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With over 900 art & design classes, 22 different schools, and 14 STEM programs, the Academy has an educational path for you. From day one, you’ll begin to build a professional portfolio of work. You can study online from anywhere in the world—virtually in real time, or on demand on your schedule— or on campus with us in San Francisco. Whether you are seeking a degree, want to enhance your skills, or just enjoy the thrill of making art, IT STARTS HERE! Request Info Art Institute Transfer Students Join Us for Upcoming Events Experience two amazing shows with career-building portfolio work. Don’t miss out! RSVP TO THE SPRING SHOW RSVP TO THE SPRING FASHION SHOW Our Schools Acting Acting AA / BFA / MA / MFA Advertising Advertising AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Animation & Visual Effects Animation & Visual Effects AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Architecture Architecture B. Arch / BA / M. Arch Track 1 / M. Arch Track 2 / MA Track 1 / MA Track 2 Art Education Art Education BFA / MA Track 1 / MA Track 2 / MAT Track 1 / MAT Track 2 Art History Art History BA / BFA / MA Communications and Media Technologies Communications and Media Technologies BA / MA Fashion Fashion BFA / MFA / CERT Fine Art Fine Art AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Game Development Game Development AA / BFA / BS / MA / MFA Graphic Design Graphic Design AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Illustration Illustration AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Industrial Design Industrial Design AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Interaction & UI/UX Design Interaction & UI/UX Design AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Interior Architecture & Design Interior Architecture & Design AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Jewelry & Metal Arts Jewelry & Metal Arts AA / BFA / MA / MFA Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture AA / BFA / MA / MFA Motion Pictures & Television Motion Pictures & Television AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media AA / BFA Photography Photography AA / BFA / MA / MFA / CERT Visual Development Visual Development AA / BFA / MA / MFA Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media BFA / MFA Online Learning Studying art and design online at the Academy of Art University offers you the same hands-on education you’ll receive on campus, and you can do it from anywhere in the world and on your schedule. Online classes are taught by the same instructors who teach on campus—most are working professionals employed in the disciplines they teach. Veteran Support Looking to pursue your passion in art and design as a member of the military and veteran community? Academy of Art University provides you with the support and tools to build a portfolio of professional quality work, and other benefits like a Veteran’s Resource Center and dedicated advisors. STEM Degrees Our 14 STEM programs combine art and design thinking to add STEAM power to your education. With a STEM degree, you’ll build a portfolio that displays your ability to work collaboratively on cross-disciplinary teams, and address problems with real-world solutions. Companies Hiring Our Students Our graduates have been hired from the biggest companies in the world. Start your career now San Francisco as Your Campus The Academy of Art University’s urban campus is located in San Francisco’s culturally diverse community. Home to extraordinary museums, filled with parks and outdoor entertainment venues, and featuring miles of beaches and hiking trails, the glorious city of San Francisco has something for everyone. WE’RE NOT JUST ARTISTS Academy of Art University is the only higher arts education institution in the U.S. to have an NCAA Division II athletics program. As a student-athlete at the Academy, you can fulfill your creative and athletic goals while living in one of the best cities in the world. UNLEASH YOUR GAMING POTENTIAL Students across campus combine skills from their respective degree paths and shared love of gaming to create a close-knit community. Academy of Art University’s eSports lounge hosts events, collegiate competitions, and educational opportunities; it’s a communal place for our students to relax and play. Academy of Art University’s eSports program is a symbol of innovation, where artistry and intense gaming converge. 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