Academy of Art University Online

Overview
With over 18,000 students, Academy of Art University, founded in 1929 by artists for artists, is the nation's largest accredited, private art and design university. The Academy guides students to creative professional futures. Alumni currently work at top companies such as Pixar, NBC, Apple, Nike and more.

Student Appeal
Academy of Art University offers accredited Associates (AA), Bachelors (BA, BFA) and Masters (MA, MFA, M.Arch) degrees, certificate programs, continuing art education and pre-college scholarship for high school students.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: Regional, WASC, NASAD
  • Size: Large (10,000+ Students)
  • Type: Private, For-Profit
  • Religious Affiliation: N/A
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Flexible, Varies
  • Credit Options: Transfer
  • Scholarships Offered: Yes
  • Loans Offered: Pell, Stafford

Classes are available online and in San Francisco in 16 areas:
Students interested in master programs must be at least 20 years old.
Associate's Degrees
  • AdvertisingAdvertising
    The Academy of Art offers undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, and online programs as well. Students receive a sound foundation in marketing, creativity and creative thinking.
  • Animation & Visual EffectsAnimation & Visual Effects
    The Academy of Art has one of the best Animation and Visual Effects programs in the country. Students in this program are often interested in pursuing careers in video games and animation companies.
  • FashionFashion
    Students in the Fashion programs at the Academy of Art study both fashion design as well as merchandising. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Fine ArtFine Art
    Students in the Fine Art program can take courses in painting, sculpture and jewelry design. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered.
  • Game DesignGame Design
    This program includes fundamental drawing, painting, and conceptual skills along with 3D modeling, animation, and lighting for video game production. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available.
  • Graphic DesignGraphic Design
    The Graphic Design program at the Academy of Arts is very highly rated. Students can take courses in typography, print and design, logo design, packaging and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • IllustrationIllustration
    Illustration program students can take courses in a wide variety of topics including Graphic Illustration, Comic Book Art Character Drawing and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Industrial DesignIndustrial Design
    Students in this program can take courses in Transportation Design, Toy Design, Furniture Design and More. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Interior Architecture and DesignInterior Architecture and Design
    Students in this program are prepared to work as interior design artists, lighting design artists and more. Students can take classes in areas including Interior Design, Furniture Design, Color and Lighting and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Motion Pictures and TelevisionMotion Pictures and Television
    Students in this program take courses that help them become actors, producers, directors, set designers and more. Students can take a wide variety of courses in areas including acting, film production, lighting, script writing, music videos and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Music Production & Sound Design for Visual MediaMusic Production & Sound Design for Visual Media
    Students learn harmony, arranging, orchestration, scoring, music production techniques, and music editing. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available.
  • PhotographyPhotography
    Students in this program will have the opportunity to study both traditional and digital photography. Topics include Documentary Photography, Fine Art Photography and the History of Photography. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Web Design & New Media
Bachelor's Degrees
  • AdvertisingAdvertising
    The Academy of Art offers undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, and online programs as well. Students receive a sound foundation in marketing, creativity and creative thinking.
  • Animation & Visual EffectsAnimation & Visual Effects
    The Academy of Art has one of the best Animation and Visual Effects programs in the country. Students in this program are often interested in pursuing careers in video games and animation companies.
  • Architecture
  • Art EducationArt Education
    This program prepares students to become Art educators through training in critical thinking, communication and visual literacy, and expanding cultural and historical perspectives in visual arts.
  • Fashion Fashion
    Students in the Fashion programs at the Academy of Art study both fashion design as well as merchandising. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Fine ArtFine Art
    Students in the Fine Art program can take courses in painting, sculpture and jewelry design. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered.
  • Game DesignGame Design
    This program includes fundamental drawing, painting, and conceptual skills along with 3D modeling, animation, and lighting for video game production. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available.
  • Graphic DesignGraphic Design
    The Graphic Design program at the Academy of Arts is very highly rated. Students can take courses in typography, print and design, logo design, packaging and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Illustration Illustration
    Illustration program students can take courses in a wide variety of topics including Graphic Illustration, Comic Book Art Character Drawing and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Industrial DesignIndustrial Design
    Students in this program can take courses in Transportation Design, Toy Design, Furniture Design and More. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Interior Architecture & Design Interior Architecture & Design
    Students in this program are prepared to work as interior design artists, lighting design artists and more. Students can take classes in areas including Interior Design, Furniture Design, Color and Lighting and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Motion Pictures & Television
  • Multimedia CommunicationsMultimedia Communications
    Students in this program receive excellent training in art and design as well as training in multimedia technologies. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media
  • Photography
  • Web Design & New Media
Master's Degrees
  • Advertising Advertising
    The Academy of Art offers undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, and online programs as well. Students receive a sound foundation in marketing, creativity and creative thinking.
  • Animation & Visual Effects Animation & Visual Effects
    The Academy of Art has one of the best Animation and Visual Effects programs in the country. Students in this program are often interested in pursuing careers in video games and animation companies.
  • Architecture
  • Art Education
  • Fashion Fashion
    Students in the Fashion programs at the Academy of Art study both fashion design as well as merchandising. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Fine Art Fine Art
    Students in the Fine Art program can take courses in painting, sculpture and jewelry design. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered.
  • Game DesignGame Design
    This program includes fundamental drawing, painting, and conceptual skills along with 3D modeling, animation, and lighting for video game production. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available.
  • Graphic Design Graphic Design
    The Graphic Design program at the Academy of Arts is very highly rated. Students can take courses in typography, print and design, logo design, packaging and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Illustration Illustration
    Illustration program students can take courses in a wide variety of topics including Graphic Illustration, Comic Book Art Character Drawing and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Industrial DesignIndustrial Design
    Students in this program can take courses in Transportation Design, Toy Design, Furniture Design and More. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Interior Architecture & Design Interior Architecture & Design
    Students in this program are prepared to work as interior design artists, lighting design artists and more. Students can take classes in areas including Interior Design, Furniture Design, Color and Lighting and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Motion Pictures & Television
  • Multimedia Communications Multimedia Communications
    Students in this program receive excellent training in art and design as well as training in multimedia technologies. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media
  • Photography
  • Web Design & New Media
Certificates
  • AdvertisingAdvertising
    The Academy of Art offers undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, and online programs as well. Students receive a sound foundation in marketing, creativity and creative thinking.
  • Animation & Visual EffectsAnimation & Visual Effects
    The Academy of Art has one of the best Animation and Visual Effects programs in the country. Students in this program are often interested in pursuing careers in video games and animation companies.
  • FashionFashion
    Students in the Fashion programs at the Academy of Art study both fashion design as well as merchandising. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Fine ArtFine Art
    Students in the Fine Art program can take courses in painting, sculpture and jewelry design. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered.
  • Graphic DesignGraphic Design
    The Graphic Design program at the Academy of Arts is very highly rated. Students can take courses in typography, print and design, logo design, packaging and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • IllustrationIllustration
    Illustration program students can take courses in a wide variety of topics including Graphic Illustration, Comic Book Art Character Drawing and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Industrial DesignIndustrial Design
    Students in this program can take courses in Transportation Design, Toy Design, Furniture Design and More. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Interior Architecture & DesignInterior Architecture & Design
    Students in this program are prepared to work as interior design artists, lighting design artists and more. Students can take classes in areas including Interior Design, Furniture Design, Color and Lighting and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Motion Pictures & Television
  • Photography
  • Web Design & New Media
Continuing Education
  • AdvertisingAdvertising
    The Academy of Art offers undergraduate and graduate programs in advertising, and online programs as well. Students receive a sound foundation in marketing, creativity and creative thinking.
  • Animation & Visual EffectsAnimation & Visual Effects
    The Academy of Art has one of the best Animation and Visual Effects programs in the country. Students in this program are often interested in pursuing careers in video games and animation companies.
  • FashionFashion
    Students in the Fashion programs at the Academy of Art study both fashion design as well as merchandising. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • Fine ArtFine Art
    Students in the Fine Art program can take courses in painting, sculpture and jewelry design. Both undergraduate and graduate courses are offered.
  • Graphic DesignGraphic Design
    The Graphic Design program at the Academy of Arts is very highly rated. Students can take courses in typography, print and design, logo design, packaging and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
  • IllustrationIllustration
    Illustration program students can take courses in a wide variety of topics including Graphic Illustration, Comic Book Art Character Drawing and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Industrial DesignIndustrial Design
    Students in this program can take courses in Transportation Design, Toy Design, Furniture Design and More. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Interior Architecture & DesignInterior Architecture & Design
    Students in this program are prepared to work as interior design artists, lighting design artists and more. Students can take classes in areas including Interior Design, Furniture Design, Color and Lighting and more. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Motion Pictures & Television
  • Multimedia CommunicationsMultimedia Communications
    Students in this program receive excellent training in art and design as well as training in multimedia technologies. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
  • Photography
  • Web Design & New Media

Accredited member WASC, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA - IAD), NAAB (M-ARCH).
Visit www.academyart.edu to learn about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations and other information.

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