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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.

Animation School Grad Finds Success ‘Far From Home’

Elham Sepehrjou left far away from home to pursue her animation degree at Academy of Art University. For her, it was worth it.

Bay Area Field Visit Gives Academy's Landscape Architecture Students Real-World Insights

It’s a sunny spring day. Jeff McLane, director of the Academy of Art University’s School of Landscape Architecture, walks ahead of a group of graduate and undergraduate students. They’re in the marshlands of Heron’s Head Park, on the edge of San Francisco’s Bayview district. It’s a perfect place to find inspiration for including environmental issues in their studies. Visiting sites like Heron’s Head gives students knowledge of development needs, native and invasive species, and much more. This will be invaluable when they put their landscape architecture degrees into practice.

Industrial Design School Students Design AI Robots for the Future

Industrial Design students from Academy of Art University don’t just make cars; they make robots too. Check out their accomplisments at the Spring Show.

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.

Academy Senior Fires Up Acting Career in Bay Area

Zaya Kolia, a senior in the BFA program of Academy of Art University's School of Acting, recently ended a nine-day run in "The North Pool" in San Francisco, in which he played one of the leads in the two-character play.

Alumni Find Rewarding Careers at CoSA VFX

Searching for the right school? It’s important to consider the school’s reputation in the industry you plan to enter. One of the many advantages students in our School of Animation & Visual Effects enjoy is the confidence their degree will be taken seriously by potential employers. Follow the journey of these successful alumni to see what could be in store for you.

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.

Award-winning Film School Alum Tosin Coker Explores the Academy Experience in Exclusive Interview

Know more about Academy of Art's film school alum Tosin Coker's story and Academy experience in this exclusive interview.

Landscape Architecture Students Envision an Urban Attraction in Campton Place

Academy of Art University's landscape architecture students are helping ideas become reality for a vivid city space: Campton Alley.

Choosing Art: A Veteran Reflects on his Experience at the Academy

Before enrolling in the School of Illustration, Tim Andrews spent five years serving in the U.S. Army as a sergeant, stationed in Afghanistan. He joined the military when he was 21 years old.