All registered students, graduates, and alumni have access to Academy of Art University's Career & Entrepreneurial Development. A variety of services are available to assist in the career search.
Career & Entrepreneurial Development offers individual career counseling as well as advice on resume and interview expectations, portfolio tips, hiring standards, industry trends, and networking techniques.
Compiled by Jack Isgro, the Executive Director, of Motion Picture & Television Industry Outreach, these recorded workshops and handouts are a great resource if you’re thinking about starting your own business. Learn how to begin your business, do it legally, and protect yourself from some of the risks along the way is within reach.
The Industry on Campus team works with Career Services to connect students with top art and design employers by bringing them to campus to share their expertise and knowledge. View videos of Industry on Campus.
Watch the latest presentation from Alumna Photographer & Pulitzer Prize Winner Deanne Fitzmaurice who visited Campus on July 14th, 2011: Click here to watch!
Spring Show
Academy of Art University's Annual Spring Show event displays the best that Academy of Art University has to offer, student show their work to top industry professionals and the general public. See the student artwork.
Quotes from Industry
"A talented group of artists once again. I have to say of all the schools I have visited so far in this job, yours is one of the most impressive." - Ernie Edmondson, Walt Disney Animation Television
"I for one appreciate the serious art education you provide your students, as the demands for quality increase; the Academy of Art continually stands out." - Todd Harris, Disney Interactive Studios SLC
Industry Connections
Learn about industry trends, seminars and events happening in your field and view numerous external job boards for hundreds of job listings by searching Top Industry Websites.
With state-of-the-art campuses online and in San Francisco, Academy of Art University guides students to professional creative futures. Learn more about accredited degrees in 17 areas of art and design.