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Program Overview ...... 5 Our Curriculum ...... 7 Our Culture ...... 9 Faculty ...... 11 NAAB Accreditation ...... 12 Degree Options ...... 13 Our Facilities ...... 14 Our Alumni ...... 16 Student Work ...... 18 Public Events ...... 22 Career Paths ...... 24 Galleries ...... 26 ...... 28 Online Education ...... 30 Additional Learning Experiences ...... 32 Academy Life ...... 34 Athletics ...... 36 Apply Today ...... 38

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Program Overview

The School of Architecture is a progressive laboratory of highly passionate students and a distinguished faculty of practicing architects, who work together to explore the boundaries of one of the most compelling professions you can enter today.

OUR MISSION OUR UNIQUE PROFILE We are dedicated to advancing the field of • Our urban campus takes advantage of our architecture by offering academic programs location in San Francisco’s innovation hub that foster critical thinking, artistic vision, and • Our programs pair conceptual design rigor with responsible leadership. We offer an excellent technical excellence design education by developing each student’s • We embrace and address contemporary culture capacity to synthesize critical thought, archi- and societal developments tectural vision and technical comprehension. • We actively participate in an international up- Dedicated to the relationship between theory, to-date architectural discourse up to date technical developments, advanced • Our fabrication labs and shop facilities are architectural design, and the practice of outstanding making and building, the program has an • We are at the pulse of contemporary research, exceptional profile. production, and building design • We create a supportive environment recognizing With a distinguished faculty of practicing the diversity of our student body architects, diverse collaboration teams, • Our students have the opportunity to engage in emerging technologies, fabrication labs, and real world community projects sensitivity to sustainable methods – together • Our School of Architecture offers Study Abroad we will participate in shaping our physical world. Programs in Europe Our exceptionally diverse and international • Our B.Lab initiative offers design-build studio community enables us to propagate a unique opportunities culture from which we address relevant questions • We offer the only fully Online NAAB Accredited on the future of our global built environment. M.Arch and B.Arch Programs in the US

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Our Curriculum

Architecture graduates are critical thinkers and problem solvers who develop a diverse range of skills and qualities during their studies. Supported by the insight of practicing faculty, we strive to educate future architects who are able to bridge artistic vision with technical comprehension. Through our programs, we enable our students to become responsible leaders in their field, who have the skills to envision, design and construct a desirable and viable future.

academyart.edu ARCHITECTURAL EXPLORATIONS TECTONIC UNDERSTANDING First year studios teach fundamental design Students develop a high level of competence skills from which students can pursue their in the technical aspects of architectural design architectural interests. Projects are geared to through thoughtful integration of structures, improve the students’ ability to conceptualize, building systems, and envelope assemblies, as develop, and communicate spatial ideas. well as sustainability and future technologies.

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THINKING INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS Through an analysis and understanding of In their final project students formulate aresearch type, program, and site, students will explore topic, and investigate concept, context and typol- the synthesis of an architectural concept from ogy such as physical site characteristics, envi- its early design schematics towards its final ronmental and programmatic factors as well as physical manifestation. We foster critical design cultural and societal developments that influence thinking skills and teach up to date, effective, and their architectural design. contemporary design processes so our students are capable to be confident and successful once they enter the profession.

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Our Culture

In architecture education, the studio encompasses the learning environment, the students, the faculty and the ideas that are promoted within each project. It is a culture that supports curiosity, investigation and production. All of our onsite students have their own workspace in a studio that they share with their peers during their studies. Many of our students are change makers and leaders, who are able to advocate for social equity. Engagement with issues that confront our contemporary society, particularly in the public urban context, is intertwined with the architecture curriculum.

academyart.edu B.LAB B.Lab is the Building Lab design/build program in the School of Architecture. Its mission is to cultivate and foster a spirit of diversity, equity and advocacy for future public practice among students through community-focused projects working with real clients and users.

GUERRILLA COFFEE UNIT A student-built mobile coffee cart designed to serve people who are experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, creates a new safe space to converse, listen and tell stories, by giving someone on the street a literal place to sit, a warm cup of coffee, and someone to converse with.

THE STUDIO ENVIRONMENT DESIGN BUILD STUDIO Both online and onsite studio environments in The Design Build Studio takes the mission of the Architecture programs encourage public and B.Lab into the curriculum by inviting 4th and 5th transparent dialogue between students and faculty. year students to engage real clients and users, Onsite students see quickly that the environment is investigate real sites and propose and build real one of open studio “classrooms” and presentation solutions that harness all of the skills learned in spaces in our amazing building at 601 Brannan the program. in San Francisco’s transformative SoMA district. Online, students are engaged in discussion and activities through the online platform as well as social media and real-time streaming of our events.

Beyond the architecture of our building and the connectivity of our technology, we strive to create a positive and diverse overall academic climate, supportive of group and individual discovery and learning. We promote the ideals critical to achieving a successful studio collaboration: optimism, respect, sharing, engagement, innovation, and the worth of time. The inherent value of all individuals from all backgrounds is recognized and respected.

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Faculty

Our distinguished faculty of practicing architects is working closely with our students to explore and advance the field of architecture and open up a world of knowledge and excitement. In addition to our faculty leadership, we have more than eighty professional part-time and full-time faculty from all over the world, who will support and challenge you to reach your creative potential.

Mimi Sullivan Eric Lum Executive Director Online Director

Mimi Sullivan, AIA, is a licensed architect and a Eric Lum, AIA, Ph.D., LEED BD+C, is a licensed principal of Saida + Sullivan Design Partners, an architect in the state of and NCARB award-winning San Francisco architecture firm. certified. He studied architecture at the Institute She has taught at universities in the for Architecture and Urban Studies in New York, and Japan. Her 25 years of diverse experience University of California Berkeley, the Harvard includes work in award winning multi-family/mixed Graduate School of Design, and the use housing as well as commercial, retail, civic Institute of Technology, where he gained his doc- building and custom single family homes. torate in architectural history.

Mark Mückenheim Yim Gloria Jew Graduate Director Assistant Graduate Director

Mark Mueckenheim is a licensed architect in Yim Lim Jew, AIA, EDAC, is a licensed architect in Germany and the EU, the principal of MCKNHM the state of . She has been teaching since her Architects and the co-author of the book graduate studies at the Harvard Graduate School “Inspiration — contemporary design methods in of Design. She has held academic appointments architecture.” His award winning work has been and professorships at the Technical University of featured in various international exhibitions, Nova Scotia, Tufts University , and CCA. She books, and journal publications. He has taught has worked in the Middle East and China where she and lectured internationally. also took opportunities for design teaching.

Jennifer Asselstine Karen Seong Undergraduate Director Assistant Undergraduate Director

Jennifer Asselstine, AIA, has 30 years of experience Karen Seong is a licensed architect in California in architecture and design and runs a design busi- and New York, as well as a LEED-accredited and ness in San Anselmo. After earning her Bachelor of NCARB-certifi ed professional. She developed her Architecture degree from , professional expertise while with Skidmore Owings she studied at London’s Architectural Association and and Merrill in New York and San Francisco. She worked in the US, London, Malaysia, and on held leadership positions working collaboratively projects ranging from hotels and senior housing to an with large international teams on award-winning IMAX theater. projects in the US and Middle East. 11 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

NAAB Accreditation

Our B.Arch (162 units) and M.Arch (63 and 87 units) degrees — are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) These accredited degrees pave the way to licensure. The accredited degree represents a high educational standard and is valued within the US and beyond. THE NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITING BOARD In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the , the , and the Doctor of Architecture.

A program may be granted an eight-year, three- year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards. Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a preprofessional in architecture for admission. However, the preprofessional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree. The Academy of Art University, School of Architecture, offers the following NAAB-accredited degree programs:

B. Arch (162 undergraduate credits) Next accreditation visit 2026

M. Arch (preprofessional degree + 63 graduate credits) and M. Arch (non-preprofessional degree + 87 graduate credits) Next accreditation visit 2021 academyart.edu Student design by Tara Abedinitafreshi, M.Arch SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Degree Options

BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.Arch) Offered as a first professional degree, the NAAB- accredited Bachelor of Architecture program provides an intense design education by cultivating each student’s capacity to analyze, synthesize, and develop intelligent architectural . The B.Arch allows an undergraduate student to most efficiently pursue an architecture license and successfully enter the profession with a comprehensive portfolio.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (BA) The Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Design is grounded in environmental design, providing a relevant and engaging studio-based and portfolio-driven . Students will develop their abilities and understanding in architectural design, art, architectural history and theory, fundamentals of sustainability and building tectonics, as well as advanced design representation tools.

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (M.Arch) The NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture is a holistic professional program offered in two tracks. Dedicated to the relationship of theory, up to date technical developments, contemporary architectural design and the practice of making and building. The professional M.Arch degree offers an internationally recognized credential.

MASTER OF ARTS IN ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (MA) The WSCUC-accredited Master of Arts in Advanced Architectural Design (MA-ARCH I and MA-ARCH II) post- professional degree programs allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest. Dedicated to advanced architectural design, these programs work to develop each student’s individual capacity through critical thought and rigorous exploration.

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Our Facilities

The School of Architecture is committed to continuously updating the physical production facilities of the school to accommodate and address the advancing field of architecture and the built environment.

FABRICATION LAB Advanced digital fabrication equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC routers –among many others– are deeply embedded into our curriculum. Students learn to use these tools and apply them in their design process.

WOOD SHOP Our fully equipped wood-shop facility includes a full array of hand tools, table saws, drill presses, and a host of other tools. The shop is staffed by qualified technicians who support students in realizing a wide scope of projects: from an intricate architectural model, to a custom furniture piece, or even larger installations.

METAL SHOP The metal shop expands students’ opportunities to realize their projects and explore the potentials of different material expression and technique. Students have the freedom to learn a variety of metal fabrication processes.

academyart.edu ROBOTICS LAB Our robotics lab explores emerging methods of representation and fabrication within architecture and design. As robot technology is rapidly advancing within architecture practice, we conduct hands-on research by design tied to the profession and potential building applications which innovate the field.

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Our Alumni

Our 50,000-plus Academy alumni across the world are some of the most successful and sought-after professionals in art, entertainment, and design today. But we’re just getting started. Our current pool of creative and innovative students are preparing to redefine the future. The School of Architecture mentors students to step into the profession. Our successful alumni take the leap into rewarding careers and often stay connected to the School of Architecture community.

academyart.edu “I got an excellent education, and I was able “My classmates and I have felt that our to build up a strong portfolio at the School of education has proven to be invaluable as Architecture. The supportive faculty guided we step into the profession. The program me through each step of the transition from a prepared us for a seamless transition student to a professional designer. The school between my education and career. I am so invites diversity and the design studio culture thankful for the support from my faculty embraces students and their creativity.” in and outside the classroom.”

Tara Abedinitafreshi Samantha Buckley M.Arch Alumna B.Arch Alumna Junior Designer / Bjarke Ingels Group Designer/Technical at Gensler < Student design by Tara Abedinitafreshi, M.Arch Student design, above, by Samantha Buckley and Giovanni Ribo 17 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Student Work

Building on the foundation of fundamental design, ethical awareness, and liberal arts, we offer intermediate and advanced design studios that help the students to unfold their creative potential. We provide them with the knowledge and abilities necessary to investigate their ideas and transform their architectural visions into built reality. We strongly believe in our students’ potential to shape the future of the our environment as critical leaders in their field. They enter the profession well prepared, as we educate them to become critical thinkers and visionary designers with skills and experiences to carry them into their architectural careers.

YING WANG M.ARCH STUDIO The proposal explores human experiences and cultural idiosyncrasies as a programmatic basis to develop a sequence of experiences. A sequence of site mapping analysis drawings were instrumental in the development of a scheme for the projected archi- tecture. The student then implemented her abstract concept into a distinct program that deals with spe- cific architectural phenomena.

HANNAH MOON M.ARCH THESIS The project is a vertical exploration tower within a river in Rovaniemi, Finland. The building harvests energy for itself and stores power from the nearby river. academyart.edu TSZ WAI LEUNG M.ARCH THESIS “LiSC” or “Living in Shared Community” is an innovative housing proposal that utilizes the concept of shared economy to address the chronic housing challenges that face cities worldwide. The project introduces a socially, economically and environmen- tally sustainable community that is founded on the opportunities of sharing across all these sectors in response to the lack of affordable housing in urban areas. (see also on the cover of this book).

NOJAN ADAMI, M.ARCH THESIS Following current political developments on a global scale, this thesis is based on the factual observation of the societal phenomenon of political “numbness” which does not prevail as much in societies that pos- sess and support a more dexterous street culture. The subsequent proposal of the ”Political Bazaar” is an underground market and an above-ground open plaza design, which has the ability to serve as an architectural paradigm for activating and further urbanizing American city centers. 19 SAEED AL NEYADI B.ARCH THESIS STUDIO ”Urban Follies” - The design exaggerates sensual perception and the everyday issues we typically ignore in order to create a series of experiences through which one encounters unseen sensa- tions. This happens by stretching the unseen and mapping its unnoticed movement through formal studies of shadows across time. In-between spaces emerge when splitting and stretching the site. These spaces do not participate in the visible world, yet they happen precisely in that location and moment where anything can occur. The follies express such moments in a way that it makes everyone aware of the unseen.

MALAK BELLAJDEL, NHAT HUYNH, HUSSEIN SALEH B.ARCH 2ND YEAR DESIGN STUDIO This design project launched with an investigation of how the mutation of abnormal cells in the body mutate. The result is a proposal for a fashion laboratory where the program takes advantage of the transformations of structure, space and form. Students work at the scale of the body and then the scale of a building to explore the possibilities of non-architectural and natural processes.

MENG FAN B.ARCH 1ST YEAR DESIGN STUDIO This project is based on a study of a series of spatial transformations that are then combined and further developed to become a “passageway” in which the experience of a path is enhanced by shifting architectural planes creating unique solid and void patterns.

academyart.edu JUSTIN GUNAWAN STEFAN ULTSCH, B.ARCH THESIS STUDIO B.ARCH THESIS STUDIO “Challenging the Museum” The traditional museum “Brownfield to Biodiversity“ typology is challenged by the careful weaving of pub- AA bee apiary promotes biodiversity on the site, lic and private while exploring the site as the medium and public recreational paths provide visitors a range of integration. At times a secluded and private pro- of active and passive experiences. This is achieved cess, the artists reveal their practice to the public through the bridging of the park’s layers while while the architecture allows for their protection, reactivating them through an array of pavilions that while encouraging visual and personal interaction. incorporate and promote its unique conditions.

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Public Events

Our culture is enriched through the events that take place outside of the architecture studio and classrooms connecting us to prominent practitioners and the current design dialogue.

LECTURE SERIES Our lecture series brings a diverse mix of highly distinguished and international guests as well as interesting young practitioners to our school to engage with faculty and students and to talk about their work. Recent speakers include: Frank Barkow (Barkow Leibinger - Berlin) /Michael Bell (Bell Seong Architecture - New York) / Peter Busby (Perkins and Will - San Francisco) / Sir Peter Cook (Crab Studio - London) / Stephanie Davidson and Georg Rafailidis (Davidson Rafailidis) / Neil Denari (NMDA) / Simon Frommenwiler (HHF Switzerland) / Sascha Glasl (spaceand- matter - Amsterdam) / Andés Jacques (Andés Jacques Architects - Madrid) / Wes Jones (Jones Partners) / Julien Lanoo (julienlanoo.com) / Keller Easterling /Jose Mayoral Moratilla (Studio Práctica) / Mauricio Pezo & Sofia von Ellrichshausen (Pezo von Ellrichshausen) / Takaharu Tezuka (Tezuka Architects) among many others. WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS We hosted the Architectural Association’s Summer School program where our students built a large interactive cloud (top left). Our students supported the Market Street prototyping festival in the fabrication of a public climbing wall installation (middle left).

PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND DESIGN CHARRETTES Design Charrettes with distinguished guest architects that lead student collaborative teams in a rapid hands-on design generation (above). The bi-annual Ethics and Leadership panel (below) features notable guests who bring specific expertise across a broad variety of contemporary topics. These events introduce students to design issues in our city that benefit from our architectural engagement.

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Career Paths

As one of the top art universities in the country, Academy of Art University Architecture graduates have a range of opportunities to choose from as they take the next step into a multi-faceted design profession.

These selected firms among many others have hired our alumni:

student design by Ahmad Jabassini , B.Arch SELF-EMPLOYED ARCHITECT Operating as a sole practitioner, firm principals run small to mid-sized offices sometimes in partnership with other principals. Firm principals are responsible for signing and stamping documentation sets, and must be licensed in the state in which a project is being built.

PROJECT ARCHITECT Leading a team in a medium to large architectural design firm, tasked with the development of acom- plex architectural design, project architects work with other members of the architectural staff in a firm to coordinate and lead design decisions.

CITY AND URBAN PLANNER Master planning environmental design decisions at the scale of a neighborhood, district, city, or region, architects can be part of an urban or design team improving urban environments.

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PROJECT DESIGNER Collaborating on large or complex architectural projects, project designers are crucial member of a design team

DESIGN CONSULTANT Graduates from an architectural school are qualified outside of architectural practice, to consult across disciplines; from building envelope design, histori- cal preservation, industrial design, furniture design, color, branding, business and product consulting, among many other possibilities.

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CONSULTANT Specializing in sustainability-driven design projects, sustainability consultants may be architects or other design professionals.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER As construction managers, architects contribute their knowledge of building design and coordinate the design delivery of a project from conception to final closeout.

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Our Galleries

Experience emerging artists at one of our galleriesExperience across San emerging Francisco. artists at Featuring the work of students, alumni, and facultyone fromof our Academy seven galleries of Art located University. Each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and throughout San Francisco. Each promote the arts in the Bay Area. The School of Architecture has two annual exhibits, where students have the opportunity togallery show theiris designed work to tothe promote public, the as well as a selected audience of architects fromwork all over of Academy the world. students, alumni, and faculty. Your show could be next.

ANNUAL SPRING SHOW The annual Spring Show at the end of every Spring The School of Architecture invites architects from Semester is a major event. The accomplished work all over the world to come to this exciting event and of selected Academy of Art University students is students have the chance to show their work and in the spotlight at the annual Spring Show Student engage with them on opening day. This show is truly Showcase. The show features all departments and a great exposure for our students. Past invitees were schools of the Academy and is therefore held in a giant architects from offices like David Adjaye Associates, warehouse to encompass all the exciting work that is Snøhetta, David Chipperfield, Bjarke Ingels Group, on view. The opening night attracts literally thousands and many more. of visitors. AIA ARCHITECTURE + THE CITY FESTIVAL

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE GALLERY SHOW AT THE ATELIER Atelier 79 New Montgomery St.

Every Fall Semester in September the School of Architecture participates in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture and the City Festival. This Event is running annually since 2003. The School of Architecture participates in organizing a themed event and exhibition that contributes to this major event promoting architecture all over the city of San Francisco.

GALLERY LOCATIONS Atelier Gallery 79 New Montgomery Street

688 Sutter Gallery 688 Sutter Street

625 Gallery 625 Sutter Street

435 Jefferson Gallery Cannery Suite 105

Located within the Cannery Courtyard at 2801 Leavenworth Street:

Cannery Suite 106

Cannery Suite 110

Cannery Suite 112

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San Francisco

Our home since 1929. We are located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, a global hub for forward thinking ideas. Cultural tolerance, open mindedness, and ethnic diversity, continue to define this city. The international arts and cultural scene and the leading technical innovation that originates here is changing and shaping our world like no other region.

We are utilizing this exceptional location and our urban campus as a laboratory for our architectural explorations that project far into the future of what architecture has to offer, what it can be, or might become.

In addition to this, the Bay Area has an array of exceptional architecture from recognized masters like Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, and Pier-Luigi Nervi to international contemporary practices like Snøhetta, Foster and Partners, and Herzog de Meuron among many others.

In addition to this, many new and exciting buildings are currenly projected by world renown firms like OMA, , Heatherwick Studio, Bjarke Ingels Group, and many others.

San Francisco is truly among one of the most exciting places in the world to study architecture.

right - our Architecture School building in the heart of SoMA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RENZO PIANO World renowned architect Renzo Piano’s vision for the new California Academy of Sciences creates an outstanding model for sustainable design at an unprecedented scale, the building is among the largest museums of natural history in the world with roughly about 1.5 million visitors annually.

DE YOUNG MUSEUM Designed by the internationally renowned Swiss firm of Herzog & de Meuron, winners of the 2001 Pritzker Prize, the de Young Museum in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is among the best new museum buildings in the world. The elegant, twisting tower rising above the tree line, provides visitors with dramatic views.

V. C. MORRIS GIFT SHOP FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT The V. C. Morris Gift Shop is located at 140 Maiden Lane in downtown San Francisco. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1948 as a proof of concept and physical prototype for the circulation ramp at the seminal Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. In 2007 the store was listed among the 150 favorite buildings in America by the American Institute of Architects.

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Online Education

Design studio critiques are central to the success of any architecture student. We

keep this tradition by using web conferencing to interact with students, and bringing online guest reviewers and critics to participate in the design process. ”

Since 2002, Academy of Art University has helped thousands of online students from all over the I am so grateful world realize their professional and creative ambitions. Our revolutionary online courses there was the online provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Study on your program, this made own time, at your own pace. Take full or part-time the impossible, classes. Let nothing stand in your way of pursuing your creative goals. possible. I got a great education which is ONLINE BENEFITS a view shared by • One-On-One Sessions with Your Director • On-Demand Demonstration Videos my husband who • Director Q&A • Town Hall Meetings runs a 48 person • VIP Guest Speakers • Live Streamed Events & Presentations architecture firm. • Career Advice & Workshops • Digital Portfolio Showcase — Judy Roessner Graduate School of Architecture Alumna ” Visit academyart.edu or call 415.274.2200 Sixthriver Architects / www.sixthriver.com for more information.

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Additional Learning Experiences

Academy of Art University has a hands-on program for every interest at every level. If you are looking to upgrade your career, explore something you have never tried before, or hone existing skills, we have a program for you.

academyart.edu PRE-COLLEGE ART EXPERIENCE (PCAE) This dual-scholarship program allows current high school students to take art and design courses at no tuition charge. In addition, they earn scholarship dollars towards future undergraduate studies at Academy of Art University. Visit https://www.dev.academyart.edu/academics/ pre-college-art-experience-program or call 415.274.2200 for more information.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Time for a career upgrade? Want to follow your passion? Learn, be inspired, and expand your creative potential by taking hands-on courses from industry- experienced faculty. Flexible art and design courses are available online and in San Francisco. Visit https://www.academyart.edu/academics/ continuing-education or call 415.274.2200 for more information.

STUDY ABROAD One of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. Take advantage of one or all of these exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

The Liberal Arts Seminar in Europe is a three- week intensive traveling course visiting some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy takes you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during Summer semester.

The School of Fashion at awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.

The Illustration Department also has a summer semester in Florence emphasizing cultural awareness in painting and drawing.

For more information about these Study Abroad opportunities, including cost and visa matters, visit www.academyart.edu/academics/study-abroad

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Academy Life

A substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this. Here are some resources and opportunities that are available to all students.

academyart.edu ACADEMIC CLUBS Join students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Campus Recreation classes and workshops—and access to our free gym, pool, basketball courts, and skateboard ramp—will help you stay active healthy.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at our virtual bookstore.

CULTURAL CLUBS Everyone needs a break from the studio. With dozens of clubs and organizations, fi nd a new creative outlet and build lifelong relationships.

ESPORTS Our active gaming community hosts and attends regular gaming events for both casual or competitive players.

EVENTS Campus Life is designed to inspire, educate, and promote fun. Our events are created in coordination with student-run groups and organizations. Make the most of your university experience: grow, learn, laugh, and run with us.

Visit https://www.academyart.edu/students/ clubs-organizations/events for more info.

URBAN KNIGHTS RADIO Listen live online to our athletics teams, hear unique talk shows, and dance to your favorite tunes on UrbanKnightsRadio.com, an iHeartRadio partner.

HOUSING Housing is guaranteed for all new, full-time onsite students. We have 17 diff erent housing options to choose from located in the heart of San Francisco.

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and fi lling meals in one of our dining halls with fl exible meal plans and Knight Kash. Use the Knight Kash on your student ID for dining on campus and at select off -campus vendors.

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Athletics

We are the Urban Knights—the only higher arts education institution in the U.S. to have an NCAA athletics program. Urban Knight Nation is proud to support our fierce student-athletes as they fight on to victory. Go Urban Knights!

We are the Urban Knights—14 varsity athletic teams that represent Academy of Art University in NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports. We are dedicated to distinction, sportsmanship, pride, teamwork, credibility, and creativity.

As an artist-athlete in the Academy of Art University Intercollegiate Athletic program, you are empowered to realize your full potential academically, personally, and professionally while on the path to collegiate success. The Academy’s Urban Knights compete as members of the Pacific West Conference.

WOMEN’S MEN’S NCAA PROGRAM Basketball Baseball Join one of our teams or come out and support Cross Country Basketball your artist-athlete. We play in great venues Golf Cross Country throughout San Francisco, including Kezar Pavilion, Soccer Golf Paul Goode Field, SF Bay Tennis Club, and Presidio Golf Course, among others. Let the Fan Bus take Softball Soccer you to the games. Tennis Track & Field Track & Field Volleyball

The NCAA is a trademark owned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. academyart.edu ARTIST ATHLETES The Urban Knights have quickly made a name for themselves with numerous conference and national accomplishments including 10+ NCAA champion- ships. We are the first athletic program to win two NCAA National Championships (indoor and outdoor women’s track & field) in our first year of postseason eligibility. We have made over 40 postseason appear- ances in men’s and women’s cross country, women’s basketball, men’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s golf, and women’s tennis. Go Urban Knights!

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