School of Illustratin Director Chuck Pyle

Director Chuck Pyle Shares How an Illustration Degree Helps Build A Successful Career

When people think of illustration, they immediately think of “just” drawing. As this overview video shows, however, you’ll see how an illustration degree can take you way further than that.

Academy game development student playing video games on computer

Game Development in Retrospect: Reliving the Last Twenty Years

Relive some of the most notable game development milestones from 2000 to the present.

School of Game Development

School of Game Development Executive Director Talks Community-Building through Games

“It doesn’t matter what the age group is; there are so many people playing some type of game now,” observes School of Game Development Executive Director David Goodwine.

Project by Animation student Lucy Xinwen Cui

Is an Animation Career for You? A Peek Inside the World of Animation

Are you thinking of pursuing an animation career or visual effects job? If so, you'll need specialized knowledge of art, animation and design.

Academy of Art’s Director of Sculpture on the Importance of a Fine Arts Degree Today

Director Tom Durham on the Relevance of Earning a Fine Arts Degree Today

Technology has so changed the ways and means to express creativity, that even the professional landscape has been reshaped altogether. The School of Fine Art’s Director of Sculpture talks about why…

Two models wearing collections by Academy Fashion students gaze at camera

5 Types of Classes You’ll Find in a Fashion Degree Program

For those who love clothes, accessories, and the human form, studying fashion might be a no-brainer. But if design isn’t your forte, a fashion degree could also open doors for you in fashion…

Key Classes that You’ll Take in an Architecture Degree Program

Architecture degrees teach students to combine math, the arts, engineering and science to create sustainable designs.

School of Music Production

What You Should Know About Sound Design and Music Industry Careers

Music industry careers have many exciting opportunities for students who want to get their start either in production, recording or composition of music.  

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School of Fashion Lands in Fashionista’s Top 25 Worldwide Rankings

What better gift to receive this holiday season than recognition and validation from people who matter most! The School of Fashion landed in the Top 25 worldwide rankings of Fashionista, and it’s…

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Fundamental Classes Required for a Game Development Degree

Thinking about building a career in game development or game programming? Knowing more about the kinds of classes needed for these degree programs can help you understand what to expect.