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Jan Philip Cramer Gives A Closer Look at Avengers: Endgame Behind the Scenes

With the completion of Avengers: Endgame, award-winning animator Jan Philip Cramer of Digital Domain also wrapped up his work on who is arguably one of the most formidable comic book villains of all time—Thanos.

From Retail to Runway: A Student's Journey To NYFW

Eden Slezin began his professional life as a degree-holding botanist. But being a scientist was less exciting than he anticipated, so he decided to change directions, reinvent himself, and try something different.

Auto Museum & New Restoration Degree

The Academy’s Automobile Museum and one of its newest degree programs in Automotive Restoration are featured by Hemmings Motor News, a leading publication for car enthusiasts. Chairman Emeritus Richard A. Stephens, School of Industrial Design Executive Director Tom Matano and President Elisa Stephens are also profiled.

‘Communication Arts’ Honors Graphic Design Graduates

Celina Oh and Yi Jun Lin, graduates of Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design, have been recognized in one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions by Communications Arts in print and online.

Art U Report: Catching Up with the Urban Knights in January

The first quarter of the year will shortly be over, but not without proper credit to our student athletes wearing their Urban Knights jerseys proud.

Seen by the World: International Gallery Features Animation and Visual Effects Alumni Work

Academy of Art University animation school graduates were the featured artists in a Short Animation Gallery in Kyoto, Japan.

Military Veteran Jumps Ship to Art School to Fulfill Filmmaking Dreams

Military veteran Paris Lee shares her journey thus far as she pursues her dream career in filmmaking, following her stint in the navy.

Urban Knights in the Good Ol' Days: A Pre-Pandemic Roundup

As the abandoned streets and tumbleweed-blown playing fields demonstrate, all Academy of Art University athletic events have been cancelled until further notice. Brought to you by the aggressive COVID-19.

'Soar,' an Animated Film by Alyce Tzue

Academy of Art Works! Alyce Tzue is a 2014 MFA graduate of the School of Animation & Visual Effects and currently studio director at Smule, a San Francisco-based developer of music apps. Her 3D animated film Soar has won the 2015 Gold Medal Student Academy Award and numerous additional honors.

Announcing NXTUP Fest 2024: A Celebration of Emerging Filmmakers!

Get ready to be captivated by the talents of tomorrow at the upcoming NXTUP Fest 2024 Live Show, presented by the Academy of Art University's Schools of Entertainment.

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Meet Our Academy Artists Featured at the New Hyatt Regency

Congratulations to the 10 Academy of Art alumni and students for this successful collaboration with Hyatt Regency!