Academy of Art University offers degrees, online awards of
completion and individual classes online for aspiring artists and
designers. Established in 1929, Academy of Art University, the
nation's largest private art and design school, provides aspiring
artists and designers with career preparation, combined with
academic excellence. As a leader in online art and design courses
and degrees, all faculty are working professionals, and online
students create portfolios and receive instruction on par with on
campus students.
You can now complete a degree online, full-time or part-time,
whenever and wherever it is convenient to you. You can also
complete an Online Award of Completion program for personal
enrichment, with the option of taking Academy of Art University
classes in person or via the web. The online degree programs at
the Academy of Art University are accredited. All online
Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts
(excluding architecture) programs are accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Our School of Animation & Visual Effects merges illustration
2D animators (formerly under the umbrella of illustration) and
computer arts 3D animation. The animation and visual effects
curriculum provides students with an education in art, design and
technology to develop the basic skills needed to perform the
standard phases of animation:
The newly integrated program combines traditional and digital
skills. We aim to provide an intelligent and logical route for
students to achieve skills that satisfy them as artists while
arming them as assets to the industry, refined craftsmen and
leaders in conceptual development.
Computer Arts & New Media - AA, BFA & MFA (Online)
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The online School of Computer Arts/New Media currently offers
Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts
degree programs. The computer arts curriculum provides students
with an education in art, design and technology. Students will
develop a unique blend of skills that are applicable to many
computer-based applications. The department offers some of the
most technologically advanced facilities in the nation, and is
supported by a faculty of working professionals, who provide
students with direct contact to the industry.
The online computer arts/new media program's benefits include
self-paced learning, flexible schedules, no class fees
($400/class savings in the major), and clear presentation of
materials, with the ability to review and master each concept
before continuing to the next.
Our program is founded on traditional applications and aesthetics
that promote a command of industry excellence and practice.
Students focus on functionality, the target audience and user
experience. Their education is grounded in the fundamentals of
basic front-end and back-end scripting languages, which are key
components to web design. Students also develop skills in testing
and performance for communication and for profit.
Digital Arts & Communications - AA & BFA (Online)
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This new online emphasis entails an exciting 2-year program
designed to provide you with the foundations, basic tools and
concept development skills for professional internet design and
implementation.
Our program is founded on the traditional applications and
aesthetics that promote a command for industry excellence and
practice. Functionality, target audience and user experience
grounded on the fundamentals of basic front-end and back-end
scripting languages are key components to internet design as well
as testing and performance for communication and for profit.
Graphic Design - Certificate, AA, BFA & MFA (Online)
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The online School of Graphic Design currently offers Master of
Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degree
programs, as well as an online award of completion program. Our
program emphasizes conceptual development, strategic thinking,
technique and presentation within an environment that stimulates
innovation.
Students develop finely tuned skills in the areas of:
- Typography
- Print mediums
- Packaging
- Branding and identity
- Web design
- Motion graphics