The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

Welcome to The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, one of over 40 locations within the established Art Institutes system, located in major cities throughout North America. The Art Institutes offers master's, bachelor's and associate's degrees, diplomas and certificate programs that specialize in the creative arts. Students receive a practical, focused education that prepares them to begin their careers with on-the-job skills employers need.

Faculty

Many of our faculty are experienced professionals with impressive achievements in their fields of expertise. They continue to be involved in contemporary creative trends and techniques and share that knowledge with their students. Our faculty know first-hand what employers need and they provide practical, hands-on education that meets those needs.

Career Services

Career services are offered to all students. From part-time and free-lance job assistance to professional development and interviewing skills, a career service advisor is available to help you.

Ideal Locations

This gorgeous "city by the bay" is a favorite destination of world travelers. People of all nationalities call San Francisco home. The arts, nightlife, cuisine - it's all here for the 6.5 million residents of the Bay area to enjoy.

Design

Good designers are an interesting breed; they live and breathe in the aesthetic and functional realm. Their discerning eyes notice type treatments on commercials and movie credits. A great-looking chair makes them green with envy.

If you are a kindred soul to this kind of thinking, check out our Design programs:

• Graphic Design (AS/BS)

Media Arts

In Media Arts programs, technology and creative vision rules. You'll become comfortable working with ever-evolving technology in the commercial arts. With most of these programs, you'll have animation, audio and interactive technology in which to express yourself. So, if you think of yourself as a storyteller at heart, these programs might be ideal:

• Computer Animation (MFA)
• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production (BS)
• Game Art & Design (BS)
• Media Arts & Animation (BS)
• Visual & Game Programming (BS)
• Web Design & Interactive Media (AS/BS)

Other Locations

Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? With over 40 locations across North America (plus The Art Institute Online, a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh), The Art Institutes has a school in just the right place for you.

• The Art Institute of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
• The Art Institute of Tucson - Tucson, AZ
• The Art Institute of California - Hollywood, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire - San Bernardino, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles - Santa Monica, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Orange County - Santa Ana, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
• The Art Institute of California - San Diego - San Diego, CA
• The Art Institute of California - San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
• The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale, CA
• The Art Institute of Colorado - Denver, CO
• Miami International University of Art & Design - Miami, FL
• The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale, FL
• The Art Institute of Jacksonville - Jacksonville, FL
• The Art Institute of Tampa - Tampa, FL
• The Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
• The Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur - Decatur, GA
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago - Chicago, IL
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
• The New England Institute of Art - Brookline, MA
• The Art Institute of Michigan - Novi, MI
• The Art Institutes International Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
• The Art Institute of Las Vegas - Henderson, NV
• The Art Institute of New York City - New York, NY
• The Art Institute of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
• The Art Institute of Raleigh - Durham, NC
• The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
• The Art Institute of Portland - Portland, OR
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
• The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania - York, PA
• The Art Institute of Charleston - Charleston, SC
• The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville - Nashville, TN
• The Art Institutes International - Kansas City, KS
• The Art Institute of Austin - Austin, TX
• The Art Institute of Dallas - Dallas, TX
• The Art Institute of Houston - Houston, TX
• The Art Institute of Salt Lake City - Draper, UT
• The Art Institute of Washington - Arlington, VA
• The Art Institute of Seattle - Seattle, WA
• The Art Institute of Vancouver - Vancouver, BC

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