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Mark Cofer: Creating an Orchestra

Some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films feature the musical compositions of Mark Cofer, a 2014 MFA graduate of the Academy’s School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media.

Academy of Art University Students Enter Into Professional Collaboration With 3D Creation Tool Innovator Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch gives Academy of Art students access to their revolutionary virtual product design technology to hone their creative skills.

Designing the Future of Jaguar

Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Awards Fine Art Alum

Back in 2013, Nina Fabunmi entered her first Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series competition, created by the spirits brand to gives emerging artists the opportunity to exhibit internationally. For five years, Fabunmi, a graduate of the Academy’s School of Fine Art, qualified as a regional finalist but had yet to be named a winner. For the 2018 contest, she expected more of the same—but her sixth attempt was the charm.

Illustration Grad Justin Greenwood's ‘Stumptown’ in Print and on ABC

Academy of Art University School of Illustration graduate Justin Greenwood has a hit on his hands—and he’s ready to follow up. Greenwood is the artist of Stumptown, a graphic novel series set in Portland, OR. Stumptown is also now a show on ABC, for which he’s an executive producer.

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.

Summer Session: New Photography From ArtU Open Studio

Trinchero Family Estates & School of Graphic Design Collaborate

Trinchero Family Estates, a world-renowned winery, has established a successful and growing relationship with the Academy of Art University's School of Graphic Design.

Annual Firefighters Holiday Toy Program Is Underway

San Francisco’s annual Children’s Toy & Book Festival kicked off Dec. 2, 2015, and Academy student athletes were there to make sure no child goes without presents this holiday season.

Art U Halftime Report: May 16-31

Academy of Art University's student-athletes close the spring semester with record wins and hall of fame awards.

Advertising Grad Jacob Pepper Turns Pandora's Sound On

Advertising Grad Jacob Pepper helps Pandora inspire listeners with the “Life is better with sound on” campaign. Read how it got started.

Fashion Alum Debuts at NYFW With Goodbye

While other designers would prefer to mark their first New York Fashion Week runway show with a bang, Phuong My opted to go for a subdued yet elegant goodbye.