Creative Mind Podcast Bonus Episode – Ilse Metchek Talks Serious Business of Fashion

(by Bobby Brill) This bonus episode of Creative Mind features Ilse Metchek, the President of the California Fashion Association to discuss the business of fashion.

Five Popular Digital Tools for Professional Architects

Architecture design is often a collaborative effort using different design software. Mastering digital tools is a requirement for architecture students and professionals.

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Academy Weekly: Virtual Spring Show, Graduation, and More Upcoming Virtual Events

We told you we won’t be missing a beat! School may have moved online, but it’s certainly not cancelled, Spring Show and Graduation included.

Online Learning Tips: How to Improve Your Home WorkStations

An overview of all the tips and best practices that you can use to better organize your home workstations for artists and designers.

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Practical Values of Art History and Art Education

You’ve probably heard it before: there are no jobs for art majors, or that liberal arts degrees aren’t a worthwhile pursuit. It’s a common belief about art school—and it’s also untrue.

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Academy of Art’s 2020 Spring Show Goes Live

For the first time ever in our art school's history, we are proudly bringing the much-awaited showcase extravaganza of Academy of Art University students' works at the Spring Show exclusively…

Five Landmarks Influenced by Politics and Religion

Politics and religion have been playing deciding roles in the purpose and appearance of architectural landmarks. Here are five of the most prime examples around the world.

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Creative Mind Podcast Episode 6: Marjorie Sturm – Love and Heartache in Documentary Films

(by Bobby Brill) Producing a documentary film sounds easy at the start–just follow your subject around and capture what they do, and edit it all together into something engaging. But that's just the…

Five Popular Mixed Media Artists of All Time

Learn more about mixed media art, a diverse and creative art form. Here are some famous artists who created by mixing mediums!