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Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Awards Fine Art Alum

Back in 2013, Nina Fabunmi entered her first Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series competition, created by the spirits brand to gives emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit internationally. For five years, Fabunmi, a graduate of the Academy’s School of Fine Art, qualified as a regional finalist but had yet to be named a winner. For the 2018 contest, she expected more of the same—but her sixth attempt was the charm.

Stroke by Stroke, Spike by Spike, Artist-Athlete Pursues a Dream

A San Francisco Gallery showing of paintings by Isabel Emrich, BFA Fine Art student and volleyball player at Academy of Art University, is a personal milestone on her journey to become a professional artist.

Speaking and Writing Labs

Available onsite and online, international students can practice their English at Speaking and Writing Labs.

Architecture (MA)

School of Illustration | Student Work

School of Illustration students develop expert technique to convey creativity professionally and beyond. Focusing on the subtleties of color, expression and environment, our instructors teach students how to market themselves and develop a portfolio that leaves no dream out of reach.

Our Leadership

Artists teaching artists. Instructors instructing the truth. That’s honesty and integrity, and Academy of Art University stands for these principles.

An Artist at Tesla: Animation School Alum Reflects on his Journey

Aybars Turan is a sculptor, graphic designer and visual effects artist. The 2013 graduate of Academy of Art University’s animation and visual effects school is as surprised as anyone that he now works for a car company—Tesla. As a senior digital concept modeler, he contributes to projects that are in the news, including the recently debuted Cybertruck.

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.

New Academy of Art Grad Lands Dream Job at DreamWorks

ART U Halftime Report: March 16-31

ART U athletes finished the month of March strong with team wins and individual honors from the PacWest Conference, among others.

School of Animation & Visual Effects | Student Work

Get started on creating an impressive animation portfolio that will impress the top industry studios. Get the creative support you need at Academy of Art.