Academy of Art University

03/13/2025

The final STUDY ABROAD info sessions are today!

03/12/2025

02/28/2025

Discover Linh’s incredible journey from a dreamy childhood in Vietnam to studying 2D animation at the Academy of Art University. She breaks down the magic behind making characters move, explaining how each frame shapes a story’s soul. Learn about the courses that sparked her love for perspective and how career guidance has given her a clear path to the animation industry. Join Linh as she turns daydreams into fully realized art, bringing imagination to the screen.

02/26/2025

Nothing beats the feeling of turning a concept into something real. Whether it’s sketching, modeling, or 3D printing, Industrial Design is all about bringing ideas to life. ✏️

02/11/2025

ArtU alum W***y Chavarria just scored a major win, teaming up with Kendrick Lamar for an exclusive Super Bowl LVIII merch collection!

Known for his bold, culture-driven designs, W***y’s influence is undeniable— from Paris Fashion Week to dressing icons like Beyoncé and Dwayne Wade, and now, leaving his mark on one of the biggest stages in the world.

Fresh off a critically acclaimed Paris runway show, he’s redefining modern fashion with elevated tailoring and powerful cultural storytelling. This is what it looks like when vision meets impact.

Image 1: Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images
Image 2: Photo by Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Image 3: Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images

11/21/2024

Join us on Saturday, December 7th for the Fine Art Faculty/Alumni Auction! Over 200 items will be open for bids from more than 40 Academy of Art School of Fine Art Faculty and Alumni, including original sculpture, jewelry works, and paintings. The Reception begins at 2pm at the Cannery in San Francisco. See you there!

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Join us for the Fine Art Faculty/Alumni Auction! Over 200 items will be open for bids from more than 40 Academy of Art School of Fine Art Faculty and Alumni, including original sculpture, jewelry works, and paintings. 

11/01/2024

Watch how our students transform ideas into a horror short film, gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of professional filmmakers. Go behind the scenes as student filmmakers talk about their creative process, from makeup and special effects to cinematography and collaboration.

Watch how our students transform ideas into a horror short film, gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of professional filmmakers. Go behind the s...

10/30/2024

Feast your eyes on the haunting beauty of ‘Beneath the Calm’ by our MFA Photography alumnus Jimmy Liu. Each photo invites you to linger and look deeper... Show some love if these photos give you chills! 🖤🖤