Behind the Art

Ekko: Igniting the Runway In the 2024 Academy of Art Fashion Show and Spring Show, emerging fashion designer Ekko captivated audiences with a blazing new collection inspired by the element of…

ArtU Alumni Kristina Kovacs an animator on ‘Inside Out 2’

Kristina Kovacs was two years into her illustration studies at the Columbus College of Art & Design when she discovered “The Art of Finding Nemo.” This book delves into the design work behind…

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The Inspiring Journey of Beau Oyler and Enlisted Design’s Rise to the Top

Discover how Beau Oyler, the visionary behind Enlisted Design, traces his remarkable journey from rigorous schooling to founding a groundbreaking design agency. Armed with a Bachelor of Industrial…

Working at PARAMOUNT: Living the Dream | Alumni Spotlight

Discover Rain Zheng's journey through the film industry. A vibrant tapestry of relentless progression and hands-on mastery. Armed with an MFA in Film and Television Production from the Academy, she…

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Christopher Ewing: From Academy to Hollywood

Discover how Christopher Ewing’s BFA in directing and screenwriting from the Academy’s School of Motion Pictures and Television paved the way for his successful Hollywood career. Ewing, winner of…

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From Project Management to UI/UX Mastery

Kristine Jiao's insights into returning to school as a student at the Academy are worth watching to understand why it's never too late to change your career path. …

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Why Acting School

So, you want to be an actor? Cool. Anybody can do it, right? The best actors are the ones who don’t appear to be acting, so clearly, there must be nothing to it. So is the key to “keeping it real”…

Ever Imagine Going Back to School? Maybe you should.

One of my biggest fears growing up, is that I would grow up. From my vantage point, adults just kept on doing the same thing every day until they died. And now that I’m an adult, I’m bummed to say…

How to Enjoy Summer and Expand Your Creative Skillset

Find the perfect mix of fun and growth with our tips to glow up this summer. You did it! After an entire year of school, you finally made it to summer. Before you pull up on your couch and binge…

Take College Classes This Summer Anytime, Anywhere!

Summer classes don’t have to be a drag. With virtual classes, you can earn college credits anytime, anywhere, while collaborating with classmates everywhere.