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School of Fine Art

"I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need."
~ Auguste Rodin

The fine arts school at the Academy of Art University is internationally renowned. Our program offers a top painting school, sculpture school, and jewelry design school all under one roof.

Fine Arts Schools & Degree Programs

Online Fine Art Schools & Degree Programs

Fine Art Class Descriptions and Schedules

  • Figurative Art
  • Abstract Art
  • Painting
    • Acrylic class
    • Oil painting class
    • Watercolor Painting Class
    • And more
  • Sculpture
    • Bronze Casting
    • Neon
    • Ceramics
    • Welding
    • Metal arts
    • And more
  • Drawing
    • Life Drawing Class
    • Advanced to Beginner Drawing Class
  • Jewelry Design
    • High Fashion Jewelry Design
    • Custom Jewelry Design
    • Forging Jewelry
  • Printmaking
  • Papermaking
  • And more

Click to view Fine Art course descriptions and schedules

Fine Art Career and Job Opportunities

  • Gallery Painter
  • Commission Painter
  • Portrait Artist
  • Sculptor
  • Muralist
  • Gallery Owner
  • Museum Curator
  • Printmaker
  • Art Critic
  • Art Educator
  • Prototype Designer
  • And more!

Fine Art Companies Hiring Our Graduates

  • Chiodo Arts Development
  • Hang Art Gallery
  • JLR Arts
  • justtherightshoe.com
  • Lahaina Corporation
  • Scott Donahue
  • SF Art Guild
  • And More!

Professional Development and Continuing Art Education

Reach your individual goals in fine art by taking non-prerequisite classes

More Fine Arts School Information

  • Contact Us: An admissions advisor is available to answer all of your questions. We would love to hear from you!
  • Mail Me Info: Click to request exclusive mailings about your areas of interest.
  • Apply Now: Applying is easy! Click here to apply online, or to get information about other application options.

On-Site Galleries

See current exhibits at the Academy's three on-site galleries here.

Fine Art School Campus Tour

If you're interested in signing up for one of the Academy of Art University's campus tours, please click here for more information.

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Contact us at 800.544.2787 or Request Info.

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