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Game Studio – Art (Summer)

The Collaborative Project class models the workflows, pipelines, and interdisciplinary environment of a professional game development studio. Students studying Game Art will generate concepts and 2D and 3D assets with the goals of creating portfolio-ready work and potentially releasable, published projects on a variety of platforms. The summer section of… Read More

Study Abroad: Fashion

Immerse yourself in the global fashion industry. Explore the fashion capital of Italy and discover the rich history of craft, design, materiality, and manufacturing. Study key brands, conduct comparative shopping, visit exhibits and markets, spot trends, and source materials. You will compile resources and ideas, and build contacts to apply… Read More

Study Abroad: Fashion

Immerse yourself in the global fashion industry. Explore the fashion capital of Italy and discover the rich history of craft, design, materiality, and manufacturing. Study key brands, conduct comparative shopping, visit exhibits and markets, spot trends, and source materials. You will compile resources and ideas, and build contacts to apply… Read More

Film History 2: 1940-1974

It was the Golden Age of Cinema. You’ll study Neo-Realism, the French New Wave, Cinéma Vérité, and a new Golden Age of Hollywood to discover what made the great directors—Vittorio DeSica, Billy Wilder, Francois Truffaut, Akira Kurosawa, Mike Nichols, Francis Ford Coppola—great.

3D Printing Pens: Explore the Exciting World of Jewelry and Accessories

Discover the creative possibilities of wearable art in this Summer Intensive workshop for high school students with the Academy of Art University. This unique course offers a creative introduction to contemporary jewelry and accessory design using 3D printing pens and PLA filament. No prior 3D printing experience is required. Students… Read More

Introduction to Fashion Design

This experience will introduce young people who love fashion and want to discover more of its creative possibilities and modes of design. Reflective of the design processes students will be introduced to the fundamental skills and approaches to seeing their ideas come to life. Guided through research, idea generation and… Read More

Animal Sculpture

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of animal sculpture with the Academy of Art University’s Summer Arts Intensive program. This unique course offers high school students an unparalleled opportunity to hone their sculpting skills. In this immersive two-week class, students will delve into the art of animal sculpture,… Read More

Internship in Fashion

Put the knowledge and skills you have acquired in the classroom to work in a real-world setting by applying for an internship. To apply for an “Internship for Credit,” you must have senior status, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, have successfully completed 90 units of coursework, and obtain department director… Read More

Study Abroad: Fashion Culture and Industry

Discover the impact of Italy on the fashion industry as you explore its rich history of craft, design, materiality, and manufacturing. Field trips to museums, markets, shops, and exhibitions will help you synthesize your research, experience, and resources in a journal and polished report, tailored to your area of study. Read More

Digital Character Design

Introduction to character design techniques utilized within the animation and games industry. Students will explore concepts such as quick drawing, line-of-action, volume, and caricature that will be utilized to complete original characters, model sheets, and turnarounds.