An Intro to Photography School: What to Expect From the Industry

Do you enjoy capturing images and sharing your unique perspective on the world? Our intro guide to photography can help you gain insight in the industry!

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The Importance of Typography in Communicating Through Graphic Design

Typography can affect everything about how a message is perceived, so it is a huge part of communicating through graphic design. And yet, people rarely notice or acknowledge its importance.

Esports in Higher Education: A Trend to Invest in or a Fad That Will Fizzle Out?

Between the demand and financial rewards, college esports are undoubtedly taking higher education by storm. But are they really here to stay?

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5 Key Tips to Creating a Successful Advertising Campaign

All successful advertising campaigns share a few key traits. We’ve compiled five to help you get an idea of what’s needed – and how advertising school can help you get there.

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Know Your Field: Music Production vs Music Scoring and Composition

The music industry has various opportunities open for you to pursue the career path of your choice. Among these are music production, and music composing or scoring. So what sets them apart?

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On the Shoulders of Giants: 7 Famous Art Historians Who Changed the Field

The contributions of these seven famous art historians have changed how we approach works of art today.

Blast to the Past: Vintage Ads That Changed the Industry

Most people don’t think about how ads shape our lives, but these six vintage ads have become ingrained in our cultural consciousness.

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Alumni Behind the Scenes: Frozen 2

Seeing cool alumni work from our proud graduates gives us all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings inside—even at the peak of winter.

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RSVP: Academy of Art Revs Up for 2019 SF Auto Show

What: 62nd Annual International San Francisco Auto ShowWhen: November 28-December 2, 2019Where: Moscone Convention CenterEntrance: $10

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Why Taking Art Foundations Classes is Important for Art History Students

Art foundations classes can provide you with the fundamentals needed for having a better understanding of and appreciation for art.