Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs
• Attend day, night or weekend classes

 

Continuing Art Education

Academy of Art University offers flexible continuing education programs in art and design. Whether your goals are personal or professional, the Academy’s personal enrichment programs enable you to achieve your full creative potential.

Continuing Education Programs

With courses available online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University’s continuing education programs provide many options for pursuing a passion for art and design. Students can:

• Enroll as a part-time or full-time student
• Participate in degree or non-degree programs
• Apply for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters
• Transfer into undergraduate or graduate programs

Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.

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 Planning.

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.

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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.

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 drawing, painting, and typography.

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 exposure to the design and business community by participating in and sponsoring high-profile events and workshops. Students are taught technical skills, industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D Model-making and construction practices as well as expertise in problem-solving to keep them employable. Final projects include a thorough analysis of design, concept and aesthetic perspective.

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 thinking about our environment. Students begin the program by learning basic skills (sketching, technical drafting, and computer graphics) followed by courses in lighting design, color concepts and materials. Students integrate their skills to further develop their portfolio and presentation.

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 worldwide.

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 Academy's spacious galleries. The fine art buildings have become an epicenter for both contemporary and traditional training in the development of BFA and MFA fine artists.

Under the guidance of a faculty of working professionals in the field of photography, students fine tune their style, both in terms of content and approach. Before choosing a concentration, students develop the technical, critical and practical skills that are required in the challenging and diverse photography profession. Coupling advanced technical skills alongside design and concept knowledge, students develop a cohesive portfolio of personal signature images that demonstrate strength in image making.

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. The focus of the curriculum is to expand on the student's vision, worldview and skill set. The department's faculty of professionals ensures that students graduate with intensive training in keeping with the ever-changing technology and trends in the industry. Filmmakers graduating from this program have studied all areas of production before choosing one area of concentration. Their final projects are frequently screened at the Academy's Annual Show as well as industry festivals.

 

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media

Music production for film, television, video games, or any other visual medium involves a unique combination of musical expertise and aesthetic sensibility. It is a critical link in the chain of cultural storytelling. The School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media program prepares students for careers in film scoring, music production for video games, music editing and more. At the Academy of Art University, you will learn the language of music, and how to apply it to the expanding world of visual media

Rooted in practical skills and professional knowledge, the BFA Jewelry & Metal Arts degree provides students with a disciplined approach to this field of study. The general education program (Liberal Arts) supports major coursework by promoting the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills necessary to analyze issues from multiple perspectives. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Jewelry & Metal Arts.

Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.

 

School of Acting

The School of Acting offers classes taught by acting professionals utilizing practical industry techniques. Academy of Art University provides unique opportunities for collaboration on stage in performance and on set, as well as acting in student films produced by the School of Motion Pictures & Television.

Games and interactive immersive worlds grab you and provide not only entertainment, but education, cultural enrichment, and groundbreaking social interaction. There is no limit to the potential in this field, which is quickly becoming the premiere medium for cultural storytelling, information and entertainment. Virtual worlds and interactive environments touch every part of our lives, from the games we play to the phones we use.

Rooted in practical skills and professional knowledge, the BFA degree provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Visual Development. The general education program (Liberal Arts) supports major coursework by promoting the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking and communications skills necessary to analyze issues from multiple perspectives. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Visual Development.

Industrial Design courses hone the student's mastery of industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D Model-making 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 are in demand. Students have access to state-of-the-art model making shop and 3D Modeling systems. The program assists students in finding internships that will further their skills as well as creating competitive portfolios. Students achieve expertise in problem solving and high-level technology, while gaining exposure to the design and business community. Final projects include a thorough analysis of design, concept and aesthetic perspective.

Our program is taught by a team of talented faculty who are working professionals. They are aware of current design issues and share this invaluable knowledge with students. Our curriculum is geared toward the industry.

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 screenwriting. Our faculty are accomplished filmmakers drawn from the Bay Area and Hollywood. Companies like LucasFilm, Industrial Light + Magic and Pixar supply our instructors with the latest developments in the industry.

The Associate of Arts in Photography online program is to develop technically and aesthetically sound photographers, capable of successfully entering and competing in the open marketplace upon graduation. Students are led through a series of classes conducted by working professionals in the field of photography, which provides them with an understanding of photography design. Instructors guide each student to finding his or her "style" both by content and approach.

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.

The Associate of Arts in Fashion focuses on individual vision in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Courses hone the 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 industry upon graduation. Academic courses culminate in the production of a professional fashion portfolio. A student's portfolio demonstrates mastery of the mutually productive elements of individual style and technical expertise. Selected collections are chosen to be part of the Academy's Annual Fashion Show.

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 work and promote their talent. The resulting portfolio or body of work is exhibited in the Academy's spacious galleries. All courses are taught by a faculty of successful, practicing artists who inspire student's individual vision and nurture their technical mastery. The fine art buildings have become an epicenter for both contemporary and traditional training in the development of AA, BFA and MFA fine artists.

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, packaging, branding and identity, web design and motion graphics.

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.

Our students learn from the best in the industry; we draw our instructors, guest lecturers and advisory board members from award winners and world leading production facilities. Our curriculum is designed by our board members and industry professionals so that students learn the skills that are in demand today.

Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.

The Associate of Arts Visual Development degree provides students with an introduction to a particular field of study in art and design with a firm foundation in the concepts and problem-solving skills of the field. Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Academy of Art University Associate of Arts Degree is specifically designed for seamless transition into the Academy of Art University Bachelor of Arts Degree.

 

School of Acting

The School of Acting offers classes taught by acting professionals utilizing practical industry techniques. Academy of Art University provides unique opportunities for collaboration on stage in performance and on set, as well as acting in student films produced by the School of Motion Pictures & Television.

The Associate of Arts Jewelry & Metal Arts degree provides students with an introduction to this field of study in art and design with a firm foundation in the concepts and problem-solving skills of that field. Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The Academy of Art University Associate of Arts Degree is specifically designed for seamless transition into the Academy of Art University Bachelor of Arts Degree.

 

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media

Music production for film, television, video games, or any other visual medium involves a unique combination of musical expertise and aesthetic sensibility. It is a critical link in the chain of cultural storytelling. The School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media program prepares students for careers in film scoring, music production for video games, music editing and more. At the Academy of Art University, you will learn the language of music, and how to apply it to the expanding world of visual media.

Games and interactive immersive worlds grab you and provide not only entertainment, but education, cultural enrichment, and groundbreaking social interaction. There is no limit to the potential in this field, which is quickly becoming the premiere medium for cultural storytelling, information and entertainment. Virtual worlds and interactive environments touch every part of our lives, from the games we play to the phones we use.

The MFA degree provides advanced study for students pursuing a career in Visual Development. Studio courses focus on the techniques necessary to develop and master technical skills. Graduate Liberal Arts courses promote the expression of ideas and effective communication utilizing visual, oral and written presentation skills. The program culminates with an independent final thesis project. Students will graduate from the Visual Development degree program equipped with a portfolio of work and prepared for professional opportunities in the competitive field.

 

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media

Music production for film, television, video games, or any other visual medium involves a unique combination of musical expertise and aesthetic sensibility. It is a critical link in the chain of cultural storytelling. The School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media program prepares students for careers in film scoring, music production for video games, music editing and more. At the Academy of Art University, you will learn the language of music, and how to apply it to the expanding world of visual media.

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 to the practice of architecture and urban design.

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 processes from concept to post production while fostering skills mastery, creativity, problem solving, and professionalism.

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 candidates focus on establishing themselves as creative communicators capable of formulating carefully planned strategies, concepts and executions in both traditional and new media.

The core of the MFA curriculum in Interior Architecture & Design integrates theory, design and technology, matched with the highest industry standards. Our candidates are encouraged to balance mastery of professional skills with individual creativity, leading to innovative design solutions.

Diversification within the Industrial Design graduate curriculum allows for concentrations in transportation, 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 group projects under technical and creative guidance from professional faculty.

Coupling advanced technical skills with design and conceptual strengths, the graduate candidate develops a cohesive Final Project that, upon review and approval by a Review Committee of faculty and industry professionals, is exhibited to the public.

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 producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, and screenwriting. Our program offers and guidance by top industry professionals. The program culminates in a thesis project designed to launch students' careers in their chosen field: narrative, documentary, experimental filmmaking, music videos, or commercials.

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 selection of Litho Stones. Students may choose to develop their thesis in an abstract or realistic manner, or a combination of both styles.

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 excellence with computer skills, and preparing MFA candidates to launch themselves into the industry upon graduating. Merchandising majors acquire the skills to succeed in fashion careers in buying, product development, retail management, or marketing. Courses include textiles, product sourcing, trend forecasting and product development, product line development, merchandising principles, retail and human resource management, marketing and visual merchandising and business planning.

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.

Students develop finely tuned skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, packaging, branding and identity, web design and motion graphics. Final portfolios demonstrate the total integration of message and content as well as the highest standards of graphic design.

The MFA Jewelry & Metal Arts degree provides advanced study for students pursuing a career in this competitive field of art and design. Studio courses focus on the techniques necessary to develop and master technical skills. Graduate Liberal Arts courses promote the expression of ideas and effective communication utilizing visual, oral and written presentation skills. The program culminates with an independent final thesis project. Students will graduate from this Jewelry & Metal Arts school equipped with a portfolio of work and prepared for professional opportunities in this field.

Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.

 

School of Acting

The School of Acting offers classes taught by acting professionals utilizing practical industry techniques. Academy of Art University provides unique opportunities for collaboration on stage in performance and on set, as well as acting in student films produced by the School of Motion Pictures & Television.

Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.

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 thinking about our environment. Students begin the program by learning basic skills (sketching, technical drafting, and computer graphics) followed by courses in lighting design, color concepts and materials. Students integrate their skills to further develop their portfolio and presentation.

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. The focus of the curriculum is to expand on the student's vision, worldview and skill set. The department's faculty of professionals ensures that students graduate with intensive training in keeping with the ever-changing technology and trends in the industry. Filmmakers graduating from this program have studied all areas of production before choosing one area of concentration. Their final projects are frequently screened at the Academy's Annual Show as well as industry festivals.

Under the guidance of a faculty of working professionals in the field of photography, students fine tune their style, both in terms of content and approach. Before choosing a concentration, students develop the technical, critical and practical skills that are required in the challenging and diverse photography profession. Coupling advanced technical skills alongside design and concept knowledge, students develop a cohesive portfolio of personal signature images that demonstrate strength in image making.

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.

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 Academy's spacious galleries. The fine art buildings have become an epicenter for both contemporary and traditional training in the development of BFA and MFA fine artists.

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 exposure to the design and business community by participating in and sponsoring high-profile events and workshops. Students are taught technical skills, industrial design materials, developmental drawing, 3D Model-making and construction practices as well as expertise in problem-solving to keep them employable. Final projects include a thorough analysis of design, concept and aesthetic perspective.

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 drawing, painting, and typography.

The BA 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 processes from concept to post production while fostering skills mastery, creativity, problem solving, and professionalism.

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.

The Associate of Arts in Fashion focuses on individual vision in fashion, offering courses in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear. Courses hone the 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 industry upon graduation. Academic courses culminate in the production of a professional fashion portfolio. A student's portfolio demonstrates mastery of the mutually productive elements of individual style and technical expertise. Selected collections are chosen to be part of the Academy's Annual Fashion Show.

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Academy of Art University's top new media and web design school teaches students an overall knowledge of graphic, print, web and motion graphic design. Students can also specialize in usability practices and experience design. Web Design & New Media continues to update the range of options and industry standard skills offered to ensure student success in the professional world. A state-of-the-art usability lab gives students the tools to create interactive products that are usable for a memorable experience.