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Fashion Merchandising (BFA)

The Bachelors of Fine Art in Fashion Merchandising provides a foundation in fashion merchandising and fashion management. It includes major functions necessary to run a successful operation that plans, manages, and sells fashion products.

Sound Design (MA)

Interaction & UI/UX Design

Courses in visual design, user experience, design strategies, web design, and motion graphics are taught by a faculty that works as creatives professionals.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad: Seminar in Europe exposes students to the art of featured regions within the broader context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and visit the extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Sustainable Design Initiatives Driven by Academy of Art Students

Academy of Art University students from various schools learn about and apply sustainable design into their designs and products.

International Student Resources

F-1 Visa students who intend to drive in the U.S. must get a California drivers license. The California DMV also issues ID cards to persons of any age.

California Schools Transfer Students

Academy of Art’s Fashion School Alumna Recognized in the BoF 500

Fashion school alumna Stephanie Thomas lands in the Business of Fashion Top 500 list for 2019, thanks to her steadfast advocacy for inclusive design in the fashion industry.

Landscape Architecture Students Build Parklet to Raise Awareness

For the sixth year in a row, the School of Landscape Architecture participated in PARK(ing) Day, an annual global event. Undergraduates Francisco Mendoza and Felix Torres rose to the occasion, constructing a 55-feet long parklet spanning three parking slots.

Academy of Art University Partners with Ghirardelli Square for Christmas Tree Stroll

Academy of Art University students decorated lit up Ghirardelli Square with 16 Christmas trees for this year's Christmas Tree Stroll.

David C. Riffert

David has 20 years of teaching experience. His articles have been featured in print and publications. Colleges that David has taught at include The Pennsylvania State University, Principia College, and Academy of Art University. David received his BA in History and Art History from Principia College in 1986, and earned his MA in Art History from The Pennsylvania State University in 1992. David also coordinates the Liberal Arts Study Abroad graduate curriculum and has traveled to Europe numerous times with Academy students.

Academy of Art University's Response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)