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Architecture School M. Arch Graduate Wins People’s Choice at AIA SF 2021 Design Awards

Architecture School M. Arch graduate Yi-Hsien Wang won the 2021 People’s Choice Award at the AIA SF 2021 Design Awards.

Villa Romana: Contemporary Packaging for Italian Classics

Three students from the School of Graphic Design are attracting attention for their prototype packaging system for a line of Italian culinary products.

Fashion School Alumni Eden Slezin Partners with Nicole Ritchie

Fashion School Graduate Eden Slezin Partners with Nicole Ritchie and House of Harlow on new line of women's clothing.

Considered Design: Morgan Sterns in Profile

“Considered design,” says Academy School of Graphic Design graduate Morgan Stern, is a philosophy that underlies all her work. “What happens after you, as a designer, are ‘done’ with a project?” she asks in an interview in the prestigious German design magazine Novum. “What’s the life cycle of what you’re creating?”

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From Retail to Runway: A Student's Journey To NYFW

Eden Slezin began his professional life as a degree-holding botanist. But being a scientist was less exciting than he anticipated, so he decided to change directions, reinvent himself, and try something different.

Illustration Grad Makes Creative Spaces

Forest Stearns is on a mission to give creative permission to everyone he meets (or speaks to from the stage) to abandon our fears, pursue our wildest creative dreams, and be emboldened to pick up the pen. “Creative practice is what makes you good,” he says, “and it’s what connects everyone. Practice is universal.” He has even given himself the moniker of Forest “Practice” Stearns. At the end of his talk, Stearns urged everyone to “go practice.”

The Academy Ranks Among Top Graphic Design Schools in 2019

In 2019, GDUSA ranked Academy of Art among the top U.S. graphic design schools. Academy student Hedvig Rausing also became a GDUSA Student to Watch.

Become a Master of Your Craft

Meet our newest graduate program offerings! Further your knowledge and accelerate your career by pursuing advanced study in the subject you love. Master a discipline in as little as four semesters with a Master of Arts (MA) degree, or take your mastery to the next level with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in six semesters.

Auto Museum & New Restoration Degree

The Academy’s Automobile Museum and one of its newest degree programs in Automotive Restoration are featured by Hemmings Motor News, a leading publication for car enthusiasts. Chairman Emeritus Richard A. Stephens, School of Industrial Design Executive Director Tom Matano and President Elisa Stephens are also profiled.

From Passion to Production: Brian Gabel’s Inspiring Journey to VFX Success at Halon Entertainment

Brian Gabel’s remarkable journey from a young animation enthusiast to a VFX Production Coordinator at Halon Entertainment showcases his dedication and resilience. Inspired by “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” during a challenging childhood, Gabel pursued animation with unwavering determination. His studies at the Academy of Art University, including his impactful experience with StudioX, prepared him for a successful career in VFX.

Art U Halftime Report: May 16-31

Academy of Art University's student-athletes close the spring semester with record wins and hall of fame awards.