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Early NAAB Feedback Positive for School of Architecture Accreditation

Academy of Art University’s School of Architecture accreditation looks like it’s well on its way, judging by the positive initial feedback from NAAB.

Top 10 Architecture Design Projects from Academy of Art Featured in Dezeen Magazine

Animation Film by Academy of Art Director is Winning Awards on Film Fest Circuit

Nicolás P. Villarreal is a busy man. In addition to his roles as instructor and Director of Visual Development and 2D Animation at the Schools of Visual Development and Animation & Visual Effects at Academy of Art University, he has not one, but two different films simultaneously making the rounds on the film festival circuit.

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.

New Spring 2021 Housing Short Stay Program is Now Available!

Academy of Art University is excited to announce our new “Housing Short Stay Program,” which provides housing options for the Spring 2021 semester. Beginning in March and running through May, Academy students can stay from one to three months at The Commodore, our beautiful student residence hall at 825 Sutter St. in San Francisco.

Academy Alumni in July Blockbuster Movies

We are proud to share some of the Academy of Art University alumni who helped make Spider Man: Far From Home and The Lion King happen.

Alum’s Screenwriting Career Breaks Out With Buck Run

A decade ago, David Hauslein’s story for Buck Run was just an idea. Today, it is an actual film, complete with screening credentials at the recently held 2019 Palm Springs Film Festival secured under its belt.

Students Build Their Advertising Degrees With Lessons From the Pros

Whatever their majors, students at Academy of Art University have multiple opportunities to learn from professionals in creative pursuits, from Fine Art to Advertising. Small Talk, Big Ideas is a student-led speaker series hosted by the School of Advertising bringing ad world stars to the university to share their stories and insights.

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.

Student and Alumni Artists Share Visions

"6 Visions," a group show of digital concept art and animation, was held at the Little Raven Gallery in San Francisco over the weekend of March 16–17. The show featured six artists, including five graduates and one current student from Academy of Art University’s Schools of Visual Development and Game Development.

Scott Borrero: From Student to Top Photographer

Scott Borrero, who studied in the School of Photography, was named the first-ever winner of AdoramaTV’s original reality photography competition web series, Top Photographer with Nigel Barker. Borrero credits his hard work ethic, his love of photography and the skills he learned at the Academy with helping him achieve success as a photographer and artist.

Mary Telling: Giving Back to the Community

Mary Telling is dedicated to giving her all back to San Francisco. After earning her MA degree from the School of Architecture in 2009, she’s taken multiple steps forward to serve the needs of San Francisco’s underserved populations through her architecture career.