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…

Women's History Month

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…

Academy of Art Resident Assistant

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…

San Francisco Bay Area Aerial View

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…

Academy of Art Chinese New Year 2019 Float

Academy Weekly: Floats on Parade, Tributes Paid, Red Carpet Glam

Well, that was quite a week. From art school alumni walking down the Oscars red carpet to the fashion school paying tribute to a legend and inspiration, the blog could hardly keep up with its own…

Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest: Welcome to PCAE!

Happy first-day of PCAE (Pre-College Art Experience)! You made it! Congrats on taking the leap of faith into mastering your artistic craft and finding your place at Academy of Art University. Our…

Academy of Art CNY Float Sketch

RSVP: Art School Float in 2019 Chinese New Year City Parade

New to the city and looking for something fun to do this weekend? Or perhaps you think you've seen it all, but still would like to see some more? Fret not, because there's a big parade happening…

Animation School Alum Reaches Out for the Stars with One Small Step

We all love legendary success stories with humble beginnings. Especially, when it is not only inspiring but also replicable in real life. That’s why we are nothing short of proud to introduce one…

Academy of Art’s Fashion School Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Earlier this week, the world of fashion was shocked to learn of the demise of legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. As Academy of Art's very own fashion school looked up to him both as an icon…

Photography by Mark Elzey

AAU Spotlight on Fashion Styling

The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University defines fashion styling as “creating fashion imagery and outfits based on a concept” – a central philosophy that is undoubtedly reflected in the…