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School of

Graphic Design

Student design by Sean Lee.

ContentsAbout the School of

Graphic Design ................................... 2

What We Teach ................................... 4

Our Short-Term

Learning Experiences ........................ 6

Our Graphic Design Leaders ............. 8

Our Facilities ...................................... 11

Student Testimonials ........................12

Real-World Partnerships ...................14

Career Paths .................................... 16

Our Alumni ....................................... 18

Alumni Stories .................................20

Study Abroad Opportunities .......... 22

Our Galleries ................................... 24

Online Education ............................. 26

Academy Life .................................. 28

San Francisco .................................. 30

Visit Us ............................................. 32

Apply Today ..................................... 33

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ENJOY A CAREER AS A/AN:

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

VISUAL DESIGNER

INTERACTIVE DESIGNER

EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

SENIOR DESIGNER

ART DIRECTOR

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BRAND MANAGER

DESIGN STRATEGIST

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School of

Graphic DesignThe most ubiquitous of the visual arts, graphic design is found everywhere, encompassing virtually everything we do, see, use, buy, read, or navigate. Our School of Graphic Design teaches you to use the visual currency that defines our contemporary world by conceiving and creating everything from logos, books, publications, catalogs, signs, packages and posters to websites, mobile apps, interiors, exhibitions, and products. These vehicles — and the design strategies that produce them — are used in a dizzying array of integrated communications, branding programs, editorial platforms, experiences, marketing campaigns, environments, and information systems to effect a wide variety of commercial activity and social change.

WHAT SETS US APART• Our onsite campus is located in the heart of the thriving Bay

Area design community.

• Our online campus is located wherever you want it to be.

• Our simple yet effective recipe for success: today’s professionals teaching tomorrow’s.

3Left: Student design by Vansuka Chindavijak.

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INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL COMMUNICATION

PACKAGE DESIGN 3: ADVANCED 3D BRANDING

TYPOGRAPHY 3:

ADVANCED TYPOGRAPHY

GRAPHIC DESIGN 3: NATURE OF INTERACTION

Located at the intersection of art and commerce, our Graphic Design program integrates practice, theory, and inquiry while encouraging innovation, critical thinking, visual literacy, and conceptual problem-solving.

A focus on real-world curriculum provides you with practical abilities such as executing marketing strategies, raising awareness of critical issues, conceiving innovative products, facilitating cultural change, and creating meaningful experiences.

What We Teach

Master of Arts (MA) in Graphic Design & Digital Media

Unit requirementsMajor 33 units Academic Study 3 units

TOTAL 36 units

The MA in Graphic Design & Digital Media emphasizes professional and career development with advanced study of the field and encourages students to extend their design skills into content creation, authorship, entrepreneurialism, and social innovation.

Unit requirementsCore 36 units Major 42 units Electives 12 units Art By Advisement 24 unitsArt History 6 units

TOTAL 120 units

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UndergraduateMaster of Fine Arts (MFA)

Unit requirements

Major 27 units Electives* 6 units Directed Study 18 units Grad. Liberal Arts 12 units

TOTAL 63 units

* Per director approval

The MFA degree provides advanced study to pursue a career in graphic design. Studio courses focus on the techniques necessary to develop and master technical skills. Graduate Liberal Arts courses promote the expression of ideas and effective communication utilizing visual, oral and written presentation skills. The program culminates with an independent final project. You will graduate from the program equipped with a portfolio of work and prepared for professional opportunities in the field of graphic design.

Certificate

The four-year certifciate program provides you with a disciplined approach to the study of graphic design. Your portfolio will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in graphic design. You take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.

GraduateBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Unit requirements

Core 36 units Major 42 units Electives 9 units Liberal Arts 45 units

TOTAL 132 units

Rooted in practical skills and professional knowledge, the BFA degree provides you with a disciplined approach to the study of graphic design. The general education program (Liberal Arts) supports major coursework by promoting the breadth of knowledge, critical thinking and communications skills necessary to analyze issues from multiple perspectives. Your portfolio will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in graphic design.

Associate of Arts (AA)

Unit requirements

Core 33 units Major 15 units Liberal Arts 18 units

TOTAL 66 units

The Associate of Arts degree provides you with an introduction to a particular field of study in art and design with a firm foundation in the concepts and problem-solving skills of that field. Once earned, the Associate’s degree can also be used as a stepping stone to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Our AA degree is specifically designed for seamless transition into a BA degree and to apply for entry level positions in the industry.

* All requirements subject to change without notice.

Our Short-Term Learning ExperiencesAcademy of Art University has a hands-on program for every level. Whether you want to explore something you have never tried or hone your existing skills, we have a program for you.

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“ The Study Abroad program was absolutely amazing! The experience of seeing the art and the culture of the people around it can’t be compared or replaced by anything else. I made some great connections and friends that remain to this day.

- Malorie Shmyr BFA, Animation & Visual Effects

PRE-COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD

Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry? Are you interested in photography? Do you want to learn to draw and paint? With the Academy’s flexible Personal Enrichment courses, you can explore your creativity and forge your own path to creative fulfillment.

With courses available online and in San Francisco, our Continuing Education programs provide flexible options.

Students can:

• Enroll part-time or full-time

• Participate in undergraduate degree or non-degree programs

• Apply for spring, summer, or fall semesters

• Transfer into undergraduate programs

• Attend day, night, or weekend classes

Our Personal Enrichment courses allow you to enroll in any of the Academy’s non-prerequisite courses. If you are a more advanced student and wish to take classes that have prerequisites, you may do so by showing completion of a similar course or equivalent knowledge. Contact an admissions representative at 415.274.2200 for more information.

Our Study Abroad Seminar in Europe introduces you to the art of regions within the context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Academy of Art University offers a scholarship-based Pre-College program available to all current high school students proficient in English. Scholarships cover tuition costs for the fall/spring semesters and up to four classes for the summer semester.

As part of the program, you will:

• Get an introduction to college life at a top art and design school

• Get direction and assistance in building a solid portfolio

• Earn college credit toward Academy of Art University for up to two undergraduate classes (three classes successfully completed with a grade “C” or higher = one undergraduate class). Excludes B. Arch, Art Education, and AA programs

• Discover career opportunities in various fields of art and design before enrolling as an undergraduate student

• Have your $50 undergraduate application fee waived when applying for summer or fall directly after high school graduation

Eligibility

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school. High school seniors are not eligible for the Pre-College Art Experience program, but are welcome to apply to undergraduate programs.

• While international high school students cannot take onsite classes, we welcome them to participate in our online Pre-College Art Experience.

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Student artwork by Chin Lee.

Our Short-Term Learning ExperiencesAcademy of Art University has a hands-on program for every level. Whether you want to explore something you have never tried or hone your existing skills, we have a program for you.

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“ The Study Abroad program was absolutely amazing! The experience of seeing the art and the culture of the people around it can’t be compared or replaced by anything else. I made some great connections and friends that remain to this day.

- Malorie Shmyr BFA, Animation & Visual Effects

PRE-COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD

Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry? Are you interested in photography? Do you want to learn to draw and paint? With the Academy’s flexible Personal Enrichment courses, you can explore your creativity and forge your own path to creative fulfillment.

With courses available online and in San Francisco, our Continuing Education programs provide flexible options.

Students can:

• Enroll part-time or full-time

• Participate in undergraduate degree or non-degree programs

• Apply for spring, summer, or fall semesters

• Transfer into undergraduate programs

• Attend day, night, or weekend classes

Our Personal Enrichment courses allow you to enroll in any of the Academy’s non-prerequisite courses. If you are a more advanced student and wish to take classes that have prerequisites, you may do so by showing completion of a similar course or equivalent knowledge. Contact an admissions representative at 415.274.2200 for more information.

Our Study Abroad Seminar in Europe introduces you to the art of regions within the context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Academy of Art University offers a scholarship-based Pre-College program available to all current high school students proficient in English. Scholarships cover tuition costs for the fall/spring semesters and up to four classes for the summer semester.

As part of the program, you will:

• Get an introduction to college life at a top art and design school

• Get direction and assistance in building a solid portfolio

• Earn college credit toward Academy of Art University for up to two undergraduate classes (three classes successfully completed with a grade “C” or higher = one undergraduate class). Excludes B. Arch, Art Education, and AA programs

• Discover career opportunities in various fields of art and design before enrolling as an undergraduate student

• Have your $50 undergraduate application fee waived when applying for summer or fall directly after high school graduation

Eligibility

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school. High school seniors are not eligible for the Pre-College Art Experience program, but are welcome to apply to undergraduate programs.

• While international high school students cannot take onsite classes, we welcome them to participate in our online Pre-College Art Experience.

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The highly skilled design professionals who comprise our educators are able to faithfully channel the expectations of the professional world by drawing from their own formidable expertise as well as the talents of the design luminaries who lead our classes.

Our Graphic Design Leaders

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MARY SCOTT Executive DirectorMary Scott can usually be found teaching the program’s signature portfolio class to both graduate and undergraduate students. Her professional life was spent as partner and creative director at Maddocks & Company in Los Angeles, where her projects for Procter & Gamble, Hitachi, Sony Computer Entertainment, Columbia Tri-Star, State of California, Disney, Microsoft, Max Factor, Avon, and Vidal Sassoon received numerous industry awards. In 2006, Scott was made a Fellow of the AIGA San Francisco Chapter. Prior to that, she served on the AIGA National Board from 1998 to 2001. In 2012, she was awarded a doctorate from Academy of Art University.

PHIL HAMLETT Graduate DirectorPhil Hamlett teaches classes, develops curriculum, manages the thesis development process, and provides broader strategic guidance for the School of Graphic Design. Prior to the Academy, Hamlett managed design firms on both coasts, producing award-winning work for clients such as Coca-Cola, IBM, AT&T, Seagate, Turner Boadcasting, Clorox, and Yahoo. As a former AIGA national board member, founder of Compostmodern, and co-author of The Living Principles for Design, he sets the agenda for sustainable business practice within the design community at large. In 2014, Hamlett was named president of the AIGA San Francisco Chapter, the driving force for design in the Bay Area.

ANITRA NOTTINGHAM Online DirectorAnitra Nottingham runs the online program from Melbourne, Australia. She develops and manages online curriculum across both graduate and undergraduate programs and can be found teaching online typography, history, and design research methods classes, as well as supervising online graduate students. Nottingham was a book designer for both Oxford University Press and Penguin Books Australia. She has been a creative director for a small design studio, and design director for the Bay Area software giant Intuit. A graduate of the Design School at Monash University Australia, she completed her MPhil from the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne in 2013; her research is focused on the socio-materiality of design education and practice.

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Our Facilities

School of Graphic Design classrooms provide flexible environments for experimentation, collaboration and innovation.

The School of Graphic Design is located right in the middle of San Francisco, one of the world’s great creative capitals. Every day, students bring our classrooms to life with their unbridled creativity.

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YUYA YOSHIDA, MFA 2015 Designer, Volume San Francisco

“There was no reason not to come to the United States. I grew up with American toys — action figures, comics, movies, theme parks, skateboarding. Everything I loved in my childhood came from American culture, and it’s still my biggest inspiration.

“I learned the excitement of designing brand experiences that can create value in the world. After working at a small design office, doing freelance design projects and videography and editing for skateboard companies in Tokyo, I decided to continue my education in Graphic Design at Academy of Art University.”

AWARDS & FEATURESThe Dieline Awards

International Design Awards (IDA)

AIGA SF Michael Cronan Scholarship recipient 2015

In addition to building skills and creating world-class portfolios, students from the School of Graphic Design get published, win competitions and scholarships as well as develop the online personas and professional networks necessary to secure the opportunities they seek.

Student Testimonials

Student package design by Yuya Yoshida.

ROBERT GUY, BFA 2014 Designer, Hatch San Francisco

“The Academy has given me the opportunity to work with real clients, solving real problems. During our Packaging 3 class, our instructor, Tom McNulty, helped us create new brands for Trinchero Family Vineyards. Two of my designs were chosen to take to market and naturally I was thrilled. This experience gave me the confidence and knowledge of how a designer works with a brief and turns it into a new product.

“While working at Hatch here in San Francisco, I was able to apply what I had learned to the projects to which I was assigned. For professional relevance, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

AWARDS & FEATURESThe Dieline Awards

Trinchero Family Estates Millennial Wine Winner

Graphic Design USA “Student to Watch”

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Adobe Creative Cloud collaboration project with students Julia Lemke and Michael Taylor.14

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Our network of professional partners provides opportunities to our students in the form of scholarships, grants, classroom support, and professional experience.

Real-World Partnerships

ADOBE In a collaborative effort between Adobe Systems and Academy of Art University, students Julia Lemke and Michael Taylor were asked to develop the concept and visuals for the Adobe Creative Cloud educational campaign with the guidance of Tolleson Design Creative Director (and Academy alum) Jamie Calderon.

Real-world partnerships with key industry players like Adobe are a signature feature of the teaching process at the Academy. The result is a sparklingly imaginative and visually captivating multimedia campaign that represents the myriad dimensions of “Make It With Creative Cloud.”

TRINCHERO WINERYThe marketing team of this well-known Sonoma winery took notice of the spirits’ packaging at the Academy’s Spring Show and decided to put their trust in the students of Tom McNulty’s Packaging 3 class. The class assignment was to develop a new brand for millennial females.

The students created the brand identities and wine labels through exhaustive creative exploration and close client collaboration throughout the semester. The final presentation exceeded client expectations — so much so that several of the new designs made it into the marketplace. This ongoing partnership continues to make it possible for students to obtain real-world experience.

SF FIRE DEPARTMENTTo celebrate the 150th anniversary of the San Francisco Fire Department, the School of Graphic Design was asked to develop a commemorative logo and comprehensive communications platform for this massive civic undertaking.

MFA alum Astra Sodarsono created the mark itself — then two teams of undergraduate classes under the direction of Tom McNulty applied it to a wide array of communication vehicles, marketing campaigns, merchandise, and online materials. A comprehensive set of branding guidelines, media kits, digital assets, and mechanical art was provided to the fire department for ongoing use throughout the year.

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Students from the School of Graphic Design have found success at the highest levels of the profession, amongst some of the most famous companies and creative design firms in the world.

DESIGNER SENIOR DESIGNER Designers work in creative and collaborative environments in diverse settings such as small boutique design studios, large branding studios, interactive agencies, advertising agencies, and in-house departments of large multinational corporations. Designers’ roles vary by organization but usually revolve around visual and communication problem solving. Senior designers usually play a more active role in project planning and production management.

ART DIRECTOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR Art directors and creative directors guide and direct teams to complete more complex projects and manage brand stewardship within an organization. They are responsible for setting a high-level vision and establishing criteria for client success.

VISUAL DESIGNER INTERACTIVE DESIGNER Visual designers and interactive designers usually work in tandem to conceive and develop digital solutions and products.

By utilizing various research and prototyping techniques, these teams create the mobile strategies, user experiences, and user interfaces necessary to navigate our digital world.

BRAND MANAGER/ DESIGN STRATEGIST As design becomes more central to business practice, the number of senior level positions in large organizations has grown. Brand managers and design strategists orchestrate diverse teams of creatives, conduct large scale planning initiatives and concieve new business futures.

Career Paths

APPLE

FACEBOOK

NIKE

STARBUCKS

ADIDAS

DISNEY

AMAZON

PIXAR

PINTEREST

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

OLD NAVY

BANANA REPUBLIC

GAP

BANK OF AMERICA

CHARLES SCHWAB

SQUARE

WILLIAMS-SONOMA

RESTORATION HARDWARE

THE NEW YORK TIMES

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

IDEO

CHRONICLE BOOKS

LANDOR

OFFICE-SF

SY PARTNERS

VIRGIN

GENSLER

DWELL MAGAZINE

MERCEDES BENZ R+D

CLOROX

TOLLESON

CHARACTER

METADESIGN

DUBBERLY DESIGN

LUCASARTS

PEET’S

ATHLETA

TRULIA

INTERBRAND

LUNAR

ELEVEN

HATCH

LIPPINCOTT

SIEGEL+GALE

TOMORROW PARTNERS

UBERCONFERENCE

AUTODESK

EVENTBRITE

GITHUB

MOVING BRANDS

HYBRID

GOODBY SILVERSTEIN

PANDORA

SOUNDHOUND

INTUIT

IRON CREATIVE

PENTAGRAM

OUR ALUMNI WORK AT:

Student design by Elena Miska.

O+A ARCHITECTURE

AMMUNITION

CELERY DESIGN COLLECTIVE

FREE RANGE STUDIOS

WILLIAMSON-ADAMS

SELMAN DESIGN

TIVO

HOTWIRE.COM

MONSTER

LOGITECH

CHEN DESIGN ASSOCIATES

METHOD

SUNSET MAGAZINE

ELIXIR

PLUM ORGANICS

NFL

MARTHA STEWART LIVING

DESIGN WITHIN REACH

WEST ELM

GOLDIEBLOX

BENEFIT COSMETICS

WIRED MAGAZINE

WIKIMEDIA

826 VALENCIA

CITIZEN DESIGN GROUP

PROPHET

SALT BRANDING

VOLUME

GOOGLE LABS

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“ Type is a powerful thing. Even if you don’t have a budget for illustration or photography, you can craft an emotional message just using type. — Supriya Kalidas, MFA 2009

Deputy Art Director, Sunset magazine

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With over 25,000 alumni across the world, we strive to keep our artist communities engaged and supported in their professional lives.

Our Alumni

SUPRIYA KALIDASDeputy Art Director, Sunset magazine

Supriya Kalidas wanted to take her graphic design to the next level.

“I would see gorgeous design works coming out and my work didn’t look anything like it,” she recalls. Upon entering the MFA Graphic Design program at Academy of Art University, her work began to progress and “my sensibilities grew leaps and bounds,” she said. She fell in love with typography and the ability to tell stories through different approaches.

“Type is a powerful thing. Even if you don’t have a budget for illustration or photography, you can craft an emotional message just using type,” she said.

Kalidas is currently an Art Director at the venerable Sunset magazine, which, coincidently, was where Academy of Art University founder Richard S. Stephens worked as a Creative Director nearly a century ago.

Kalidas believes that graphic design is not only a fulfilling profession, but also a very important one.

Design spread in Sunset magazine.

Left: Supriya Kalidas, Deputy Art Director at Sunset magazine.

Our esteemed alumni are doing some amazing things out there — here are a few of them.

Alumni Stories

San Francisco Design Week Branding Campaign.

ED O’BRIEN, BFA 2003Creative Director, Character San Francisco

In a collaboration between the San Francisco chapter of AIGA (the professional association for design) and local design firm Character — School of Graphic Design alum Ed O’Brien led the team that conceived and produced a distinctive visual theme for the SF Design Week branding campaign.

To bring the theme of “Look Closer” to life, elaborate mirror-clad, wooden letterforms were fabricated and photographed in various Bay Area locations, The letterforms were then used as the centerpiece of the SFDW opening reception — an event drawing people from around the world.

“From inspiration to innovation to education to responsibility, what design in 2015 means is an open-ended question. It was important to create imagery that sparked dialogue around that, rather than try to sum it all up,” said O’Brien.

www.sfdesignweek.orgwww.charactersf.com

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ALANA IPPOLITO, MFA 2011 Creator, ZigZag City Guides for Kids

For her graduate thesis project, Alana combined two passions — travel and kids — and created ZigZag City Guides. During her research, she had trouble finding guides created specifically for children. She felt there was an opportunity to enhance their involvement in all aspects of travel.

Ippolito collaborated with fellow Academy alum Jayde Fish to bring the characters “Zig” and “Zag” to life through her illustrations. A successful Kickstarter campaign ensued, providing Ippolito with enough capital to fund the first print run. Before long, the guides appeared at Anthropologie and the SF MOMA and Guggenheim museum stores.

“The MFA program gave me the skills I needed to create a project that could exist in the real world.” says Ippolito. Current ZigZag destinations include San Francisco, New York City, Rome, Paris, and London. Stay tuned for future cities to come.

www.zigzagcityguides.bigcartel.com

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Study Abroad OpportunitiesOne of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. We will delve into the numerous ways in which we can elevate your experience in class and beyond through our exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

STUDY ABROAD WITH US Our Study Abroad programs are designed to help broaden your artistic education by experiencing art and culture first hand. You can do this by taking advantage of Academy of Art University’s Study Abroad program. The Academy offers exciting opportunities that you can explore during your journey toward your degree.

The Liberal Arts: Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course in which you will study and write about the architecture and art you encounter in some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections. Lectures will supplement each museum visit, and you will be encouraged to examine your own creative instincts in order to develop pieces for your student portfolio.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy opportunity will take you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during our summer semester. Classes led by Academy instructors will meet Monday through Thursday, and museum visits and daily excursions to small nearby Italian towns will lead you to seek and find the wealth of beauty that lies within Tuscany. On one of your weekends, you will have the chance to take your artistic exploration farther by taking a weekend trip to Venice, which is included in the program.

Disciplines covered during this intensive program include painting, printmaking, illustration, photography, and art and architectural history.

If you have an interest in fashion, you should look into our Fashion Scholarship Exchange. Offered through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Check in with your director to make sure you are eligible for this competitive scholarship.

For more information about these Study Abroad opportunities, including cost and visa matters, visit www.academyart.edu/academics/study-abroad.

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Study Abroad OpportunitiesOne of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. We will delve into the numerous ways in which we can elevate your experience in class and beyond through our exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

STUDY ABROAD WITH US Our Study Abroad programs are designed to help broaden your artistic education by experiencing art and culture first hand. You can do this by taking advantage of Academy of Art University’s Study Abroad program. The Academy offers exciting opportunities that you can explore during your journey toward your degree.

The Liberal Arts: Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course in which you will study and write about the architecture and art you encounter in some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections. Lectures will supplement each museum visit, and you will be encouraged to examine your own creative instincts in order to develop pieces for your student portfolio.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy opportunity will take you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during our summer semester. Classes led by Academy instructors will meet Monday through Thursday, and museum visits and daily excursions to small nearby Italian towns will lead you to seek and find the wealth of beauty that lies within Tuscany. On one of your weekends, you will have the chance to take your artistic exploration farther by taking a weekend trip to Venice, which is included in the program.

Disciplines covered during this intensive program include painting, printmaking, illustration, photography, and art and architectural history.

If you have an interest in fashion, you should look into our Fashion Scholarship Exchange. Offered through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Check in with your director to make sure you are eligible for this competitive scholarship.

For more information about these Study Abroad opportunities, including cost and visa matters, visit www.academyart.edu/academics/study-abroad.

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Featuring the work of students and alumni, the Atelier showcases an ever-changing array of student work, photography, home decor, stationary, books, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. Shop for the latest works from the next generation of artists in a curated gallery space, or attend one of our exciting events.

ATELIER GALLERY 79 New Montgomery St.

Come experience emerging artists at one of our four galleries across San Francisco. Featuring the work of students, alumni, and faculty from Academy of Art University, each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and promote the arts in the Bay Area. All proceeds benefit the artists and Academy of Art University’s Scholarship Fund.

Our Galleries

625 GALLERY 625 Sutter St.

Located in our main photography building, the 625 Gallery showcases emerging photography and fine art students as well as alumni work.

CANNERY GALLERY 2801 Leavenworth St.

Adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge in the historic cannery building, the Cannery Gallery showcases emerging student artists as well as alumni work.

688 SUTTER GALLERY 688 Sutter St.

Located along downtown San Francisco’s Sutter Street gallery row, 688 Gallery and nearby 625 Gallery form a mini-destination for art enthusiasts interested in the latest works by Academy of Art University students, alumni, and faculty.

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Featuring the work of students and alumni, the Atelier showcases an ever-changing array of student work, photography, home decor, stationary, books, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. Shop for the latest works from the next generation of artists in a curated gallery space, or attend one of our exciting events.

ATELIER GALLERY 79 New Montgomery St.

Come experience emerging artists at one of our four galleries across San Francisco. Featuring the work of students, alumni, and faculty from Academy of Art University, each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and promote the arts in the Bay Area. All proceeds benefit the artists and Academy of Art University’s Scholarship Fund.

Our Galleries

625 GALLERY 625 Sutter St.

Located in our main photography building, the 625 Gallery showcases emerging photography and fine art students as well as alumni work.

CANNERY GALLERY 2801 Leavenworth St.

Adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge in the historic cannery building, the Cannery Gallery showcases emerging student artists as well as alumni work.

688 SUTTER GALLERY 688 Sutter St.

Located along downtown San Francisco’s Sutter Street gallery row, 688 Gallery and nearby 625 Gallery form a mini-destination for art enthusiasts interested in the latest works by Academy of Art University students, alumni, and faculty.

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How The Courses WorkCREATE YOUR OWN CLASS SCHEDULEWhen you take online courses at the Academy, you are free to manage your own time; there are no set class schedules that require you to be online at specific times of the day. Course content is divided evenly across 15 modules spread out during a semester. Each module’s coursework—instructional videos, audio-enhanced slideshows, digital documentation, interviews, and more—is made available at the start of each module period.

ENGAGE YOUR PEERS You may work and study independently, but that does not mean you cannot call on the support of your online classmates. Each course offers a class discussion area where students and instructors can freely exchange thoughts, post work, and provide or receive creative feedback. The discussion area’s sole purpose is to give you and your peers the opportunity to support one another’s development as artists.

To find out more, contact an admissions representative or visit www.academyart.edu/online-education.

Online Education

Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Take full- or part-time classes. Let nothing stand in your way of pursuing your creative goals.

BONNIE PANGMFA, School of Illustration

“Academy of Art University’s Online Education provides me the privilege to receive quality education while staying with my family in Hong Kong. The program’s flexibility gives me great freedom to manage my time, work on side projects, and even come to study abroad for the summer semester! I have especially benefited from the online career talks which helped me land my current position at an animation studio.”

ARTHUR BULLOCK JR.MFA, School of Animation

“Online Education at Academy of Art University was a perfect fit for my lifestyle for several reasons. Working toward a graduate degree in visual effects, I knew I wanted to go to one of the top schools in the field. With their online program, I can complete courses from anywhere on the planet, and continue learning industry-proven techniques that will help me advance my career to the next level.”

ONLINE INCLUDES

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH YOUR DIRECTORON-DEMAND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS DIRECTOR Q&ATOWN HALL MEETINGSVIP GUEST SPEAKERSLIVE STREAMED EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSCAREER ADVICE & WORKSHOPSDIGITAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

SUBMIT YOUR WORK & RECEIVE FEEDBACK We have developed our own custom Learning Management System (LMS) to specifically teach art and design. The LMS is a centralized web tool that lets students and faculty easily interact and exchange digital assets. The LMS whiteboard feature allows instructors to mark up your work and provide detailed feedback, even audio commentary. The LMS also serves as your central hub for class news and updates, grade information, ESL support, scheduling one-on-one tutoring sessions, and a host of other features tailored to make your online education as rich as possible.

Since 2002, Academy of Art University has helped thousands of online art students from all over the world realize their professional and creative ambitions.

“ Online classes at Academy of Art University allowed me to stay in Dallas and still connect to a world of creative inspiration. - Lenworth “Joonbug” McIntosh

MFA, Fashion Merchandising

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How The Courses WorkCREATE YOUR OWN CLASS SCHEDULEWhen you take online courses at the Academy, you are free to manage your own time; there are no set class schedules that require you to be online at specific times of the day. Course content is divided evenly across 15 modules spread out during a semester. Each module’s coursework—instructional videos, audio-enhanced slideshows, digital documentation, interviews, and more—is made available at the start of each module period.

ENGAGE YOUR PEERS You may work and study independently, but that does not mean you cannot call on the support of your online classmates. Each course offers a class discussion area where students and instructors can freely exchange thoughts, post work, and provide or receive creative feedback. The discussion area’s sole purpose is to give you and your peers the opportunity to support one another’s development as artists.

To find out more, contact an admissions representative or visit www.academyart.edu/online-education.

Online Education

Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Take full- or part-time classes. Let nothing stand in your way of pursuing your creative goals.

BONNIE PANGMFA, School of Illustration

“Academy of Art University’s Online Education provides me the privilege to receive quality education while staying with my family in Hong Kong. The program’s flexibility gives me great freedom to manage my time, work on side projects, and even come to study abroad for the summer semester! I have especially benefited from the online career talks which helped me land my current position at an animation studio.”

ARTHUR BULLOCK JR.MFA, School of Animation

“Online Education at Academy of Art University was a perfect fit for my lifestyle for several reasons. Working toward a graduate degree in visual effects, I knew I wanted to go to one of the top schools in the field. With their online program, I can complete courses from anywhere on the planet, and continue learning industry-proven techniques that will help me advance my career to the next level.”

ONLINE INCLUDES

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH YOUR DIRECTORON-DEMAND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS DIRECTOR Q&ATOWN HALL MEETINGSVIP GUEST SPEAKERSLIVE STREAMED EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSCAREER ADVICE & WORKSHOPSDIGITAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

SUBMIT YOUR WORK & RECEIVE FEEDBACK We have developed our own custom Learning Management System (LMS) to specifically teach art and design. The LMS is a centralized web tool that lets students and faculty easily interact and exchange digital assets. The LMS whiteboard feature allows instructors to mark up your work and provide detailed feedback, even audio commentary. The LMS also serves as your central hub for class news and updates, grade information, ESL support, scheduling one-on-one tutoring sessions, and a host of other features tailored to make your online education as rich as possible.

Since 2002, Academy of Art University has helped thousands of online art students from all over the world realize their professional and creative ambitions.

“ Online classes at Academy of Art University allowed me to stay in Dallas and still connect to a world of creative inspiration. - Lenworth “Joonbug” McIntosh

MFA, Fashion Merchandising

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Academy LifeA substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this.

EVENTS Campus Life is designed to inspire, educate, and promote fun. Our events are created in coordination with student-run groups and organizations. Make the most of your university experience: grow, learn, laugh, and run with us.

URBAN KNIGHTS RADIO Listen live online to our athletics teams, hear unique talk shows, and dance to your favorite tunes on UrbanKnightsRadio.com or iHeartRadio.

ACADEMIC CLUBS Join a community of Academy of Art University students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Get active and stay healthy with our free Campus Recreation classes and workshops, or use the gym, pool, basketball courts, and/or skateboard ramp.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at our virtual bookstore. As an Academy of Art University student, you can buy or sell textbooks here.

CULTURAL CLUBS Everyone needs a break from the studio. With dozens of clubs and organizations, find a new creative outlet and build lifelong relationships.

HOUSING Housing is guaranteed for all new, full-time onsite students. We have 17 different housing options to choose from located in the heart of San Francisco near all of our academic buildings.

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and filling meals in one of our dining halls with flexible meal plans and Knight Kash. The Knight Kash program enables your student ID for dining on campus and at select off-campus vendors, giving you the ultimate flexibility, variety, and value you deserve.

ATHLETICS We believe in nurturing the whole artist by developing athletic ability along with artistic talent. We are proud to be the only higher arts education institution in the country to have an NCAA athletics program. Recreational intramural sports are also available. Learn more at artuathletics.com.

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Academy LifeA substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this.

EVENTS Campus Life is designed to inspire, educate, and promote fun. Our events are created in coordination with student-run groups and organizations. Make the most of your university experience: grow, learn, laugh, and run with us.

URBAN KNIGHTS RADIO Listen live online to our athletics teams, hear unique talk shows, and dance to your favorite tunes on UrbanKnightsRadio.com or iHeartRadio.

ACADEMIC CLUBS Join a community of Academy of Art University students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Get active and stay healthy with our free Campus Recreation classes and workshops, or use the gym, pool, basketball courts, and/or skateboard ramp.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at our virtual bookstore. As an Academy of Art University student, you can buy or sell textbooks here.

CULTURAL CLUBS Everyone needs a break from the studio. With dozens of clubs and organizations, find a new creative outlet and build lifelong relationships.

HOUSING Housing is guaranteed for all new, full-time onsite students. We have 17 different housing options to choose from located in the heart of San Francisco near all of our academic buildings.

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and filling meals in one of our dining halls with flexible meal plans and Knight Kash. The Knight Kash program enables your student ID for dining on campus and at select off-campus vendors, giving you the ultimate flexibility, variety, and value you deserve.

ATHLETICS We believe in nurturing the whole artist by developing athletic ability along with artistic talent. We are proud to be the only higher arts education institution in the country to have an NCAA athletics program. Recreational intramural sports are also available. Learn more at artuathletics.com.

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Our home since 1929

San Francisco

Experience what makes San Francisco the best place for creative minds.

MUSEUMSAcademy of Art University Automobile Museum

Legion of Honor

de Young Museum

Asian Art Museum

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

California Academy of Sciences

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Cable Car Museum

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Exploratorium

Walt Disney Family Museum

Museum of Performance & Design

Museum of Craft & Design

Museo Italo Americano

GALLERIESAtelier

625 Gallery

The Cannery

688 Sutter Gallery

NEWS SOURCESSFGate San Francisco Chronicle SF Weekly

TRANSPORTATIONMUNI

AC Transit

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

Cal Train

Golden Gate Transit

SamTrans

THEATRES & VENUESThe Fillmore

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

The Warfield

Bottom of the Hill

Rickshaw Stop

Alamo Drafthouse

Great American Music Hall

The Independent

The Fox Theatre

SHN Orpheum Theater

The American Conservatory Theater

The Castro Theatre

SFJAZZ

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco Ballet

AT&T Park

DISCOUNTSOur partnerships get our students further with discounts that let them enjoy the San Francisco life to the fullest.

For a list of where you can get some great deals, visit www.academyart.edu/students/city-life.30

Our home since 1929

San Francisco

Experience what makes San Francisco the best place for creative minds.

MUSEUMSAcademy of Art University Automobile Museum

Legion of Honor

de Young Museum

Asian Art Museum

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

California Academy of Sciences

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Cable Car Museum

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Exploratorium

Walt Disney Family Museum

Museum of Performance & Design

Museum of Craft & Design

Museo Italo Americano

GALLERIESAtelier

625 Gallery

The Cannery

688 Sutter Gallery

NEWS SOURCESSFGate San Francisco Chronicle SF Weekly

TRANSPORTATIONMUNI

AC Transit

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

Cal Train

Golden Gate Transit

SamTrans

THEATRES & VENUESThe Fillmore

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

The Warfield

Bottom of the Hill

Rickshaw Stop

Alamo Drafthouse

Great American Music Hall

The Independent

The Fox Theatre

SHN Orpheum Theater

The American Conservatory Theater

The Castro Theatre

SFJAZZ

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco Ballet

AT&T Park

DISCOUNTSOur partnerships get our students further with discounts that let them enjoy the San Francisco life to the fullest.

For a list of where you can get some great deals, visit www.academyart.edu/students/city-life. 31

Visit UsExperience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour of galleries, exhibits, housing, and top notch facilities.

Call us at 415.618.8576 or email us at [email protected] and we will customize a tour that’s right for you.

Discover your creative potential, online and on campus in San Francisco.

Apply Today

WHEN TO APPLYYou can apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at Academy of Art University.

Apply year-round to enroll for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

HOW TO APPLYONLINE AT: academyart.edu

BY PHONE: 1.800.544.2787

IN PERSON: (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

• $50 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee

• $95 non-refundable, non-transferable enrollment fee

• International applicants must also include a non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000 tuition fee (credited toward tuition).

• Fees can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or check/money order (by mail).

TRANSFER STUDENTS1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

2. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS TO: [email protected]

OR

MAIL TRANSCRIPTS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO: Academy of Art University Attn: Undergraduate Admissions Office 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

To jumpstart your transfer process, you may submit unofficial transcripts from a domestic college or university to [email protected].

This will allow you to receive an evaluation in advance on previously completed coursework. Include your: first name, last name, phone number where you can be reached, and your area of interest at Academy of Art University.

Visit academyart.edu to learn more about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations, and other information.

Academy of Art University admits students of any race, color, age, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, physical handicap, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

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Visit UsExperience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour of galleries, exhibits, housing, and top notch facilities.

Call us at 415.618.8576 or email us at [email protected] and we will customize a tour that’s right for you.

Discover your creative potential, online and on campus in San Francisco.

Apply Today

WHEN TO APPLYYou can apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at Academy of Art University.

Apply year-round to enroll for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

HOW TO APPLYONLINE AT: academyart.edu

BY PHONE: 1.800.544.2787

IN PERSON: (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

• $50 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee

• $95 non-refundable, non-transferable enrollment fee

• International applicants must also include a non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000 tuition fee (credited toward tuition).

• Fees can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or check/money order (by mail).

TRANSFER STUDENTS1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

2. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS TO: [email protected]

OR

MAIL TRANSCRIPTS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO: Academy of Art University Attn: Undergraduate Admissions Office 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

To jumpstart your transfer process, you may submit unofficial transcripts from a domestic college or university to [email protected].

This will allow you to receive an evaluation in advance on previously completed coursework. Include your: first name, last name, phone number where you can be reached, and your area of interest at Academy of Art University.

Visit academyart.edu to learn more about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations, and other information.

Academy of Art University admits students of any race, color, age, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, physical handicap, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE EVENT INFORMATION & PHOTOS.

weheartit.com/academyofartu

facebook.com/academyofartuniversity

plus.google.com/+academyofartuniversity

youtube.com/user/academyofartu

twitter.com/academy_of_art

pinterest.com/academyofartuni

instagram.com/academy_of_art

academyofartu.tumblr.com

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