Academy Weekly: Taking the February Wins, Taking Off for March
Last week was another busy one at Academy of Art University, with quite a few invitation sent out for campus activities, recognition of some members of our community (and beyond), and big winners…
RSVP: Fortnite Challenge Livestream
Even if you weren’t a gamer, you’d know of the gaming phenomenon, Fortnite. Jam-packed with challenges, rewards and new themes every season, Fortnite is truly a multiplayer battle royale game built…
Thank You: Welcoming Women’s History Month
As we get ready for spring, let’s take a moment to welcome an important yearly observance: Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! Accordingly, Academy of Art University would like to…
RSVP: Call for Resident Assistants in Campus Housing *UPDATE*
Academic requirements and extra-curricular activities not enough for you? If you’re still looking for something else to do, and you live in campus, why not become a Resident Assistant (RA)? Academy…
Animation School Alumni Help Captain Marvel Become Marvel’s New Heroine
There’s a new captain in the Marvel Universe and you best believe she means business.
12 Famous African-American Artists Around the Bay
San Francisco is known for its Golden Gate Bridge, but the city offers so much more than the iconic landmark. From elegant Victorian buildings to bold graffiti and lively music concerts, it is no…
On Exhibit: A Veteran’s Journey From a Life in War to Art
From Iran to Thailand to the United States. For others, this may seem like an itinerary for an epic adventure. For Russel Fadavi, this was an itinerary for survival.
An Animation Analysis Of ‘Spider-Verse’ By Animator Jean-Denis Haas
From Cartoon Brew: Click here for the article and video. In anticipation of that release, Jean-Denis Haas, a senior lead animator at Industrial Light & Magic as well as an instructor at…
Art School Pride: Academy of Art Alumni at the 2019 Oscars *UPDATE*
The golden statues have all been given out, and we're proud to report that three of the films in our nominations list below actually got to bring home (at least) one each! Congratulations again to…
Alumni Tips for a Career in Multimedia Communications
Multimedia communications provides exciting career opportunities to those with the ability to grab the attention of potential employers and make a great impression. As exemplified by two of Academy…