Call 415-274-2222 Search Academics Admissions Campus & Athletics Online Explore Blog REQUEST INFO APPLY ABOUT US Overview Our Leadership Facts Accreditation Awards Strategic Plan News Events Meet Our Alumni Emergency Response About Us Since 1929, artists and designers have called Academy of Art University their home. Founded in San Francisco and family owned, it is one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation. We are first and foremost a professional school—a specialized place that helps you master your craft as you prepare for professional roles as artists and designers. Our hands-on, no-nonsense curriculum is taught by some of the finest minds working in today’s creative and innovative industries. They will help you develop your talent and acquire skills sought by the creative marketplace. All are welcome here. Our inclusive admissions policy is rare among art schools. We’ve found that our students’ potential doesn’t depend on their past elsewhere, but on their future with us. Find your place and your purpose at Academy of Art University, as you prepare for your professional career. Student Life at the Academy Academy of Art University is an absolutely amazing place to be a college student. One of the world’s great creative capitals, San Francisco has been our home since 1929. Our neighbors include giants in everything from advertising, animation, and architecture to communications, game development, and web design. Our Vision and Mission Our Vision: To be the first choice for students seeking a world-class education in the arts and the first choice for those seeking to employ artists globally. Our Mission: Academy of Art University prepares aspiring professionals in the fields of design, communication, and the arts by delivering excellent undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate and portfolio programs. Mission Statement Academy of Art University Institutional Learning Outcomes Our Core Values While a lot has changed since 1929, there are certain foundational values that will never change at Academy of Art. They were there in the beginning, and are a part who we are today. / Our Leadership The Academy of Art College was established in San Francisco in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, a fine art painter and Creative Director for Sunset Magazine. Assisted by his wife, Mrs. Clara Stephens, he opened the new school in a rented loft at 215 Kearny St. to teach advertising art. LEARN MORE Accreditation Academy of Art University prepares aspiring professionals in the fields of design, communication and the arts by delivering excellent undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate and portfolio development programs. GET THE DETAILS 1/5 Discover Academy of Art University Experience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour. SCHEDULE TOUR REQUEST INFO GET IN TOUCH 1-800-544-2787 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Get Directions SCHOOL TOPICS Accreditation Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Program Brochures Disclosures Student Code of Conduct Job Opportunities Campus Safety LINKS & RESOURCES Cares Act Student/Institutional Funding About Us Press Academy Life Brochure Accessibility Resources Course Catalog Spring Show Campus Map Emergency Response INFO FOR Prospective Student Parents & Families Transfer Students Industry Leader International Students Military Student STUDENT LOGIN >>> ©2021 Academy of Art University Disclosures / Terms of Use / Cookie Policy / CCPA Notice at Collection / Privacy Policy We and selected partners, use cookies or similar technologies as specified in the Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Accept Our Cookies