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Exclusive Interview: Animation Student's Comic Book Gets Published

With various career experiences under his belt, he’s about to add “comic book” writer now as his work, Black Mage, created alongside DJ Kirkland, & Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is set to be officially published by Oni Press. And he’s still just earning his degree.

Academy of Art University School of Fashion Graduation Fashion Show Returns In-Person Thursday, May 12

The School of Fashion is pleased to return to in-person to its end of year fashion graduate show and ceremony after two years in hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

Recognition on an International Scale

Creative Quarterly magazine, an award-winning journal of art and design, features a wide array of work by Academy students and alumni from the Schools of Graphic Design, Fine Art and Photography in recent issues.

Student to Watch: Ryan Arnanjaya

Volkswagen Creates Seamlessly Mobile Future with Academy Students

Volkswagen and Academy of Art School of Industrial Design team up on a corporate-sponsored project to create the future of seamless mobility.

Award-Winning Netflix Film Showcases Animation & Visual Effects Alumni and StudioX

School of Animation and StudioX collaboration featuring animation students becomes award-winning Netflix feature film.

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.

New St. Mary Cathedral Design by Interior Design School Students Approved with $1M Budget

Academy of Art University’s interior design school students envisioned an exciting future for San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption's event space. In a happy surprise to the undergraduate students involved, the landmark church has allocated $1 million to make their designs a reality.

School of Illustration Alum’s Journey from Navy Veteran to Career in Animation

Explore the School of Illustration alumni, Mr. David Markowitz’s journey from navy veteran with no formal art and design training to a professional animator.

An Illustration of Success: International Student Makes Career Change to Zynga

As a senior concept artist at Zynga, School of Illustration alumna Faye Hsu shows why going back to zero isn’t such a bad thing. Her story is a lesson that will serve well anyone who may be in the midst of a transition, whether it be moving cities, shifting careers, or transferring schools.

Landscape Architecture Grads Showcase Work in Social Media, Earns Awards and Clients

Eric Arneson and Nahal Sohbati were named in the Top 10 Social Media Accounts of Individual Landscape Architects, as part of the 2nd Annual Land8 Social Media Awards in 2019.

Art U Halftime Report: April 16-30

Senior Day sweeps, record-breakers, and a historic championship are just some of the things Art U athletes accomplished in the latter half of April.