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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.

Exclusive Interview: Film School's Juan Diego Escobar Alzate Competes in SITGES

School of Motion Pictures and Television MFA alumnus Juan Diego Escobar Alzate shares in this exclusive interview the inspiration behind the story of LUZ his first feature film in main competition at the 2019 SITGES International Film Festival.

ART U Halftime Report: March 16-31

ART U athletes finished the month of March strong with team wins and individual honors from the PacWest Conference, among others.

On the Job: Inside Facebook

In just 12 fast-paced years, Facebook has transformed how people around the world communicate, socialize, play and increasingly how they learn and shop. More than 1.5 billion active users. Perennially listed as one of the best places to work—something School of Graphic Design alumni employed there know.

Nicolas Villarreal: A Creative Visionary

As a nexus of creative disciplines and experiences, Academy of Art University has long been an institution about which Nicolás Villarreal MFA ’02, an alumnus-turned-executive director of the School of Visual Development, has been passionate. Find out about his path toward professional success.

John K. Moeslein, From Marine to Movie Actor

Academy of Art University School of Motion Pictures & Television alumnus John K. Moeslein once thought a career in the arts was a long shot, he says, “something far away…that people in California do.” Now the 2013 BFA graduate has landed his biggest movie role so far in the critically acclaimed film "Blindspotting."

Landscape Architecture Makes Its Move to The Cannery

The School of Landscape Architecture at Academy of Art University is relocating to The Cannery, a vital part of Bay Area history and present-day culture. It’s a unique complex that offers a rich environment for students, faculty and the public.

Urban Knight Student-Athletes Keep Creatively Busy to Combat Pandemic Stress

Photography Student’s Still Life Work Wins International Awards

Pratik Parulekar, an MFA student in Academy of Art University's School of Photography, has extended his interest in still life camera work into building props that he includes in his images. The results are being recognized with global awards and experiences alongside professional shooters.

School of Graphic Design Ranks 6th Best Online Master’s Programs in 2021

The School of Graphic Design Ranked sixth best Online Master’s in Graphic Design Programs across the country for 2021.

A Fashion Journalism Story: Styling People with Disabilities

As a fashion stylist and the creator of Cur8able, a disability fashion lifestyle website, Stephanie Thomas empowers those with disabilities to navigate their lives and present themselves to the world the way that they want to, not the way that they are often forced to due to lack of options.

Academy of Art Ranks in Top Animation Schools in America