According to the school, the Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest private art and design university with nearly 12,000 students. Established in 1929, the university offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs in 13 areas of art and design emphasis. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program.\r\n\r\nAcademy of Art University is a private and accredited institution of higher education offering professional art and design education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in San Francisco, one of the world’s artistic and cultural centers, the Academy prepares students for a career in art and design in a creative environment that is both challenging and supportive. Using state-of-the-art facilities, the Academy keeps its students on the cutting edge of technology.\r\n\r\nAcademy of Art University offers accredited degrees in Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture (MFA and M.Arch only), Computer Arts: New Media, Digital Art & Communications (BFA only), Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, and Photography. Academy of Art University is nationally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ACICS, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER) (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH). The Academy accepts transfer students as well as new students with all levels of experience.\r\n\r\nAt the Academy of Art University, students learn from a faculty of working industry professionals from top art and design companies. After graduation, students embark on their own successful careers thanks to the Academy’s excellent job placement resources and high professional and industry-oriented standards. The Academy offers unique learning opportunities through internships, alumni connections and collaborative projects with renowned companies.
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| School Type: | Campus |
| Degrees Offered: |
| Students | Enrolled Students: | 15,791 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 27 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $18,050 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $18,050 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,638 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 64% |
Associate's Degrees
- Associate's in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Associate's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Associate's in Commercial and Advertising Art
- Associate's in Computer Graphics
- Associate's in Fashion/Apparel Design
- Associate's in Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Associate's in Graphic Design
- Associate's in Illustration
- Associate's in Industrial and Product Design
- Associate's in Interior Design
- Associate's in Photography
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor's in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Bachelor's in Commercial and Advertising Art
- Bachelor's in Computer Graphics
- Bachelor's in Fashion/Apparel Design
- Bachelor's in Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Bachelor's in Graphic Design
- Bachelor's in Illustration
- Bachelor's in Industrial and Product Design
- Bachelor's in Interior Design
- Bachelor's in Photography
Master's Degrees
- Master's in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Master's in Architecture
- Master's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Master's in Commercial and Advertising Art
- Master's in Computer Graphics
- Master's in Fashion/Apparel Design
- Master's in Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Master's in Graphic Design
- Master's in Illustration
- Master's in Industrial and Product Design
- Master's in Interior Design
- Master's in Photography
Certificates
- Certificate in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Certificate in Illustration
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Pros
- Fascinating Classes
- Great instructors
- Number of degree offerings
- Online classes
- Student interactions
- Usable website
Cons
- High tuition costs
Reasons to Attend
Comments about Academy of Art University:
Tuition at the Academy of Art isn't cheap so my expectations were high. Once classes started I realized that my instructors' expectations of me were just as high. There were no breeze-through classes. They demanded attention, commitment and quality work.
As an out-of-state student, 100% of my classes have been online. The course modules are usually easy to follow, feedback is usually prompt and the workload is almost always tough.
Instructors seem to take their responsibility very seriously, working to make sure our time and money were well spent. It's been up to me to acquire the equipment and materials needed for courses on drawing, model building and photography, etc. They do not baby you. They assume competence and expect hard work.
Despite the similarity of online class webpages, each course has had a distinct 'personality.' The chemistry among students and the instructor makes for a surprising variety of experiences, almost always positive. Styles and personalities came through in ways I never expected and I've found I interact more closely with students online than I did with students in an actual classroom.
One of the biggest strengths of the A of A is their team of advisers. They make it easy to navigate the intimidating process of determining class schedules, registration and financial aid. This was a big relief to me, personally.
Spending so much money on a master's degree makes me nervous, and since I'm still a student I won't know for a while whether the pay-off is worth it. Time will tell, but in the mean time, I have homework to do.
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