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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 Pitch for Potrero Power Station Design

Students from the School of Landscape Architecture took on a real-world project, the Potrero Power Station, in their online class.

Academy Alumni Athletes Present the NBA Champs

As confetti rained down on the new NBA champion Golden State Warriors inside Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., four BFA student-athlete graduates of the Academy’s School of Communications & Media Technologies were helping ensure the triumph would be unforgettable.

Jenny Johansson Serves Up Style With RAGNHILD

Jenny Johansson, a School of Fashion alumnus and former Urban Knights tennis player, has launched a clothing firm that’s attracting attention in the world of fashion for its attention to quality and unique sense of style.

Urban Knight Student-Athletes Keep Creatively Busy to Combat Pandemic Stress

Nicolas Villarreal: A Creative Visionary

As a nexus of creative disciplines and experiences, Academy of Art University has long been an institution about which Nicolás Villarreal MFA ’02, an alumnus-turned-executive director of the School of Visual Development, has been passionate. Find out about his path toward professional success.

ART U Halftime Report: June - Urban Knights Win All-American, Diversity Awards

As the spring season closes, ART U gets recognized for accomplishments on and off the field of play, including the PacWest Diversity Award.

Academy Alumni Add Magic to ‘Aladdin’

The new Aladdin winning over fans had several Academy of Art University alumni helping with production by providing their animation talents.

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.

ArtU Alumni Kristina Kovacs an animator on ‘Inside Out 2’

The Academy of Art University played a crucial role in her career development. “The proximity to Pixar and the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals was incredible,” she says. “The classes were hands-on, and the instructors brought real-world experience to the table, which was invaluable.”

Global Talent: Advertising Grads Win Young Glory

School of Advertising alumni Hsiu Chi (Sam) Kuo and Wei (Will) Wang recently proved their ability to master conceptual messaging by placing second overall in the student bracket of the global Young Glory advertising competition.

ART U Half-Time Report: April 1-15

With the weather steadily warming up, our Academy of Art athletics nailed down several wins and dominant sweeps this April.