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SCHOOL OF ILLUSTRATION

ContentsProgram Overview .................................................. 5

What We Teach ........................................................ 7

Faculty .................................................................... 11

Degree Options ..................................................... 13

Our Facilities .......................................................... 15

Student & Alumni Testimonials ............................ 17

Partnerships ......................................................... 19

Career Paths .......................................................... 21

Additional Learning Experiences ..........................23

Awards and Accolades ......................................... 25

Online Education .................................................. 27

Academy Life ........................................................ 29

San Francisco ....................................................... 31

Athletics .................................................................33

Apply Today .......................................................... 35

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ProgramOverview

OUR MISSIONThe School of Illustration gives you the necessary skills to create a professional body of work, as well as the business and marketing savvy required to succeed in your career. You will develop expert technique, focusing on the subtleties of color, expression, and environment to convey creativity professionally and beyond.

Our instructors don’t just teach you about theillustration industry—they are the illustration industry. We will help you refine your innate talent, honing your ability to capture or create images for any number of artistically demanding positions.

Our instructors don’t just teach you about theillustration industry—they are the illustration industry. We will help you refine your innate talent, honing your ability to capture or create images for any number of artistically demanding positions.

Take your passion for illustration to the professional level. At the School of Illustration, you will gain the skills needed to help you pursue a career as agraphic novelist, comic book artist, storyboard artist, children’s booksillustrator, or advertising illustrator.

WHAT SETS US APART• Our Illustration programs are all offered onsite in the heart of San Francisco and online• Our curricula include rigorous courses—such as

our portrait, animal, and clothed figure drawing classes—that foster a keen attention to detail, anatomy, and design

• Our curricula include rigorous courses—such as our portrait, animal, and clothed figure drawing classes—that foster a keen attention to detail, anatomy, and design

• We stay on the leading edge of industry trends, thanks to partnerships with key technological leaders such as Adobe

• We teach the fundamental principles of visual storytelling• Learn to create, and sell, your own stories

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What We TeachOur curricula reflect the latest industry standards and needs, so you will be using the newest technology while learning the timeless skills of ideation, drawing, and composition. You will also gain real-world experience in collaborations with class-mates and faculty and graduate prepared for professional life.

THE ILLUSTRATION PROGRAMOur faculty of industry professionals will train you to think critically about any given image, be it in your mind or before your eyes. You will learn how to create powerful characters from limitless worlds; how to transmit the ideas of a small army of creative thinkers with a single, inspired imagery choice; and how to convey different emotions without words.

Hands-on tutorials, professional mentoring, and in-person critiques will enhance your learning experience while you attend classes on our urban campus. Meanwhile, our online program is designed to challenge and engage you as it does your onsite peers with personal critiques and numerous video demonstrations.


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ILLUSTRATIONIllustrators tell stories through pictures. To express your vision, you will research and conceptualize a moment in time, using color, industry techniques, and everything from pencil to paint, mixed media, anddigital tools.

DIGITAL MEDIANothing is evolving faster for artists than the world of digital technology. To be competitive, you will use current digital tools to create both vector and bitmap illustrations compatible with print, comics, apps,and web publishing.

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COMICSCreate and sell your own stories as a comics artist. Layout artists design and organize panels in a page; inkers and pencillers create line art; colorists and letterers fill them in; and writers provide the story framework.

FIGURATIVE DRAWINGDrawing the figure well is essential for the illustrator. Take your figurative work to new heights in courses that will teach you how to convey character realisti-cally or stylistically. You’ll learn how to fine-tune and express your ideas in a variety of media by displaying an understanding of anatomy, chiaroscuro (light and shadow), and how clothing can suggest attitude, mood, and spirit.

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PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTWe will teach you how best to prepare your final portfolio, collateral materials, and media presence. We will also provide the essential guidelines required for successful reproduction of your work. You will learn how to research and target your career market, as well as the interviewing techniques and marketing skills needed to network and promote your work.

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Faculty

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We believe that the best teachers are actual working creatives. That is why our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized art and design experts who maintain careers on the leading edge of industry trends. They will challenge you to reach your creative potential.

Chuck PyleDirector

Chuck Pyle is an award-winning veteran of theillustration industry who graduated from theSchool of Illustration in 1976. His impressive four-decade career as an internationally known freelance illustrator spans the globe. His clients include Microsoft, Pacifi c Bell, Safeway, The New York Times, Redbook, Nisshin Foods, Penguin,and the Seattle Opera.

Jeannie BrunnickOnline Director

Jeannie Brunnick is an adept illustrator who has built a nationally recognized career by focusing on gallery work and portraiture commissions from government, corporations, academia, and private collectors. Her extensive and impressive clientlist includes some of Hollywood’s leading moviestudios—including 20th Century Fox, SonyPictures, and Warner Bros.—and companies likeHonda Motors USA, Toyota Motors, and Mattel.


Lisa BerrettAssistant Director

Lisa Berrett is a 1986 graduate of the BFA program in the School of Illustration. In 2001, she returnedto her alma mater to instruct the illustrators of tomorrow on the principles of clothed figuredrawing. She has served as a faculty coordinatorin the School of Illustration since 2002 and now also serves as its assistant director.

Gordon SilveriaDirector of Digital Art Technology

Native San Franciscan Gordon Silveria became an instructor in 1994 and has held numerous posts at the Academy, including Director of Illustration, Acting Director of Graduate New Media and 2D Animation, and Director of Alumni and Industry Outreach. As Director of Digital Arts Technology,he primarily works with the Illustration and Jewelryand Metal Arts programs.

William MaughanGraduate Director

William Maughan is a professional illustrator andfine artist. Throughout his career, he has provided numerous illustrations for companies such as CBS, DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Chevrolet, Doubleday, and Oxford University Press, amongmany others. His work has been represented by major galleries and publishers, domestically and internationally. His book, The Artist’s Complete Guide to Drawing the Head, was published in 2004.

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CERTIFICATEThe four-year certificate program provides studentswith a disciplined approach to the study of Illustration.Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety ofskills and creativity developed.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) This degree program emphasizes the fundamentalsof our discipline and offers a balanced approachto classical and digital illustration techniques andideation skills. Foundational illustration courses willfocus on figure drawing, anatomy, rendering, andtraditional media including charcoal and paint. Digitalmedia courses will focus on imagery using bitmap tools.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) The Illustration BFA program embraces the art ofvisual and conceptual storytelling in any medium.You will develop the skills required to transform into askilled, distinctive, professional illustrator who is ableto meet the growing need for artists trained in visual problem solving in both traditional and digital media.

MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA)This program provides advanced study in theillustrative arts with an emphasis on personal styleusing traditional and digital methods. After developingstrength in the core principles of drawing, painting and design, the graduate will leave with a compellingportfolio indicating skills in problem solving and execution.

Degree Options

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You will learn in a creative environment and in studios equipped with the newest technology, which will free you to realize anything you can imagine in traditional and new media.

Our Facilities

REFERENCE LIBRARYOur fully stocked library features a DVD theater and varied stock of illustration research databases in books, magazines, and digital files. It is also a source for virtual reference material on many subjects.

MAC LABSYou will master Photoshop, Illustrator, and appcreation software using the latest in Wacomtablets and iMacs in our computer lab.

COSTUMES/PROP COLLECTIONYou will have access to a staffed closet that holds hundreds of costumes and props for your clothed and costumed figure drawing classes.

BRADLEY HALLBradley Hall is named in honor of the late Dr. Barbara Bradley, an award-winning careerillustrator who joined Academy of Art University in 1958 and went on to establish the School of Illustration as its first director. Here, you will beable to interact with faculty and peers and draw some of Bradley’s favorite subjects: expressivepeople, characters, and children.


Student andAlumni TestimonialsOur 50,000-plus Academy alumni are some of the most successful and sought-after professionals in art, entertainment, and design today. But we’re just getting started. Our current pool of creative and innovative students are preparing toredefine the future.

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“It takes hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of luck to have a career in the arts. There is no easy way, and the path is riddled with fatigue and self-doubt. It is all worth it because this is my passion.”

Isabella KungBFA ‘10, Freelance Illustrator

“I was drawn to Academy of Art University mainly by the quality of the student work. I’d seen some of the pieces students had pro-duced for one of the spring shows, and I was very, very impressed. I’m very happy at the Academy. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Julia BlattmanBFA ‘15, Illustration student

“I transferred to the Academy because it offered what I needed. I was pretty OK, but I really

wanted to up my skill game. The Academy helped me develop my professional presence and encouraged me to network, to push my work. It taught me not to sit on my laurels.”

Chris FenoglioMFA ‘12, Color Artist at IDW Publishing

“The Academy taught me how to make art—how to load a paintbrush, about focal points, etc.—and how to understand art. I really learned about the principles of art, about the rigor

of the industry, and about the importance of actively pursuing your own success.”

Forest StearnsMFA ‘10, Art Director/Illustrator at Planet Labs

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As one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are uniquely positioned to offer students a wealth of opportunities to nurture their talent and creatively develop their craft and style as illustrators. The relationships our talented faculty have built with industry professionals are key.

Partnerships

WRITE BRAIN BOOKSYou may best remember character actress Meredith Scott Lynn from her turn in LegallyBlonde or from a number of guest appearanceson TV shows as diverse as Roswell, CSI, and Weeds. Something you probably did not know about Lynn is that she is the creator of WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS, a successful publisher of richly illustrated, textless books that seek to inspire students of all ages. The company produces creative writing curricula for all grade levels in schools across thirty-three states.

Nearly thirty students from the School of Illustration have contributed their talents to help school children ignite their creative side—their right brain—in an increasingly left brain world. As a student in the School of Illustration, you will have ample opportunity to work with Lynn and her team at WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS, which has been a partner to the school for more than half a decade.

One of the students who benefited from thepartnership is Erika Flak (BFA ’12), who now works full-time at Machine Zone, a mobile gaming app company that produces Game of War. “I worked with WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS on a huge project—10 full illustrations that were perfectly organized tofit the book,” said Ms. Flak. “It really helped me establish a very solid thought-out series of pieces, which helped me launch into a couple internships, which launched into a full-time job. I’m 100 percent positive that that’s where my career started.

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WHO IS HIRING OUR ALUMNI

The AtlanticBlizzard EntertainmentChronicle BooksDark HorseDC ComicsIDW PublishingImage ComicsMarvelNational GeographicThe New York TimesThe New YorkerParamount PicturesPixarPlanet LabsRandom HouseRiot GamesValveWired

FREELANCE ILLUSTRATORSolve visual problems and tell stories as anindependent contractor, in formats that rangefrom infographics to comic books. Make 3Dvisualizations, book covers, posters, cards,graphic novels, collectibles, and more.

CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATORCreate illustrations for a wide range of audiences and story styles in a niche of the publishing market. Diverse approaches and styles make this a flexible and exciting career option.

CONCEPT ARTISTCreate pre-production art from rough ideation to model packets. Create environments, character designs, and concepts for games or films, and work with a variety of teams to create new worlds,characters, and stories.

STORYBOARD ARTISTBreak down and draw shots for commercials, film, games, cartoons, and more. Set the tempo and timing of key shots to interpret a director’s vision under tight deadlines.

Career Paths


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As one of the top art and design schools in the country, Academy of Art University ensures Illustration graduates are prepared for a range of career opportunities. Our facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning approach are here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed as a professional illustrator.

INTERACTIVE ILLUSTRATORFOR APPS & WEB PUBLISHINGCreate illustrations and “animated stills” for the evolving world of digital publishing on computers, smartphones, tablets, and apps in the emerging niche of interaction design. Understand andinfluence user behavior with a strong illustrative style and give life to new interactive experiences.

REPORTAGE ILLUSTRATORDocument moments for television, the Internet,sketchbooks, and specialty publications asa courtroom, combat, fashion, or corporatepresentation artist, working efficiently to capturea definitive moment in time.

NARRATIVE ILLUSTRATORCreate the illusion of being in outer space, sitting in an ancient temple, or assisting a young child tie his shoes. Anywhere your imagination takes you can be depicted visually as a narrative illustrator. Combining proper research, strong execution skills and artistic vision will help you distill your concepts into beautiful, compelling illustrations.

BOOK COVER ARTISTCreate narrative art for book covers byconceptualizing and executing eye-catchingimagery for cover layouts as you communicate anentire production team’s ideas and notes into onestriking image.

COMICS ARTISTCreate and sell your own stories by yourself, or work with writers as a team. Layout artists draw pagesfor comics, inkers create line art, colorists andlettering artists fill them in, and writers providethe story framework.

CONSUMER PRODUCT& LICENSING ILLUSTRATORLicensing on products is an ever-increasing market for the illustrator. Placement of art on products such as home décor, giftware, greeting cards and lifestyle goods is more in demand than ever before. Classes taught in both the undergraduate and graduateprograms assist artists with designing their owncollections either traditionally or digitally while developing business and marketing plans.

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AdditionalLearning Experiences

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ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY

Academy of Art University has a hands-on program for every interest at every level. If you are looking to upgrade your career, explore something you have never tried before, or hone existing skills, we have a program for you.

PRE-COLLEGE ART EXPERIENCE (PCAE) This dual-scholarship program allows current high school students to take art and design courses at no tuition charge. In addition, they earn scholarship dollars towards future undergraduate studies at Academy of Art University.

Visit https://www.dev.academyart.edu/academics/pre-college-art-experience-program or call 415.274.2200 for more information.

STUDY ABROAD One of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. Take advantage of one or all of these exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

The Liberal Arts Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course visiting some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy takes you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during Summer semester.

The School of Fashion at awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de laChambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.

The Illustration Department also has a summer semester in Florence emphasizing culturalawareness in painting and drawing. For more information about these Study Abroad opportunities, including cost and visa matters, visit www.academyart.edu/academics/study-abroad

CONTINUING EDUCATION Time for a career upgrade? Want to follow yourpassion? Learn, be inspired, and expand your creative potential by taking hands-on courses from industry-experienced faculty. Flexible art and design courses are available online and in San Francisco.

Visit https://www.academyart.edu/academics/continuing-education or call 415.274.2200 formore information.

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Academy of Art University is committed to the highest standards of achievement in art and design. Here’s a small sampling highlighting some recent accomplishments of our outstanding students, faculty, and alumni.

Awardsand Accolades


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Take any online course at the Academy, and experience the visual, interactive, and dynamic courses we’re known for. You will have the same quality instructors, the same hands-on learning opportunities, and the same attentive support as our onsite students. The difference? The flexibility to earn your art and design degree on your terms.

Online Education


The decision topursue my MFA degreethrough Academy’s online program was the best academic move of my life. Not only was I passionate and fascinated by each class, but the online structure suited my lifestyle perfectly.

— Meghan Smith Graduate School of Illustration Online ‘16 Freelance illustrator

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ONLINE BENEFITS• A support staff of over 100 Academy of Art employees offers 900+ online courses and 1,500 instructional videos per semester, spanning 35

online majors, and teaching students from 50+ countries

• Course content is proprietary, created in-house by industry experts, and exclusive to the Academy

• The classes are a mix of lecture content, video, written content, recorded audio, interactive slide- shows, and hands-on work• The innovative curriculum is created by instructional

designers and industry professionals• A student-run Facebook group, AAUHOO, has more

than 4,000 members and invites you to join this thriving online community• We’re constantly building new courses, reworking

old ones and adding features to our LMS based on student feedback

Visit academyart.edu or call 415.274.2200 for more information.

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A substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this. Here are some resources and opportunities that are available to all students.


Academy Life

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“What I like best about the School of is that the instructors don’t just teach—they constantly provide resources and opportunities for active learning.” Fei F. Ou 2015 Game Development BFA student

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.

Visit https://www.academyart.edu/students/clubs-organizations/events for more info.

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

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.

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and filling meals in one of our dining halls with flexible meal plans and Knight Kash. Use the Knight Kash on your student ID for dining on campus and at select off-campus vendors.

ACADEMIC CLUBS Join students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Campus Recreation classes and workshops—and access to our free gym, pool, basketball courts, and skateboard ramp—will help youstay active healthy.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at ourvirtual bookstore.

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

ESPORTSOur active gaming community hosts andattends regular gaming events for both casualor competitive players.

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One of the world’s great creative capitals, San Francisco has been our home since 1929. Our neighbors include giants in everything from advertising, animation, and architecture to communications, game development, and web design.

Simply put, Academy of Art University is an absolutely amazing place to be acollege student.

San Francisco


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MUSEUMSAcademy of Art University Auto MuseumLegion of Honor de Young Museum Asian Art MuseumSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) California Academy of Sciences Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Cable Car MuseumPalace of Fine Arts Theatre ExploratoriumWalt Disney Family Museum Museum of Performance & Design Museum of Craft & DesignMuseo Italo AmericanoCartoon Art MuseumMuseum of the African DiasporaMuseo de la Raza

THEATRES & VENUESThe FillmoreBill Graham Civic AuditoriumThe WarfieldBottom of the HillRickshaw StopAlamo DrafthouseGreat American Music HallThe IndependentThe Fox TheatreSHN Orpheum TheaterThe American Conservatory Theater The Castro TheatreSFJAZZSan Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco OperaSan Francisco SymphonySan Francisco BalletAT&T Park

TRANSPORTATIONMUNIAC TransitBART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Cal TrainGolden Gate Transit

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We are the Urban Knights—the only higher arts education institution in the U.S. to have an NCAA athletics program. Urban Knight Nation is proud to support our fierce student-athletes as they fight on to victory. Go Urban Knights!

Athletics

We are the Urban Knights—14 varsity athletic teams that represent Academy of Art University in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. We are dedicatedto distinction, sportsmanship, pride, teamwork,credibility, and creativity.

As an artist-athlete in the Academy of Art University Intercollegiate Athletic program, you are empowered to realize your full potential academically, personally,and professionally while on the path to collegiate success. The Academy’s Urban Knights compete as members of the Pacific West Conference.

MEN’SBaseball Basketball Cross Country GolfSoccer Track & Field

WOMEN’SBasketball Cross Country GolfSoccer Softball TennisTrack & Field Volleyball

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NCAA PROGRAMJoin one of our teams or come out and support your fellow artist-athlete. We play in great venues throughout San Francisco, including Kezar Pavilion, Paul Goode Field, SF Bay Tennis Club, and Presidio Golf Course, among others. Let the Fan Bus take you to the games.

The NCAA is a trademark owned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.


“What I like best about the School of is that the instructors don’t just teach—they constantly provide resources and opportunities for active learning.” Fei F. Ou 2015 Game Development BFA student

ARTIST ATHLETESThe Urban Knights have quickly made a name for themselves with numerous conference and national accomplishments including 10+ NCAA champion-ships. We are the first athletic program to win two NCAA National Championships (indoor and outdoor women’s track & field) in our first year of postseason eligibility. We have made over 40 postseason appear-ances in men’s and women’s cross country, women’s basketball, men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s tennis.Go Urban Knights!

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Apply year-round, and begin taking classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Our Admissions Representatives will help you every step of the way. They want to help you succeed, and are trained to make sure your application best reflects your abilities. Apply today!

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TRANSFER STUDENTS 1. 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, California 94105

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at academyart.edu

Or call 1.800.544.2787

Or apply in person in San Francisco

(Monday-Saturday)

79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105


YOUR COMPLETEDAPPLICATION MUST INCLUDE: • $50* application fee ($150 international)• $95* enrollment fee • International applicants require a $300* international student service fee • Fees can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover. By mail: check or money order *all fees are non-refundable, non-transferable

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The Academy of Art University is located in downtown San Francisco and providesinstruction around the world through its online campus. We offer training in manyspecialized creative disciplines:

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