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Welcome (Back) to Art School: An Academy Primer

Congratulations! You're halfway through your first week in art school--that's back in art school for you returning students. We've got here the basics you need for a smoother campus experience, so…

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RSVP: Say Cheese! Academy of Art Joins the 2020 Chinese New Year SF City Parade

With winning entries showcasing the talents of our fine art school students, Academy of Art University’s Chinese New Year parade floats are always something to look forward to. Check out some of…

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Academy Weekly: It’s Official—Welcome Back to Art School!

January’s a wrap, and you know what else shut down along with it? That’s right, school break. Before we jump right in to the thick of art school things, let’s do a quick recap on what went down in…

Thank You: Black History Month 2020

Here at Academy of Art University, we would like to thank all of our African-American faculty, staff, students, and alumni for their contributions!

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Exploring Indie in Entertainment Arts: An Overview of the Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival provides independent filmmakers a chance to showcase their films in a major platform. And every year in January, it makes Salt Lake City shine brighter than Hollywood.

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Managing Your College Tuition: How the Cal Grant Can Help

If you’re a student living in California, the Cal Grant could help you pay for your college tuition — so long as you qualify.

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Alumni Behind the Scenes: January – Talking Pets, Houses of Horror

It may be the awards season for entertainment arts, but our recognition for our Academy of Art alumni go beyond the red carpets of these prestigious ceremonies.

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RSVP: Various Student Orientations Kick Off Art School Spring Semester

Spring semester is officially upon us, and you’re going to have to hit the ground running with these back-to-back orientations.

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Academy Weekly: Goodbye, Winter Intercession! Hello, Spring Semester!

Just like that, we’re wrapping up the first month of the new year—including the second one, courtesy of the lunar calendar. We’ve still got one final stretch before we officially move on to February…

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Watch: Industrial Design School Students Dream Up Subaru Car for 2030 – Part 1

Last school year, industrial design school students of Academy of Art University were given 98 days to fulfill a design challenge by Subaru . Now it’s time to see if the brief had been successfully…