Our Alumni

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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.

School of Architecture

Alyssa Watson

BFA Fashion Design

Assistant Designer,

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.

School of Fashion

Fei F. Ou

BFA Game Design

Freelance Illustrator,

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.

School of Game Development

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.

School of Photography