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Jan Philip Cramer: The Rise of a Legendary Career

Jan Philip Cramer is an alum of Academy of Art University. He is the Head of Animation at Digital Domain. He has worked on some of the highest-profile feature films of all time including Avatar, Deadpool, and Avengers: Infinity War.

LAN Students Triumph at SF Flower and Garden Show

Fashion School Student Wins 2022 Virgil Abloh Scholarship Fund

Junior fashion school student Jade Williams was recently awarded as one of the 2022 FSF Virgil Abloh Post-Modern Scholars.

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.

Society of Illustrators Honors Chuck Pyle

Chuck Pyle has been an instructor in Academy of Art University’s School of Illustration for nearly four decades...and its director for 11 years. On May 8, 2015, this beloved instructor and highly regarded artist was recognized by the Society of Illustrators with its Distinguished Educator in the Arts Award.

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.

Fine Art Alumna Expresses Nature’s Cycles in Her Work

Sculpture artist and Academy of Art University graduate Angella Holguin can turn steel, wood, brass and copper into water. The Mexico City-born sculptor’s large abstract pieces take their forms from the sea. Nature’s perpetual change and evolution inspire her. And they encourage Holguin to see herself in a similar way.

Academy of Art University Alumna Wins Renowned Gucci X Artsthread Global Design Graduate Show

Sustainable Design Initiatives Driven by Academy of Art Students

Academy of Art University students from various schools learn about and apply sustainable design into their designs and products.

Students Create Branding for SF Fire Department's 150th Anniversary

The Academy's School of Graphic Design will be used by the San Francisco Fire Department to recognize its 150th anniversary. Deliverables included marketing materials, website templates, branding guidelines, promotional materials, commemorative items and merchandise, all designed by a Graphic Design graduate.

Student Collections Shine at Annual Fashion Show

Design collections created by graduating students in the Schools of Fashion and Jewelry & Metal Arts are showcased on the runway, and in awards, internships and scholarships.

ArtU School of Graphic Design named GDUSA Favorite!

Congratulations to the School of Graphic Design for again earning a spot on GDUSA's list of favorite graphic design schools!