School ofArt History

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FOUNDED IN SAN FRANCISCO 1929 BY ARTISTS FOR ARTISTS

One of the churches visited during the study abroad experience.

ContentsAbout the School of

Art History ......................................... 2

What We Teach .................................. 4

Our Short-Term

Learning Experiences ....................... 6

Our Art History Leaders ................... 8

Our Facilities .................................... 10

Study Abroad Opportunities ........... 12

Career Paths .................................... 14

Our Alumni ....................................... 16

Testimonials ..................................... 18

Our Galleries ................................... 20

Online Education ............................. 22

Academy Life .................................. 24

San Francisco .................................. 26

Visit Us ............................................. 28

Apply Today ..................................... 29

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ENJOY A CAREER AS A/AN:RESEARCHERINSTRUCTORCURATORAPPRAISERCORPORATE CONSULTANTWRITER/REVIEWER

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School of Art HistoryAs an Art History student, you will have the opportunity to develop your studio practice while gaining an in-depth knowledge of art history.

Our curriculum emphasizes the Western tradition, and you will analyze artwork in the social, historical, and philosophical contexts of Western culture. As an undergraduate, you will learn everything you need to know to pursue a career in gallery and museum management, visual technology, arts administration, education, research, curation and restoration, or art and antique connoisseurship. We can also prepare you to move onto the graduate level, as our program offers a unique opportunity to receive a strong foundation in fine art as you hone your research and analytical skills in art history courses.

You will be able to pair your art historical interests with relevant studio coursework, blending two worlds to gain a far richer understanding of artistic production and become a stronger art historian and critic.

WHAT SETS US APART

ENJOY A CAREER AS A/AN:RESEARCHERINSTRUCTORCURATORAPPRAISERCORPORATE CONSULTANTWRITER/REVIEWER

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• Our program offers fine art instruction that is classically rooted in art history.

• Our summer Study Abroad programs provide immersive opportunities to learn art in Europe, one of the most culturally rich places in the world.

• Our Art History programs are offered both on campus in San Francisco and Online.

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LOOKING AT ART & DESIGN

We will examine the art, archaeology, architecture, and ideology that comprised the foundation of the ancient Greek civilization, and how it has influenced Western culture. You will write and present research papers to critically assess how such a culture became a fundamental phenomenon ingrained in the values and arts of today.

In this course, we will introduce you to the fundamental principles of art and design through visual analysis. Our curriculum focuses on a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, and graphic art, and will provide you with a context to engage in the art historical and cultural appreciation of two- and three-dimensional art.

We will impart knowledge of traditional methods of production and techniques used by the great artists of our past to help you understand their work’s intention and value. You will develop an appreciation of their artistic methods and how they directly relate to how we understand the work as we discuss its creation.

As a graduate of our Art History program, you will be a passionate and determined thinker. You will challenge people’s understanding of past cultures and discuss art and architecture through their place in our own historical narrative.

What We Teach

All art history starts from a foundation of theory. As an art historian, you will use theory to challenge scholarship, and through that dialogue, find your own voice and methodology on the way to becoming part of the next generation of intellectuals and art history specialists.

Our curriculum includes a broad range of courses, from introductory survey courses to upper-divisional seminars in concentrated areas. Our program offers courses covering Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Early Christian, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, 18th and 19th Century, American, and Modern art and architecture.

We will train you to marry the historical and material study of art through an understanding of artists, periods, and styles—by learning about the past to make it come alive in the present.

TRADITIONAL MATERIALS, TOOLS & TECHNIQUES IN ART

ART HISTORY METHODOLOGIES & THEORY

ANCIENT GREEK ART: THE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

Students working in the modeling studio.

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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (MA)

Unit requirementsMajor 27 units Directed Studies 3 units Studio 6 units

TOTAL 36 units

This degree is designed to provide an advanced understanding of western art history. The program offers specializations in Ancient Art, Medieval Art, Renaissance Art, Baroque Art, 18th and 19th Century Art, and Pre-War Modern Art.

The art historical curriculum is paired with six credits of fine art studio classes, which will familiarize you with traditional methods of fine art production, including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. This marriage of art history and fine art studies offers a perspective through which art and its historical trajectory can be uniquely evaluated and appreciated.

GraduateBachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Unit requirementsMajor* 9 units Core 27 unitsMajor Elective 9 units Studio 33 units Electives 6 units Liberal Arts** 36 units

TOTAL 120 units

The Art History BFA program blends academic inquiry and practice with one of the most extensive studio art and design programs in the world. Merging the classical tradition of studying western art with the skills and practice of a fine art education, you will gain an one-of-a-kind perspective and ability to discuss broad themes around history’s most enduring and inspiring works of art.

* All requirements subject to change without notice.

* Advanced Studies Art History

* * Non-Art History General Education

Our Short-Term Learning ExperiencesAcademy of Art University has a hands-on program for every level. Whether you want to explore something you have never tried or hone your existing skills, we have a program for you.

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“ The Study Abroad program was absolutely amazing! The experience of seeing the art and the culture of the people around it can’t be compared or replaced by anything else. I made some great connections and friends that remain to this day.

- Malorie Shmyr BFA, Animation & Visual Effects

PRE-COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD

Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry? Are you interested in photography? Do you want to learn to draw and paint? With the Academy’s flexible Personal Enrichment courses, you can explore your creativity and forge your own path to creative fulfillment.

With courses available online and in San Francisco, our Continuing Education programs provide flexible options.

Students can:

• Enroll part-time or full-time

• Participate in undergraduate degree or non-degree programs

• Apply for spring, summer, or fall semesters

• Transfer into undergraduate programs

• Attend day, night, or weekend classes

Our Personal Enrichment courses allow you to enroll in any of the Academy’s non-prerequisite courses. If you are a more advanced student and wish to take classes that have prerequisites, you may do so by showing completion of a similar course or equivalent knowledge. Contact an admissions representative at 415.274.2200 for more information.

Our Study Abroad Seminar in Europe introduces you to the art of regions within the context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Academy of Art University offers a scholarship-based Pre-College program available to all current high school students proficient in English. Scholarships cover tuition costs for the fall/spring semesters and up to four classes for the summer semester.

As part of the program, you will:

• Get an introduction to college life at a top art and design school

• Get direction and assistance in building a solid portfolio

• Earn college credit toward Academy of Art University for up to two undergraduate classes (three classes successfully completed with a grade “C” or higher = one undergraduate class). Excludes B. Arch, Art Education, and AA programs

• Discover career opportunities in various fields of art and design before enrolling as an undergraduate student

• Have your $50 undergraduate application fee waived when applying for summer or fall directly after high school graduation

Eligibility

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school. High school seniors are not eligible for the Pre-College Art Experience program, but are welcome to apply to undergraduate programs.

• While international high school students cannot take onsite classes, we welcome them to participate in our online Pre-College Art Experience.

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Student sketching a statue in the Legion of Honor.

Our Short-Term Learning ExperiencesAcademy of Art University has a hands-on program for every level. Whether you want to explore something you have never tried or hone your existing skills, we have a program for you.

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“ The Study Abroad program was absolutely amazing! The experience of seeing the art and the culture of the people around it can’t be compared or replaced by anything else. I made some great connections and friends that remain to this day.

- Malorie Shmyr BFA, Animation & Visual Effects

PRE-COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD

Have you always wanted to learn how to make jewelry? Are you interested in photography? Do you want to learn to draw and paint? With the Academy’s flexible Personal Enrichment courses, you can explore your creativity and forge your own path to creative fulfillment.

With courses available online and in San Francisco, our Continuing Education programs provide flexible options.

Students can:

• Enroll part-time or full-time

• Participate in undergraduate degree or non-degree programs

• Apply for spring, summer, or fall semesters

• Transfer into undergraduate programs

• Attend day, night, or weekend classes

Our Personal Enrichment courses allow you to enroll in any of the Academy’s non-prerequisite courses. If you are a more advanced student and wish to take classes that have prerequisites, you may do so by showing completion of a similar course or equivalent knowledge. Contact an admissions representative at 415.274.2200 for more information.

Our Study Abroad Seminar in Europe introduces you to the art of regions within the context of European history and artistic culture. Explore the extraordinary architecture and extensive collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects housed in Europe’s world-renowned museums.

Academy of Art University offers a scholarship-based Pre-College program available to all current high school students proficient in English. Scholarships cover tuition costs for the fall/spring semesters and up to four classes for the summer semester.

As part of the program, you will:

• Get an introduction to college life at a top art and design school

• Get direction and assistance in building a solid portfolio

• Earn college credit toward Academy of Art University for up to two undergraduate classes (three classes successfully completed with a grade “C” or higher = one undergraduate class). Excludes B. Arch, Art Education, and AA programs

• Discover career opportunities in various fields of art and design before enrolling as an undergraduate student

• Have your $50 undergraduate application fee waived when applying for summer or fall directly after high school graduation

Eligibility

• Students must be currently enrolled in high school. High school seniors are not eligible for the Pre-College Art Experience program, but are welcome to apply to undergraduate programs.

• While international high school students cannot take onsite classes, we welcome them to participate in our online Pre-College Art Experience.

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The School of Art History provides students with the array of skills and knowledge required for this rewarding industry. Whether pursuing a career as an educator, researcher, museum or gallery curator, our faculty of accomplished professionals will guide you toward success.

Our Art History Leaders

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Gabriela Sotomayor DirectorGabriela Sotomayor is a leader in her field, whose extensive experience includes work in art museums and galleries in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South America. Her research focuses on ancient luxury trade, particularly on the sourcing, production, and trade of ancient jewelry and gems. Her specialization is on Ptolemaic and Romano-Egyptian jewelry and gems, studying trade routes, archaeological finds, and jewelry/gem production—topics that she has covered extensively in numerous publications.

Sotomayor joined Academy of Art University in 2012, as the founding director of the School of Art History. She was a Gates Millennium Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis, from which she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history and archeology. She holds a Master’s degree in Greek and Roman Art from London’s Courtauld Institute of Art, and is currently completing a doctorate in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford.

Eileen M. Everett Academic Vice PresidentEileen Everett has been with the Academy of Art University since 1999 and has directed the Liberal Arts Department since 2003. Everett earned her BA in Art History at Indiana University’s Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts, and her MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara in the History of Art and Architecture. Her Master’s Thesis in the area of 18th Century French Painting was received with Honors. Everett’s Art Historical research covers a number of areas including European Painting and Graphic Art, Early Christian/Byzantine Sculpture, Ancient Greek Architecture, Medieval Architecture, 20th Century American Architecture, and 19th Century Photography.

Everett worked for several years in the UCSB Architectural Drawings Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind in the United States, where she cataloged and assisted in the exhibition of the work of R.M. Schindler and Albert Frey. She has also conducted research in the history of photography at the Getty Center and in private collections throughout Los Angeles. Everett’s research is currently focused on innovating the pedagogical approaches to teaching traditional art history in the classroom, online, and in study abroad contexts. In recent years, she has presented on this topic at the Western Associate of Schools and Colleges annual conference.

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Experience a real design agency with our industry-standard tools and classrooms with full production environments and client pitch rooms.

Our FacilitiesGiven our location in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are able to offer students access not only to a wealth of facilities designed to inspire and empower but to world-renowned museums and galleries as well.

Our Facilities

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REFERENCE LIBRARY Our fully stocked library features a DVD theatre and a variety of reference materials that will help you source subjects for many projects. Here you will research art history, cross-reference data, and exchange ideas with faculty and peers.

DRAWING WORKSHOPS Our drawing workshops featuring live models will enable you to expand your knowledge and appreciation for art.

FINE ART STUDIOS Our studios include 12 classrooms equipped with easels, tabarets, model stands, spotlights, cleaning stations, and painting storage racks to accommodate any style of painting, as well as a staffed, full-time multimedia room with theatre seating. Two of our studios are full-time anatomy studios in which you can paint live models. Our prop room is stocked with more than 100 fabrics and more than 3,500 different props for your reference.

WOOD SHOP Open to many Academy of Art University schools, our fully equipped wood shop is the only complete art and sculpture neon studio in California, and features a mold-making studio for one-, two-, and three-piece plaster and rubber casts.

Left: A student painting on the grounds of the Palace of Fine Arts.

Study Abroad OpportunitiesOne of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. We will delve into the numerous ways in which we can elevate your experience in class and beyond through our exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

STUDY ABROAD WITH US Our Study Abroad programs are designed to help broaden your artistic education by experiencing art and culture first hand. You can do this by taking advantage of Academy of Art University’s Study Abroad program. The Academy offers exciting opportunities that you can explore during your journey toward your degree.

The Liberal Arts: Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course in which you will study and write about the architecture and art you encounter in some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections. Lectures will supplement each museum visit, and you will be encouraged to examine your own creative instincts in order to develop pieces for your student portfolio.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy opportunity will take you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during our summer semester. Classes led by Academy instructors will meet Monday through Thursday, and museum visits and daily excursions to small nearby Italian towns will lead you to seek and find the wealth of beauty that lies within Tuscany. On one of your weekends, you will have the chance to take your artistic exploration farther by taking a weekend trip to Venice, which is included in the program.

Disciplines covered during this intensive program include painting, printmaking, illustration, photography, and art and architectural history.

If you have an interest in fashion, you should look into our Fashion Scholarship Exchange. Offered through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Check in with your director to make sure you are eligible for this competitive scholarship.

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

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Study Abroad OpportunitiesOne of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. We will delve into the numerous ways in which we can elevate your experience in class and beyond through our exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

STUDY ABROAD WITH US Our Study Abroad programs are designed to help broaden your artistic education by experiencing art and culture first hand. You can do this by taking advantage of Academy of Art University’s Study Abroad program. The Academy offers exciting opportunities that you can explore during your journey toward your degree.

The Liberal Arts: Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course in which you will study and write about the architecture and art you encounter in some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections. Lectures will supplement each museum visit, and you will be encouraged to examine your own creative instincts in order to develop pieces for your student portfolio.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy opportunity will take you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during our summer semester. Classes led by Academy instructors will meet Monday through Thursday, and museum visits and daily excursions to small nearby Italian towns will lead you to seek and find the wealth of beauty that lies within Tuscany. On one of your weekends, you will have the chance to take your artistic exploration farther by taking a weekend trip to Venice, which is included in the program.

Disciplines covered during this intensive program include painting, printmaking, illustration, photography, and art and architectural history.

If you have an interest in fashion, you should look into our Fashion Scholarship Exchange. Offered through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Check in with your director to make sure you are eligible for this competitive scholarship.

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

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One of the best ways to learn about the world is to see the world. As we work together to turn your passion for art history into a rewarding career, we will delve into the numerous ways in which we can elevate your experience in class and beyond through our exciting Study Abroad opportunities.

STUDY ABROAD WITH US As an art historian, you will be required to speak about the subject of art history with authority.

Our Study Abroad programs are designed to help broaden your artistic education by experiencing art and culture first hand. You can do this by taking advantage of Academy of Art University’s Study Abroad program. In partnership with the Academy’s Liberal Arts Department, the School of Art History offers three exciting opportunities you can explore during your journey toward your degree.

The Liberal Arts: Seminar in Europe is a three-week intensive traveling course in which you will study and write about the architecture and art you encounter in some of Europe’s greatest cities and collections. Lectures will supplement each museum visit, and you will be encouraged to examine your own creative instincts in order to develop pieces for your student portfolio.

The Fine Art Intensive in Italy opportunity will take you to Florence, Italy, for seven and a half weeks during our Summer Semester. Classes led by Academy instructors will meet Monday

through Thursday, and museum visits and daily excursions to small nearby Italian towns will lead you to seek and find the wealth of beauty that lies within Tuscany. On one of your weekends, you will have the chance to take your artistic exploration farther by taking a weekend trip to Venice, which is included in the program.

Disciplines covered during this intensive program include painting, printmaking, illustration, photography, and art and architectural history.

Finally, if you have an interest in fashion, you should look into our Fashion Scholarship Exchange. Offered through the Sister City Scholarship Exchange Program, the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University awards scholarships to study in Paris with Studio Berçot and L’École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Check in with your director to make sure you are eligible for this competitive scholarship.

For more information about these Study Abroad opportunities, including cost and visa matters, contact us at arthistory@academyart.edu.

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As part of Academy of Art University, one of the top art schools in the country, the School of Art History is recognized for graduating professionally ready talent across multiple creative disciplines.

RESEARCHER Develop your communications, research, contextual analysis, and presentation skills to join a publishing house, museum, gallery, or specialized institution as an expert researcher. Study and compile information on specific subjects that then can be featured in exhibitions, publications, or presentations.

CORPORATE CONSULTANT Apply your presentation skills and your understanding of the global art investment market, and tap into your network of contacts, to assess the monetary and cultural value of a variety of works of art. Search and acquire a single piece of art or a portfolio of artworks for private corporations interested in adding to their collections, as an art buyer, assessor, or art investor.

APPRAISER Determine the authenticity of a work of art, as well as its financial and historical value, as part of an auction house that specializes in a variety of art pieces. Help collectors and galleries develop their collections by identifying the right climate for purchases and sales, and set the pace for the art world and its impact on the cultural landscape.

INSTRUCTOR Teach classes on a variety of topics, from survey courses to focused seminars, at high schools, both lower and upper division levels. Advise students and present your research—in an accessible fashion—to your peers and the industry.

WRITER/REVIEWER Write and edit researched and fact-checked materials related to the arts for multimedia publication as part of a publishing house that produces books, e-books, and/or periodicals.

CURATOR Establish specialized collections of art for exhibitions and develop their catalogs, contextual materials, and labels as a museum or gallery curator.

Career Paths

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15Top: Painting by Lei Min. Bottom: Artwork on display at the annual Fine Art Auction.

ASIAN ART MUSEUM

LEGION OF HONOR

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

OUR ALUMNI WORK AT:

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With over 25,000 alumni across the world, we strive to keep our artist communities engaged and supported in their professional lives.

Our Alumni

MARIA MATTHIES Education Assistant, Legion of Honor

Working in a museum has been Maria Matthies’ “forever dream” since she was eight years old. A school activity in third grade involving the Mona Lisa and a Piet Mondrian piece sparked an interest in art that has grown over the years, leading her to an internship at the Legion of Honor.

While a Master’s student in art history at Academy of Art University, Matthies headed to the stunning beaux arts building once a week to teach sixth graders about art through an award-winning program called “Get Smart

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“ When I was looking for an internship, I knew I wanted to be doing something in museum studies, and museum education is a great entry point for my professional career. Also, it’s so important that kids have this opportunity, since a lot of kids don’t have art in their schools.

- Maria Matthies, Art History MA alumna

With Art: Past and Present.” The program invites Bay Area students to go deeper into art by leading them through activities where they form their own gallery exhibits, investigate ancient objects and select a detail from an artwork to draw themselves.

“I love it,” says Matthies. “It’s really fun and it’s great to work with all the different kids. When I was looking for an internship I knew I wanted to be doing something in museum studies, and museum education is a great entry point for my professional career. Also, it’s so important that kids have this opportunity, since a lot of kids don’t have art in their schools.”

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Maria Matthies teaching at the Legion of Honor.

After graduating from UCSC in 2009, Matthies and her husband set off for Germany so she could learn the language in preparation for a Master’s degree in art history. “The museum in Stuttgart was beautiful,” she recalls. “I went there all the time. It really cultivated my appreciation of German art.” Matthies has been drawn to museums ever since that third grade spark of inspiration, and seeks them out wherever she goes. During trips to visit her grandmother in Colorado, she always includes a visit to the Denver Fine Arts Museum.

“She’s one of our best art history majors,” says School of Art History Director Gabriela Sotomayor, “and I really am proud that she’s using her skills and transforming them into a wonderful opportunity not just for herself but also for the museum visitors to learn about art. It’s a beautiful example of what you can do with an art history degree.”

In February 2015, surrounded by Victorian paintings, Matthies instructed a group of sixth graders on drawing techniques. Animatedly, she discussed shading, smudging and texturing. Then she passed out paper and pencils and instructed the students to choose a detail from one of the paintings in the gallery, and then draw it. Girls in navy blue sailor dresses and boys in hoodie sweatshirts set up their stools in front of paintings like John Martin’s The Assuaging of the Waters and Konstantin Makovsky’s The Russian Bride.

“She possesses all the qualities we look for in an intern,” says Emily Jennings, Manager of School and Teacher Programs at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. “She has a clear skill set about how to make activities developmentally appropriate for students. And we’re able to give her a great understanding about museum work. So it’s a great exchange.”

Tammy Tran.

TAMMY TRAN, BFA ‘14 Exhibition Aid, National Gallery of Art

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People everywhere need someone to tell their stories. Our students and alumni have become today’s storytellers—in audio, video, online, on air, and on every platform. Our acclaimed professionals are in the heart of the study of art history.

Testimonials

“San Francisco’s such a historical city,” says Tammy Tran. “I knew I wanted to be in a city that’s rich in culture and art and filled with art galleries.”

“All of my classes—taught by all these top art historians and students of art history like me—helped me understand art on a much deeper level,” says the 2014 graduate of the BFA program, who is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Washington, D.C. “Plus, I was able to take advantage of classes from

other schools and learn about other media, like metal work, oil painting, and printmaking, which is my favorite.”

“One of the best parts out of attending the Academy was the chance to go out into the city and learn from and work in local museums and galleries,” she says. “I loved that I could lessons from class to very practical work at places like the Asian Art Museum. It made for an even better experience.”

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“ Not only did the Art History program teach me to read and analyze art, but it also taught me to truly look at art. In fact, I think that was one of the best things I learned from my instructors in the Art History program.- Tammy Tran, BFA Art History alumna

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a second language, so they declined me at first.”

“It was a gamble and a collaboration that showed me the school’s willingness to help students do well.”

“Both my degrees immediately employed me, and that’s reflected by the opportunities that my employers have afforded me. Art history is such a passport to where I want to go.”

“I graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Art History and Business Administration in 1992 and since 1993, I have been president of Cloud Nine Design, a website design and graphic arts studio in Atlanta, GA. Over the last five years, I have become very interested in the emerging filed of digital art history, so I decided to expand my career and pursue an MA in Art History. My expanded career goal is to write dynamic, immersive art history curriculum and teach undergraduate and graduate courses at accredited universities, so I conducted extensive research on

Susan Ogilvie.

SUSAN OGILVIE, MFA ‘12 & MA ‘15 Instructor, Northwest College of Art & Design

LAURA MARTIN MA Art History student

accredited, graduate degree programs in Art History. I decided to enroll at Academy of Art University because it is the largest private school of art and design in the United States and it is very well respected in the arts. I also chose to enroll at the Academy, because I was impressed with the credentials and experience of the instructors in the School of Art History. Based on my research, it was clear that an MA in Art History from the Academy would give me the foundation I needed to successfully pursue my goals.”

“I jumped at the opportunity to continue learning at the Academy because I knew the quality of the education I would get and the caliber of its instructors,” Susan Ogilvie says, citing the school’s director, Gabriela Sotomayor, as a sterling example of a caring and nurturing educator.

“I was one of the first eight students in the Art History MA program,” she adds, noting that it was not an easy feat gaining admission into the program. “They loved my portfolio from the School of Illustration, but I didn’t have

Featuring the work of students and alumni, the Atelier showcases an ever-changing array of student work, photography, home decor, stationary, books, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. Shop for the latest works from the next generation of artists in a curated gallery space, or attend one of our exciting events.

ATELIER GALLERY 79 New Montgomery St.

Come experience emerging artists at one of our four galleries across San Francisco. Featuring the work of students, alumni, and faculty from Academy of Art University, each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and promote the arts in the Bay Area. All proceeds benefit the artists and Academy of Art University’s Scholarship Fund.

Our Galleries

625 GALLERY 625 Sutter St.

Located in our main photography building, the 625 Gallery showcases emerging photography and fine art students as well as alumni work.

CANNERY GALLERY 2801 Leavenworth St.

Adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge in the historic cannery building, the Cannery Gallery showcases emerging student artists as well as alumni work.

688 SUTTER GALLERY 688 Sutter St.

Located along downtown San Francisco’s Sutter Street gallery row, 688 Gallery and nearby 625 Gallery form a mini-destination for art enthusiasts interested in the latest works by Academy of Art University students, alumni, and faculty.

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Featuring the work of students and alumni, the Atelier showcases an ever-changing array of student work, photography, home decor, stationary, books, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and much more. Shop for the latest works from the next generation of artists in a curated gallery space, or attend one of our exciting events.

ATELIER GALLERY 79 New Montgomery St.

Come experience emerging artists at one of our four galleries across San Francisco. Featuring the work of students, alumni, and faculty from Academy of Art University, each gallery is designed to promote the work of our community and promote the arts in the Bay Area. All proceeds benefit the artists and Academy of Art University’s Scholarship Fund.

Our Galleries

625 GALLERY 625 Sutter St.

Located in our main photography building, the 625 Gallery showcases emerging photography and fine art students as well as alumni work.

CANNERY GALLERY 2801 Leavenworth St.

Adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge in the historic cannery building, the Cannery Gallery showcases emerging student artists as well as alumni work.

688 SUTTER GALLERY 688 Sutter St.

Located along downtown San Francisco’s Sutter Street gallery row, 688 Gallery and nearby 625 Gallery form a mini-destination for art enthusiasts interested in the latest works by Academy of Art University students, alumni, and faculty.

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How The Courses WorkCREATE YOUR OWN CLASS SCHEDULEWhen you take online courses at the Academy, you are free to manage your own time; there are no set class schedules that require you to be online at specific times of the day. Course content is divided evenly across 15 modules spread out during a semester. Each module’s coursework—instructional videos, audio-enhanced slideshows, digital documentation, interviews, and more—is made available at the start of each module period.

ENGAGE YOUR PEERS You may work and study independently, but that does not mean you cannot call on the support of your online classmates. Each course offers a class discussion area where students and instructors can freely exchange thoughts, post work, and provide or receive creative feedback. The discussion area’s sole purpose is to give you and your peers the opportunity to support one another’s development as artists.

To find out more, contact an admissions representative or visit www.academyart.edu/online-education.

Online Education

Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Take full- or part-time classes. Let nothing stand in your way of pursuing your creative goals.

BONNIE PANGMFA, School of Illustration

“Academy of Art University’s Online Education provides me the privilege to receive quality education while staying with my family in Hong Kong. The program’s flexibility gives me great freedom to manage my time, work on side projects, and even come to study abroad for the summer semester! I have especially benefited from the online career talks which helped me land my current position at an animation studio.”

ARTHUR BULLOCK JR.MFA, School of Animation

“Online Education at Academy of Art University was a perfect fit for my lifestyle for several reasons. Working toward a graduate degree in visual effects, I knew I wanted to go to one of the top schools in the field. With their online program, I can complete courses from anywhere on the planet, and continue learning industry-proven techniques that will help me advance my career to the next level.”

ONLINE INCLUDES

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH YOUR DIRECTORON-DEMAND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS DIRECTOR Q&ATOWN HALL MEETINGSVIP GUEST SPEAKERSLIVE STREAMED EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSCAREER ADVICE & WORKSHOPSDIGITAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

SUBMIT YOUR WORK & RECEIVE FEEDBACK We have developed our own custom Learning Management System (LMS) to specifically teach art and design. The LMS is a centralized web tool that lets students and faculty easily interact and exchange digital assets. The LMS whiteboard feature allows instructors to mark up your work and provide detailed feedback, even audio commentary. The LMS also serves as your central hub for class news and updates, grade information, ESL support, scheduling one-on-one tutoring sessions, and a host of other features tailored to make your online education as rich as possible.

Since 2002, Academy of Art University has helped thousands of online art students from all over the world realize their professional and creative ambitions.

“ Online classes at Academy of Art University allowed me to stay in Dallas and still connect to a world of creative inspiration. - Lenworth “Joonbug” McIntosh

MFA, Fashion Merchandising

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How The Courses WorkCREATE YOUR OWN CLASS SCHEDULEWhen you take online courses at the Academy, you are free to manage your own time; there are no set class schedules that require you to be online at specific times of the day. Course content is divided evenly across 15 modules spread out during a semester. Each module’s coursework—instructional videos, audio-enhanced slideshows, digital documentation, interviews, and more—is made available at the start of each module period.

ENGAGE YOUR PEERS You may work and study independently, but that does not mean you cannot call on the support of your online classmates. Each course offers a class discussion area where students and instructors can freely exchange thoughts, post work, and provide or receive creative feedback. The discussion area’s sole purpose is to give you and your peers the opportunity to support one another’s development as artists.

To find out more, contact an admissions representative or visit www.academyart.edu/online-education.

Online Education

Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Take full- or part-time classes. Let nothing stand in your way of pursuing your creative goals.

BONNIE PANGMFA, School of Illustration

“Academy of Art University’s Online Education provides me the privilege to receive quality education while staying with my family in Hong Kong. The program’s flexibility gives me great freedom to manage my time, work on side projects, and even come to study abroad for the summer semester! I have especially benefited from the online career talks which helped me land my current position at an animation studio.”

ARTHUR BULLOCK JR.MFA, School of Animation

“Online Education at Academy of Art University was a perfect fit for my lifestyle for several reasons. Working toward a graduate degree in visual effects, I knew I wanted to go to one of the top schools in the field. With their online program, I can complete courses from anywhere on the planet, and continue learning industry-proven techniques that will help me advance my career to the next level.”

ONLINE INCLUDES

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WITH YOUR DIRECTORON-DEMAND DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS DIRECTOR Q&ATOWN HALL MEETINGSVIP GUEST SPEAKERSLIVE STREAMED EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSCAREER ADVICE & WORKSHOPSDIGITAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE

SUBMIT YOUR WORK & RECEIVE FEEDBACK We have developed our own custom Learning Management System (LMS) to specifically teach art and design. The LMS is a centralized web tool that lets students and faculty easily interact and exchange digital assets. The LMS whiteboard feature allows instructors to mark up your work and provide detailed feedback, even audio commentary. The LMS also serves as your central hub for class news and updates, grade information, ESL support, scheduling one-on-one tutoring sessions, and a host of other features tailored to make your online education as rich as possible.

Since 2002, Academy of Art University has helped thousands of online art students from all over the world realize their professional and creative ambitions.

“ Online classes at Academy of Art University allowed me to stay in Dallas and still connect to a world of creative inspiration. - Lenworth “Joonbug” McIntosh

MFA, Fashion Merchandising

”

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Academy LifeA substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this.

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.

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

ACADEMIC CLUBS Join a community of Academy of Art University students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Get active and stay healthy with our free Campus Recreation classes and workshops, or use the gym, pool, basketball courts, and/or skateboard ramp.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at our virtual bookstore. As an Academy of Art University student, you can buy or sell textbooks here.

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

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

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and filling meals in one of our dining halls with flexible meal plans and Knight Kash. The Knight Kash program enables your student ID for dining on campus and at select off-campus vendors, giving you the ultimate flexibility, variety, and value you deserve.

ATHLETICS We believe in nurturing the whole artist by developing athletic ability along with artistic talent. We are proud to be the only higher arts education institution in the country to have an NCAA athletics program. Recreational intramural sports are also available. Learn more at artuathletics.com.

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Academy LifeA substantial part of an artist’s growth and inspiration occurs outside the classroom or studio. At Academy of Art University, we understand this.

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.

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

ACADEMIC CLUBS Join a community of Academy of Art University students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information.

FITNESS & RECREATION Get active and stay healthy with our free Campus Recreation classes and workshops, or use the gym, pool, basketball courts, and/or skateboard ramp.

VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE All required textbooks are available at our virtual bookstore. As an Academy of Art University student, you can buy or sell textbooks here.

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

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

DINING Stay healthy with delicious and filling meals in one of our dining halls with flexible meal plans and Knight Kash. The Knight Kash program enables your student ID for dining on campus and at select off-campus vendors, giving you the ultimate flexibility, variety, and value you deserve.

ATHLETICS We believe in nurturing the whole artist by developing athletic ability along with artistic talent. We are proud to be the only higher arts education institution in the country to have an NCAA athletics program. Recreational intramural sports are also available. Learn more at artuathletics.com.

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Our home since 1929

San Francisco

Experience what makes San Francisco the best place for creative minds.

MUSEUMSAcademy of Art University Automobile Museum

Legion of Honor

de Young Museum

Asian Art Museum

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

California Academy of Sciences

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Cable Car Museum

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Exploratorium

Walt Disney Family Museum

Museum of Performance & Design

Museum of Craft & Design

Museo Italo Americano

GALLERIESAtelier

625 Gallery

The Cannery

688 Sutter Gallery

NEWS SOURCESSFGate San Francisco Chronicle SF Weekly

TRANSPORTATIONMUNI

AC Transit

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

Cal Train

Golden Gate Transit

SamTrans

THEATRES & VENUESThe Fillmore

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

The Warfield

Bottom of the Hill

Rickshaw Stop

Alamo Drafthouse

Great American Music Hall

The Independent

The Fox Theatre

SHN Orpheum Theater

The American Conservatory Theater

The Castro Theatre

SFJAZZ

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco Ballet

AT&T Park

DISCOUNTSOur partnerships get our students further with discounts that let them enjoy the San Francisco life to the fullest.

For a list of where you can get some great deals, visit www.academyart.edu/students/city-life.2626

Our home since 1929

San Francisco

Experience what makes San Francisco the best place for creative minds.

MUSEUMSAcademy of Art University Automobile Museum

Legion of Honor

de Young Museum

Asian Art Museum

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

California Academy of Sciences

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Cable Car Museum

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Exploratorium

Walt Disney Family Museum

Museum of Performance & Design

Museum of Craft & Design

Museo Italo Americano

GALLERIESAtelier

625 Gallery

The Cannery

688 Sutter Gallery

NEWS SOURCESSFGate San Francisco Chronicle SF Weekly

TRANSPORTATIONMUNI

AC Transit

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

Cal Train

Golden Gate Transit

SamTrans

THEATRES & VENUESThe Fillmore

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

The Warfield

Bottom of the Hill

Rickshaw Stop

Alamo Drafthouse

Great American Music Hall

The Independent

The Fox Theatre

SHN Orpheum Theater

The American Conservatory Theater

The Castro Theatre

SFJAZZ

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco Opera

San Francisco Symphony

San Francisco Ballet

AT&T Park

DISCOUNTSOur partnerships get our students further with discounts that let them enjoy the San Francisco life to the fullest.

For a list of where you can get some great deals, visit www.academyart.edu/students/city-life. 27

Visit UsExperience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour of galleries, exhibits, housing, and top notch facilities.

Call us at 415.618.8576 or email us at campustours@academyart.edu and we will customize a tour that’s right for you.

Discover your creative potential, online and on campus in San Francisco.

Apply Today

WHEN TO APPLYYou can apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at Academy of Art University.

Apply year-round to enroll for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

HOW TO APPLYONLINE AT: academyart.edu

BY PHONE: 1.800.544.2787

IN PERSON: (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

• $50 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee

• $95 non-refundable, non-transferable enrollment fee

• International applicants must also include a non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000 tuition fee (credited toward tuition).

• Fees can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or check/money order (by mail).

TRANSFER STUDENTS1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

2. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS TO: transcripts@academyart.edu

OR

MAIL TRANSCRIPTS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO: Academy of Art University Attn: Undergraduate Admissions Office 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

To jumpstart your transfer process, you may submit unofficial transcripts from a domestic college or university to transferoffice@academyart.edu.

This will allow you to receive an evaluation in advance on previously completed coursework. Include your: first name, last name, phone number where you can be reached, and your area of interest at Academy of Art University.

Visit academyart.edu to learn more about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations, and other information.

Academy of Art University admits students of any race, color, age, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, physical handicap, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

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Visit UsExperience our urban campus in the heart of San Francisco with a guided tour of galleries, exhibits, housing, and top notch facilities.

Call us at 415.618.8576 or email us at campustours@academyart.edu and we will customize a tour that’s right for you.

Discover your creative potential, online and on campus in San Francisco.

Apply Today

WHEN TO APPLYYou can apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at Academy of Art University.

Apply year-round to enroll for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

HOW TO APPLYONLINE AT: academyart.edu

BY PHONE: 1.800.544.2787

IN PERSON: (Monday-Saturday) 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:

• $50 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee

• $95 non-refundable, non-transferable enrollment fee

• International applicants must also include a non-refundable, non-transferable $1,000 tuition fee (credited toward tuition).

• Fees can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or check/money order (by mail).

TRANSFER STUDENTS1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

2. SUBMIT ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS TO: transcripts@academyart.edu

OR

MAIL TRANSCRIPTS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO: Academy of Art University Attn: Undergraduate Admissions Office 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94105

To jumpstart your transfer process, you may submit unofficial transcripts from a domestic college or university to transferoffice@academyart.edu.

This will allow you to receive an evaluation in advance on previously completed coursework. Include your: first name, last name, phone number where you can be reached, and your area of interest at Academy of Art University.

Visit academyart.edu to learn more about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations, and other information.

Academy of Art University admits students of any race, color, age, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, physical handicap, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE EVENT INFORMATION & PHOTOS.

weheartit.com/academyofartu

facebook.com/academyofartuniversity

plus.google.com/+academyofartuniversity

youtube.com/user/academyofartu

twitter.com/academy_of_art

pinterest.com/academyofartuni

instagram.com/academy_of_art

academyofartu.tumblr.com

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Visit www.academyart.edu to learn more about total costs, median student loan debt, potential occupations and other information. Accredited Member WSCUC, NASAD, CIDA (BFA-IAD, MFA-IAD), NAAB (B.ARCH, M.ARCH), CTC (California Teacher Credential). *Acting degree program is currently not offering online courses.

79 NEW MONTGOMERY ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105

Contact us for more information E. Info@academyart.edu | T. 1.800.544.2787

FOUNDED IN SAN FRANCISCO 1929 BY ARTISTS FOR ARTISTS

The Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco.