Academy of Art University San Francisco, California

Academy of Art University San Francisco, California

Academy of Art University is a private, for-profit art and design university in San Francisco, California, founded in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens as the Academy of Advertising Art. It has grown into one of the largest private art and design schools in the United States.

Key Facts about Academy of Art University

• Founded: 1929 (as Academy of Advertising Art)
• Type: Private, for-profit art and design university
• Location: San Francisco, California, with campus buildings spread across the city
• Family-owned and operated since its founding
• Offers both on-campus and online programs

Colleges and Programs at Academy of Art University

• School of Animation and Visual Effects
• School of Fashion
• School of Fine Art
• School of Graphic Design
• School of Architecture
• School of Game Development