We Make Art Work
Taught by working professionals. Backed by real-world technology. Powered by collaborations with industry clients. You’ll graduate with a portfolio of career-ready work.
No barriers. No test scores. No portfolio required.
Credit for Prior learning experience means your experience counts. Military-friendly programs welcome veterans and active service members into a strong, supportive community. UpSkill classes let you take any class you want to brush up on existing skills, acquire new ones, or just have fun.
22 schools of art and design. 14 STEM programs. 20+ AI-infused courses across every school. Get the skills employers want. Learn on campus in San Francisco, online or virtually.
With everything from Associate of Applied Sciences to graduate and undergraduate degrees—including the world’s first BFA & MFA in AI for Marketing and Design—you’ll find your future here.
Knowledge is Power – Art and AI at the Academy
At Academy of Art University, we believe that the key to harnessing the power of generative AI lies in understanding both its possibilities and ethical uses. Without the input and guidance of a trained artist, AI-generated content is second-rate. When paired with an artist’s guiding vision, however, AI offers unprecedented opportunities for creative exploration, rapid prototyping, and 21st-century employment. Academy President Dr. Elisa Stephens explains the Academy’s innovative approach to teaching AI in this enlightening video.
Available Programs
Acting
AA BFA MA MFA
Advertising
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Animation & Visual Effects
AA BFA MA MFA
Architecture
B.Arch BA M. Arch M. Arch2
MA MA2
Art Education
BFA MA MAT MAT2 MFA
Art History
BA BFA MA
Communications & Media Technologies
BA MA MA-AI
Fashion
BFA Certificate MFA
Fine Art
AA AAS BFA Certificate MA MFA
Game Development
MA MFA
Graphic Design
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Illustration
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Industrial Design
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Interaction & UI/UX Design
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Interior Architecture & Design
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Jewelry & Metal Arts
AA BFA MA MFA
Landscape Architecture
AA BFA MA MFA
Motion Pictures & Television
AA AAS BFA Certificate MA MFA
Photography
AA BFA Certificate MA MFA
Scholarships
Achievement Scholarship
Aspiring Artist and Designers looking to attend the Academy of Art University, may be eligible for the Achievement Scholarship, based on their Expected Family Contribution, which offers a limited number of awards up to $5000.
Pre-College Programs
The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) provides intensive, no-tuition art and design courses to current high school students. Those students receiving a passing grade in their PCAE courses can also earn scholarship money toward their undergraduate degree at Academy of Art.
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