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Innovative Partnership between Academy of Art and Lucid for Future Car Design

ART U: February Half-Time Athletics Report

ART U Men’s Basketball made some serious impressions on the very first day of the month as they successfully dominated against the Dominican (MBB) with a 79-62 victory.

Academy Alumni in May Blockbuster Movies

Academy of Art University wants to congratulate its outstanding alumni for contributing to the production of this summer's blockbuster movies, Detective Pikachu, Aladdin, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

MFA Grad Puts Degree to Work in the Animation Industry

In 2010, Jesse James Dean set off driving across the country to pursue an MFA from Academy of Art University’s School of Animation & Visual Effects. Now, Dean is a full-time storyboard artist for the FOX animated sitcom Bob’s Burgers at Bento Box Entertainment in Los Angeles.

Academy Alumni in June Blockbuster Movies

Dark Phoenix, Men in Black, and Toy Story 4 all screen this month of June. We’re proud to highlight some of the Academy of Art University alumni who worked on these blockbuster movies.

SF Street Parks Growing With Student Support

Newest of San Francisco’s more than 130 street parks, Ridge Lane has been reimagined—from a trash-strewn dirt path to a paved, lighted and landscaped public space for neighbors and visitors to enjoy.

Acting School Stages Spring Production of 'Fen'

For this year's Spring Production, Academy of Art's acting school staged Caryl Churchill's "Fen."

On the Job: At IDEO

Alumni talk about how the Academy’s School of Graphic Design prepared them for their professional careers, offer advice for current students, and tell how they’re using their knowledge to succeed at the design-centered global firm IDEO.

Are You Interested in Animation & Visual Effects Film Production?

Contributing to production of visual effects for the Academy Award-nominated film Theeb in our StudioX initiative yielded a wealth of experience for alumna Jumanah Shaheen. The experience opened her eyes to a potential future in filmmaking she hopes to realize one day in Dubai.

A Taste of Things to Come: Academy Student-Athletes See Success

Animation School Graduate’s Film Shines a Light in Darkness

Redemption is a new short film written and directed by Academy of Art University alumna Seora Hong (2017), which has been making rounds in the film fest circuit, and winning awards.

Alumni Update: Felita Wirawan

Felita Wirawan, 2013 BFA School of Fashion alumna, is taking big risks that are paying off. Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Felita Wirawan is making quite the name for herself by launching her brand and showing her collection at Jakarta Fashion Week 2015.