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Housing Costs

The cost for housing varies based on the type of room in which a student lives and whether or not he or she is required to have a meal plan. Learn about the costs associated with on-campus housing in San Francisco.

Music Production

The Music Production degree programs will give you the production skills that contribute to the overall presentation of any visual image. We offer hands-on, narrative-driven courses taught by professional musicians and sound designers. What will you contribute to the future of visual media.

Graduation Fashion Show Sets Up Runway in Historic California Hall

RSVP today to catch the School of Fashion’s student designers showcase their collections in the Graduate Fashion Show 2019 happening at California Hall.

Social Media Management Certificate

The Social Media Center at Academy of Art University offers unparalleled opportunity. Located in the heart of San Francisco, the Social Media Center provides access to the experts and job opportunities with industry giants from San Francisco to Silicon Valley.

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School of Motion Pictures & Television | Student Work

Make your demo reel count. The film and TV production course of Academy of Art lets you find you artistic voice so you can represent it in film or TV.

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.

Mark Cofer: Creating an Orchestra

Some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films feature the musical compositions of Mark Cofer, a 2014 MFA graduate of the Academy’s School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media.

Student Finds Healing in Designing for the Homeless

Three years ago, Cristo Staedler had an apartment, a girlfriend and two dogs. He lost everything as he struggled with drug addiction. “I was just left with my car,” he recalls. Now an undergrad in the School of Architecture, Staedler says at the time he was living in Monterey, Calif., in his Ford Focus with his dog.

Two Alumnae Redesign Their Careers Through Interior Architecture

For Academy alumnae Dawn Carlson and Carol Perry, stepping away from their former careers to search for a new calling led them to success. Now they’re owners and principal designers of MAS Design, LLC, an interior design firm in Marin, California—and it all started at the School of Interior Architecture & Design.

Graphic Design School Grad Creates ‘Platform for Women’

It began as a student project in a classroom at Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design. Now it’s taken shape as an award-winning publication—Greta Magazine, founded by alumna Sadie Williams.