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Facilities

The Acting facilities at the Academy are top-notch for the specific training environment every actor dreams of. We offer a 200-seat main stage theater at 620 Sutter Street (in the heart of San Francisco’s performance district) and two secondary performance spaces at other Academy campus buildings. You’ll have access to a fully equipped acting studio, three sound stages, a voiceover studio, and an ADR room—all designed to prepare you for a career as a professional actor.

School of Communications & Media Technologies | School of Communications & Media Technologies Faculty

Doug Van Praet is a leading branding expert, brand strategist, management consultant and industry best-selling author. He’s recognized as a pioneer in the application of behavioral science to brand and marketing innovation. Doug’s applied psychology methodology for inspiring and optimizing data-driven brand growth and change management draws from Unconscious Behaviorism and is grounded in evolutionary and social psychology, behavioral economics, and cognitive science.

Animation & Visual Effects (Certificate)

Online Advertising Degree

Join the School of Advertising and gain the skills used by top creatives working in hot ad agencies worldwide. Learn to mix pop culture with storytelling, art, media, and design to create compelling advertising that connects with people. Master both traditional and emerging media, and graduate with a competitive portfolio that award-winning agencies demand.

Fashion Product Development (MFA)

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.

Pre-College Art & Design Experience

Academy of Art University offers a FREE pre-college program, the Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) for high school students.

Motion Pictures & Television (AA)

Our Leadership

Artists teaching artists. Instructors instructing the truth. That’s honesty and integrity, and Academy of Art University stands for these principles.

Prospective Military & Veteran Students

If you are serving in the US Armed Forces (Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard) or a veteran of the US Armed Forces (with other than dishonorable discharge) your Academy of Art University application fee will be waived.

2020 Oscar Nominees

Academy of Art alumni worked on and contributed to various 2020 Oscars nominees and winners.