The Academy of Art University - Online
Welcome to The Academy of Art University's Online University, established in San Francisco, California in 1929. The original goal for the University was to teach Advertising Art. The urriculum was expanded in 1933 to include Fashion Illustration and again in 1936 with a Fine Art Department.
You can complete a degree online, working full-time or part-time, when and where you want. The Graphic Design Program offers a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree, and a Foundations in Graphic Design Online Award of Completion.
Graphic Design Online
The Academy of Art University's online program focuses on conceptual development, strategic thinking, technique, and presentation within an environment that stimulates innovation. As a student you will develop valuable skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, packaging, branding and identity, web design and motion graphics.
Some of the programs offered include
- Associate of Arts in Graphic Design Online
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Online
- Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Online
- Foundations in Graphic Design Online Award of Completion
- Associate of Arts in Computer Arts Online
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Arts Online
- Master of Fine Arts in Computer Arts Online
- Associate of Arts in Illustration Online
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration Online
- Master of Fine Arts in Illustration Online
Accreditation
The Academy of Art University has been approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education of the State of California to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Associate of Arts (AA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Certificates. The Academy is accredited by the national Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
The BFA Interior Architecture & Design program is accredited by the Foundation of Interior Design Education and Research (FIDER) as a FIDER Accredited Professional Level Program.
Academic support
The school has an Online Academic Support team that provides individualized academic help. They focus on online learning strategies which include how to:
- effectively manage your time in a flexible class environment
- communicate with your instructors and fellow classmates
- successfully participate in discussion
Class Components and Participation
Your online class has students, instructors, advising, and staff. The only difference is that students interact using web-based discussion, email, phone, and fax.
Now instead of raising your hand to ask a question, you participate in an online discussion. You never have to worry about getting to class on time because the content is available to you whenever you need it. Discussions, lectures, and assignments can all be reviewed online whenever and wherever it is convenient for you provided you are completing material and assignments within the allocated timeframe for each module, or lesson. You will be given clear participation requirements in your course content. The level of instruction and interaction between students from around the world is exceptional.
More Information
If you are interested in any of these programs and would like to find out more, please request information from The Academy of Art University's Online University.
