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Andy Wood
BFA Animation & Visual Effects
Project Manager,
Unity Technologies
As soon as I walked into the studio I knew what to do. I love producing content and telling the stories, and I learned how to do that at the Academy.
School of Animation & Visual Effects
Samantha Buckley
B.Arch Architecture
Technical Designer,
Gensler
My classmates and I have felt that our education has proven to be invaluable as we step into the profession. The program prepared us for a seamless transition between my education and career. I am so thankful for the support from my faculty in and outside the classroom.
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Alyssa Watson
BFA Fashion Design
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Adidas Innovation Team
I met a senior design recruiter from Adidas after my first Academy of Art University runway show in San Francisco. A year later, he got back in contact and I forwarded him my latest portfolio. Within a couple of days I was offered a six-month internship at the North American headquarters in Portland.
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Fei F. Ou
BFA Game Design
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Fantasy Flight Games
What really drew me in was the work of the student body. When I saw what students get to do here, I knew that this was the place for me—that the energy here would be electric.
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Kristina Varaksina
MFA, Photography
Independent Contractor
Studying at the Academy has been a life changing experience to me. I’ve established myself as an artist. I’ve opened my mind to a lot of great new things, from the amazing work of different photographers to the way I approach my photo shoots and interact with people.
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Jan Philip Cramer Gives A Closer Look at Avengers: Endgame Behind the Scenes

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Academy’s Animation and Visual Effects School Ranks in World’s Top 10

August 14, 2019
Two Alumnae Redesign Their Careers Through Interior Architecture

August 6, 2019
Academy’s Animation and Visual Effects School Ranks in World’s Top 10

August 14, 2019
Two Alumnae Redesign Their Careers Through Interior Architecture

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Game Dev Student Named "Rookie of the Year"

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Game Dev Student Named "Rookie of the Year"

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Eight Academy All-Americans Are Named in Outdoor Nationals

July 31, 2018
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Mobolade Ajomale Is NCAA DII Track Athlete of the Year

April 18, 2017
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Eight Academy All-Americans Are Named in Outdoor Nationals

July 31, 2018
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Mobolade Ajomale Is NCAA DII Track Athlete of the Year

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