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Visual Development Graduate Envisions a Post-Pandemic San Francisco

Visual Development graduate Chaowat Lertsachanan visualized a post-Covid Bay Area in his illustration series for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Fine Arts Instructor Peter Schifrin Casts Olympic Glory in Bronze

Former U.S. Olympian and current Academy of Art fine arts instructor Peter Schifrin casts Olympic Glory in Bronze.

Fashion School Keeps Collaboration in Style with Virtual Styling Event

Academy of Art's fashion school stages its first virtual styling event, keeping true to its thrust of providing collaborative learning.

Music Production Alum J Hawk Hits Career High Notes as Duckwrth's Guitarist and Musical Director

Music website Guitar dubs Music Production alum J Hawk as "the young musician bringing six strings to modern rap," and is being credited as “key to what makes (rapper/songwriter) Duckwrth stand out from the crowd."

Foundations at Academy of Art University: A Roadmap to Success

At Academy of Art University, we are committed to preparing students to achieve their career goals by attaining a level of excellence in their fields, making them stand a head above the competition when it’s time to apply for jobs in their chosen industries.

A Fresh Perspective in Product Design

Beau Oyler is an Academy of Art University alum who embodies our school’s core values of inclusivity and collaboration. In 2005, he graduated from the Academy’s School of Industrial Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Today, he is a successful design entrepreneur and CEO of his own award-winning design agency, Enlisted Design

From Art School to PlayStation

For School of Animation and Visual Effects alum Olga Rudi, it took a whole lot of hard work in order for her to get to Play. Be inspired by her story here.

David Lantz: Making the Most of School

Academy of Art Works! David Lantz took advantage of every opportunity for creative growth while earning his BFA from the School of Illustration: working at an on-campus job, entering student competitions, and storyboarding off-campus for a Hollywood producer. His efforts put him on a path to success.

Animation School Grad Finds Success ‘Far From Home’

Elham Sepehrjou left far away from home to pursue her animation degree at Academy of Art University. For her, it was worth it.

Film School Alum Pursues Passion, Shifts Career to Film Producer

Kyle Kernan woke up one day to realize he didn’t like his job as a correctional officer. So he became a film producer, thanks to Academy of Art.

Animation School Alum Contributes to Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon

MPT Instructor’s Documentary Film Screened at Academy of Art

MPT Instructor Janice Engel showcased her documentary film on Molly Ivins to students and faculty of Academy of Art, proving that teachers can do too.