How You Can Help CA Fire Victims
The devastating Wine Country fires just north of San Francisco have burned more than 170,000 acres, killed at least 23 people and destroyed approximately 3,500 homes and commercial structures. It's…
Academy Opens Doors to Future Artists & Designers
Attention future artists & designers! Join us October 14th at Academy of Art University for a day of career exploration and degree program discovery at our upcoming San Francisco Open Studio!…
Fleet Week and Academy Join Forces
For the 7th consecutive year, Academy of Art University is pleased to announce their participation in San Francisco Fleet Week 2017. The event, held October 1 through 9, offers a variety of…
6 Tips to Picking a Major that Works for YOU
Congratulations! You've just started college, or college is in your near future! You have tons of experiences before you, just waiting to be unfolded. Before you can confidently state your place in…
10 Tips to Good Grades AND Great Fun
College will be an amazing time in your life. It's filled with opportunities, self-exploration, a few mistakes that will make you a better person, and a ton of fun. The thing is, you have to learn…
5 Ways to Decorate Your Room for Cheap
As they say, there’s no place like home. Unless, of course, you’re in a brand new city bustling with inspiration and creativity, about to dive into a new academic year of possibilities! A room is…
4 Things to Know Before Your First Day
When it comes to college, preparation seems endless. With so many moving parts, it can be difficult knowing where to begin to ensure you’re off to a great start. Luckily, we’ve prepared a shortlist…
5 Resources Supporting Your Creative Path
It is widely known that college serves as a beacon of opportunity. Yet, with so much access to a list of resources, a few can sometimes slip through the cracks and end up forgotten. At Academy of Art…
5 Must-See Spots for Art Students
Every year, Academy of Art University welcomes dozens of new and returning students from all over the world to its San Francisco campus. With its long-running list of sights to see and fun things to…
Why I Attended the Academy
The Academy has seen many years of fantastic accomplishments from our students—from nationally-recognized doodlers to composers creating the music for the historic San Francisco Chinese New Year…