Academy of Art University (San Francisco, CA)
The Academy of Art University was established in San Francisco in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, a creative director with Sunset magazine. Students now have the opportunity to pursue BFA, AA, MFA and Certificate programs in twelve different majors. Academy of Art University, San Francisco is the leader in online art education. Take classes at a time and place that is convenient for you. Learn from a faculty of working professionals and interact with fellow students without setting one foot inside a classroom. If a future in art and design is your dream, Academy of Art University can make it happen.Programs: Advertising (Account Planning, Art Direction, and Copywriting) , Animation/Visual Effects (3D Animation, Gaming, 2D & 3D Modeling, and Visual Effects) , Computer Arts New Media (New Media, Web Design, and Web Production) , Fashion (Design, History, Illustration, Merchandising, and Textiles) , Fine Art (Drawing/Painting, Art History), Graphic Design (Branding, Corporate Identity, Packaging, and Print), Illustration (2D Animation, Cartooning, Children’s Books, and Editorial)  Industrial Design (Automotive, Product, Furniture, and Toy Design), Interior Architecture & Design (Commercial & Residential Design), Motion Pictures & Television (Screenwriting & History of Film), Photography (Digital).