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Students Lead Norman Rockwell VR Project

In Spring 2017 to Spring 2018, Academy of Art University students from various departments collaborated to create an Oculus virtual reality experience for the Norman Rockwell Museum touring exhibit, “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt and the Four Freedoms.”

Urban Knights Advance with Strong Individual and Team Performances

Academy of Art University student-athletes made us proud again this first half of October with stellar play in soccer, volleyball, track & field, and golf.

Family Run Enterprise: Gazel by Pinar Badur

Military Veteran Jumps Ship to Art School to Fulfill Filmmaking Dreams

Military veteran Paris Lee shares her journey thus far as she pursues her dream career in filmmaking, following her stint in the navy.

A Shirt by Any Other Name

A first-ever collaboration project by stylists from the Academy’s School of Fashion and U.S. luxury sportswear retailer GANT enlists students to help envision the future of the shirt.

Are You Interested in Ink?

Academy of Art Works! In our programs, students are encouraged and guided toward realizing their dreams and career goals as they test the boundaries of their imagination. Meet Mario Delgado, BFA 2012, a School of Illustration graduate and the owner of the Moth & Dagger tattoo studio in San Francisco.

Fashion Alum Debuts at NYFW With Goodbye

While other designers would prefer to mark their first New York Fashion Week runway show with a bang, Phuong My opted to go for a subdued yet elegant goodbye.

Apple Technology Powers Next-Gen Artists

Highlighting Academy of Art University as a leader in career readiness, a new video by Apple Higher Education Stories documents the creative process that Stephen Lamar Moore, a former music graduate student, used to score the soundtrack for an animation film.

MPT Instructor’s Documentary Film Screened at Academy of Art

MPT Instructor Janice Engel showcased her documentary film on Molly Ivins to students and faculty of Academy of Art, proving that teachers can do too.

Alumni Find Rewarding Careers at CoSA VFX

Searching for the right school? It’s important to consider the school’s reputation in the industry you plan to enter. One of the many advantages students in our School of Animation & Visual Effects enjoy is the confidence their degree will be taken seriously by potential employers. Follow the journey of these successful alumni to see what could be in store for you.

Fashion Students Partner In Support of SF Pride

Eight students from Academy of Art University School of Fashion collaborate with drag performer Juanita MORE! on tote bags for sale to support the LGBTQ community in celebration of San Francisco Pride, June 27–28.

Drew Gaerlan: Aiming to Shape the Future in Graphic Design

Drew Gaerlan has taken a nontraditional approach to reinventing himself and his career. From his service in the U.S. Air Force to his current candidacy for a BFA degree in Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design, he has employed his experiences and skills for continuous self-improvement.