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Animation Students Learn ‘the Truth’ of the Craft in Tea Time Club

Two industry leaders gave demonstrations, clips, tips and advice to the animation students in the Tea Time Animation Club.

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ART U Halftime Report: March 1-15

ART U athletes deliver another week of strong wins, including West Region Men's Indoor Track honors for Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year.

NXTUP Fest 2025 Winners

When Academy of Art University's Schools of Entertainment unveiled a lineup of exceptional student films and creative storytelling the anticipation was palpable.

Academy's LaSure Named President of National Track & Field Body

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced that Academy track & field Head Coach Kevin LaSure has been named president of the NCAA Division II Track & Field Executive Committee.

Illustration Grad is Silicon Valley's Biggest Advocate for Machines & Tech in Art

Illustration grad Agnieszka Pilat is fast becoming known as Silicon Valley's favorite artist. Her subject: technology and machines.

Academy of Art University Announces Award-Winning Artist LG Williams as Endowed University Instructor

Academy of Art University has announced that award-winning artist LG Williams has joined the University as an endowed instructor in fine arts.

India's President Honors Fine Art School Grad With Major Cultural Award

For her contributions in empowering girls from underprivileged backgrounds to communicate and assert themselves through dance, Academy School of Fine Art graduate Seema Mehta has been honored by India's President Ram Nath Kovind with the nation’s highest civilian award for women, the Nari Shakti Puraskar 2018.

Graphic Design Student Work Shines at Packaging of the World

Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design has long been recognized for its expertise in packaging design, and for graduating many students employed at top studios, manufacturers and corporations. Global powerhouse website Packaging of the World has most recently featured the work of a number of students in the graphic design school. The latest students to step into the spotlight include Xiaoxiao Ma, Sheraya Amaratunge, Sitong Yu, Taisiya Teslya, Yaling Li, Yumeng Tian and Sheraya Amaratunge—all current BFA candidates.

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?”

Animating 'Coco'—Daniel Arriaga Shares the Experience

Standing on stage at the Academy’s 79 New Montgomery Theatre in this past October, Daniel Arriaga looked out on a sea of Academy students as he described his years working on the Pixar feature film Coco as a character art director. One of a number Academy alumni and instructors who contributed to the film, Arriaga may not have shed any tears, but he was clearly emotional as he talked about his full-circle journey from a wide-eyed Academy student to senior director at Pixar Animation Studios.

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.