Art Educators Studio Program

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Sharpen Your Skills and Build New Ones

The Art Educators Studio Program offers art educators one TUITION-FREE art and design class to enhance existing skills, teach new skills, and give art educators an opportunity to master the most up-to-date software artists use.

Your students will benefit from your hands-on experience in our art and design environment. Treat yourself to this exciting education opportunity and enroll today.

Tuition-free Freedom to Explore

The Academy’s program offers a one-time full tuition grant* for a maximum of one undergraduate or graduate class in either the Spring, Summer, or Fall semester; each class is worth three units. You may choose from our entire catalog of classes that do not have a prerequisite course listed.** If you aren’t sure which course to select, our Admissions department will work with you to select one that best suits your needs.

*Grant recipients are responsible for supplementary costs and fees, including a $50 administration fee, and any lab, materials, or other fees associated with individual classes, along with dorm costs if recipient chooses to live in Academy of Art University dorms.

**For interest in a class that does have a prerequisite, it may be possible to have the requirement waived. Please speak with an Admissions Specialist to determine qualifications.

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Art History

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Color Theory

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Design Technology

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Drawing

Editing

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Filmmaking

Painting

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Photography

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Sculpture

Choose the Way You Want to Learn

We offer three unique ways to study at the Academy.

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On-Campus

Study on-campus in beautiful San Francisco. If you choose, you can live in one of our spacious dorm rooms.

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Online

Study online, on your schedule from wherever you are in the country.

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Via Zoom

Join our live classes through Zoom.

Enroll Today

Applying is easy. Just download and complete this application. Scan a copy of your Teaching Credential Certificate or a letter from your supervisor or mentor describing your role in the school as an art teacher. Then, email both (as .pdf or .jpg attachments) to grantprograms@academyart.edu.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Questions? Call us at 1-800-544-2787

We look forward to welcoming you into the Academy family!