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Thank You: Honoring Memorial Day

Monday, May 27th, marks Memorial Day, during which we honor the sacrifices of the members of the United States Armed Forces. In memory of the dearly departed, Academy of Art University expresses…

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Art School Students: Submit Your Work to the Rookie Awards!

Attention, art school students! If you're trying to buff up your resume with awards, the perfect chance has come your way! The annual Rookie Awards is accepting submissions until May 31, 2019.…

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New Student Resources: Eight Things to do This Summer Before Art School

Congratulations, school's out (or will be very soon), and you've got weeks of summer waiting for you to fill with fun! While you enjoy your last summer before college, though, make sure to squeeze…

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Thank You: Graduate Commencement 2019

Congratulations, Academy of Art University graduates of 2019! You did it! After all the long hours of studying and hard work, you’ve successfully received your well-deserved MA/MFA diploma. We are…

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RSVP This Week: Congrats to All Our 2019 Academy Graduates

Congratulations to all the graduating students of Academy of Art University! You’ve put in the work, and now it’s time to reap the reward! For those still working towards earning their degrees,…

Academy of Art Spring Show 2019

Academy Weekly: Marching to the (Graduation) Beat of the Drum

The school year is just about ready to close, but it ain’t over till it’s over. As you can see below, there’s still a few more things going on before we wrap it up for summer. You know the drill;…

Campus Life Bucket List: Making the Most of Your College Experience

College is a time of personal evolution. Whether you are fresh out of high school or just starting your path to higher education, exploration of goals and interests during college is important.…

Prepare for Your Art Degree With Help From High School Electives

When you're in high school, you might think you don’t need to take art electives if you’re planning to get your art degree. You may want to wait until you get to college so you can study more…

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Screenwriting Degree Inspo: Top Original Screenplays From the Last 20 Years

Creating an unforgettable screenplay takes incredible care and talent, but there are also certain things that must line up. Unique story lines, the right actors, curated scene selections, and…

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Important Things You Should Know About Advertising Careers

When it comes to advertising careers, you have a lot more options than you might realize at first glance. Before an ad is released, it passes through the hands of copywriters, graphic designers,…