch themselves into the ind...

Associate degree
Fashion
Merchandising
Academy of Art University

The Associate of Arts in Fashion focuses on individual vision in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Courses hone student's mastery of fashion industry standards in design and construction. The program combines design excellence with computer skills, preparing our graduates to launch themselves into the ind...

Associate degree
Fine Art
Sculpture
Academy of Art University

Students begin the program by learning the fundamentals: realism-based drawing, design concepts, value, form, color and composition, and develop a unique style and direction. The program encourages personal interpretation, exploration in numerous media while building technical expertise and professionalism. Students are taught to market their wo...

Associate degree
Fine Art
Painting & Drawing
Academy of Art University

Students begin the program by learning the fundamentals: realism-based drawing, design concepts, value, form, color and composition, and develop a unique style and direction. The program encourages personal interpretation, exploration in numerous media while building technical expertise and professionalism. Students are taught to market their wo...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Figure Painting
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art allows candidates to concentrate on Painting and Sculpture. The department encourages candidates to explore personal direction in figurative and non-figurative work in a variety of media. Students will learn Etching, Relief Printing, Book Arts, and Lithography and have the opportunity to work from an extensive sele...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Non-Figure Painting Online
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art allows candidates to concentrate on Painting and Sculpture. The department encourages candidates to explore personal direction in figurative and non-figurative work in a variety of media. Students will learn Etching, Relief Printing, Book Arts, and Lithography and have the opportunity to work from an extensive sele...

Master's degree
Fine Art
Sculpture
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Fine Art allows candidates to concentrate on Painting and Sculpture. The department encourages candidates to explore personal direction in figurative and non-figurative work in a variety of media. Students will learn Etching, Relief Printing, Book Arts, and Lithography and have the opportunity to work from an extensive sele...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Painting & Drawing
Academy of Art University

The program encourages personal interpretation, exploration in numerous media while building technical expertise and professionalism. All courses are taught by a faculty of successful, practicing artists who inspire student's individual vision and nurture their technical mastery. The resulting portfolio or body of work is exhibited in the Academ...

Bachelor degree
Fine Art
Sculpture
Academy of Art University

The program encourages personal interpretation, exploration in numerous media while building technical expertise and professionalism. All courses are taught by a faculty of successful, practicing artists who inspire student's individual vision and nurture their technical mastery. The resulting portfolio or body of work is exhibited in the Academ...

Master's degree
Graphic Design
Academy of Art University

The Graphic Design program emphasizes conceptual development, strategic thinking, mastery of technique and verbal presentation within an environment that stimulates innovation. Students develop finely tuned skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, packaging, branding and identity, web design and motion graphics. Final portfolios demonst...

Bachelor degree
Graphic Design
Academy of Art University

Our students learn the skills that are in demand, from the best in the industry. The Graphic Design program emphasizes conceptual development, strategic thinking, mastery of technique and verbal presentation within an environment that stimulates innovation. Students develop finely tuned skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, packaging...

Associate degree
Graphic Design
Academy of Art University

The Associate of Arts in Graphic Design program specializes in typography, packaging, identity, print and computer technology emphasizing conceptual development, strategic thinking, mastery of technique and verbal presentation within an environment that stimulates innovation. Students develop skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, pac...

Master's degree
Illustration
Academy of Art University

The MFA curriculum in Illustration concentrates on visual communication and a proficiency in technical and conceptual abilities and trains candidates in the formulation of ideas, problem solving and artistic skills. The department's talented faculty cultivates creativity in drawing techniques and concepts, color theory and visual storytelling. ...

Bachelor degree
Illustration
Graphic
Academy of Art University

Our students learn the skills that are in demand, from the best in the industry. The Graphic Illustration program offers a balance of classical art skills and technical training in new media, bringing together the disciplines of illustration and graphic design to prepare students to take advantage of the many opportunities for artists trained in...

Bachelor degree
Illustration
Traditional
Academy of Art University

Our students learn the skills that are in demand, from the best in the industry. The Graphic Illustration program offers a balance of classical art skills and technical training in new media, bringing together the disciplines of illustration and graphic design to prepare students to take advantage of the many opportunities for artists trained in...

Associate degree
Illustration
Graphic
Academy of Art University

Our Associate of Arts in Graphic Illustration is designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to the graphic illustration profession. This innovative program blends training in contemporary, digital, and traditional techniques in the link between the fields of graphic design and illustration.

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Associate degree
Illustration
Traditional
Academy of Art University

Our Associate of Arts in Graphic Illustration is designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary to the graphic illustration profession. This innovative program blends training in contemporary, digital, and traditional techniques in the link between the fields of graphic design and illustration.

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Master's degree
Industrial Design
Academy of Art University

Diversification within the Industrial Design graduate curriculum allows for concentrations in transportaion, product and furniture design. Graduate studies courses hone the graduate student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing. 3D model making and construction practices. Graduate students will work on independent and g...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Design
Furniture
Academy of Art University

The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. Our goals include placing students in top firms and maintaining a diverse and high profile advisory board with expertise in high technology, transportation and furniture design. Also, our department works hard to increase e...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Design
Product Design
Academy of Art University

The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. Our goals include placing students in top firms and maintaining a diverse and high profile advisory board with expertise in high technology, transportation and furniture design. Also, our department works hard to increase e...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Design
Toy Design
Academy of Art University

The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. Our goals include placing students in top firms and maintaining a diverse and high profile advisory board with expertise in high technology, transportation and furniture design. Also, our department works hard to increase e...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Design
Transportation Design
Academy of Art University

The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. Our goals include placing students in top firms and maintaining a diverse and high profile advisory board with expertise in high technology, transportation and furniture design. Also, our department works hard to increase e...

Associate degree
Industrial Design
Furniture
Academy of Art University

Industrial Design courses hone the student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D modelmaking and construction practices. The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. The curriculum is geared toward the industry by teaching the skills that...

Associate degree
Industrial Design
Product Design
Academy of Art University

Industrial Design courses hone the student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D modelmaking and construction practices. The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. The curriculum is geared toward the industry by teaching the skills that...

Associate degree
Industrial Design
Toy Design
Academy of Art University

Industrial Design courses hone the student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D modelmaking and construction practices. The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. The curriculum is geared toward the industry by teaching the skills that...

Associate degree
Industrial Design
Transportation Design
Academy of Art University

Industrial Design courses hone the student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D modelmaking and construction practices. The program emphasizes the identification and resolution of design problems and the nurturing of creativity and innovation. The curriculum is geared toward the industry by teaching the skills that...

Bachelor degree
Interior Architecture & Design
Academy of Art University

The curriculum targets to prepare graduates for the professional practice of interior architecture and design through education and training. The department strives to achieve a balance between the mastery of design skills that meet the needs of the industry while satisfying the creativity and imagination that will lead to better ways of thinkin...

Associate degree
Interior Architecture & Design
Academy of Art University

Our Associate of Arts in Interior Architecture & Design is designed for students interested in acquiring a basis of knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the industry. This degree helps students in finding an entry-level job with major companies.

Our program is taught by a team of talented faculty who are working professional...

Master's degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Academy of Art University

Graduate Studies in Motion Pictures & Television offers candidates the opportunity to expand on their individual vision and skill set as filmmakers. The program encourages creativity and independence while also providing instruction in the commercial aspects of filmmaking. Our approach is practical, hands-on training. Students are immersed in pr...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Digital Cinematography
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Directing
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Editing/Special Effects
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Producing
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Production Design
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Bachelor degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Screenwriting
Academy of Art University

The Motion Pictures & Television program prepares students to enter this competitive industry with the caliber of experience necessary to produce the artistic and professional moving images that are in demand. The curriculum cultivates a mastery of form, content and structure as well as solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media. T...

Associate degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Digital Cinematography
Academy of Art University

The program gives our students hands-on training that prepares them to work in all aspects of the industry. The academy provides the most technologically advanced facilities and in-house equipment in the nation. Our courses cover cinematography, lighting, sound, producing, directing, production design, editing/special effects, acting and screenw...

Associate degree
Motion Pictures & Television
Directing
Academy of Art University

The program gives our students hands-on training that prepares them to work in all aspects of the industry. The academy provides the most technologically advanced facilities and in-house equipment in the nation. Our courses cover cinematography, lighting, sound, producing, directing, production design, editing/special effects, acting and screenw...