Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University

About

Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is the largest private accredited art and design school in the nation. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University has a diverse population of more than 10,616 students from around the world. Academy of Art University believes that all students interested in studying art and design should have the opportunity to do so, and its no-barrier undergraduate admissions policy makes this possible.

Programs

The School of Industrial Design’s degree programs provide concentrations in furniture, product, toy, and transportation design. We will foster and guide your creativity in our studios. In our competitive collaborative classes, you will work in teams to create experiences through the tangible and intangible components of design. We will also facilitate numerous opportunities that will lead you to develop a portfolio of high quality student work that will set you apart from the rest upon graduation.

  • Certificate in Industrial Design
  • Associate of Arts in Industrial Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design
  • Master of Fine Arts in Industrial Design

NASAD Accreditation Status

The program(s) listed above are not accredited with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. 

Learn more about NASAD Accreditation.

Scholarships Offered

Academy of Art University has several need-based and non-need-based scholarships available.

Learn more about grants and scholarships offered at Academy of Art University.

IDSA Student Chapter

Academy of Art University has an IDSA chapter for its industrial design students.

Contact

Academy of Art University 
School of Industrial Design
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415.274.2222 or 800.544.2787
[email protected]

Student Chapter Advisor: Tom Matano

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Contact

Academy of Art University 
School of Industrial Design
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415.274.2222 or 800.544.2787
[email protected]

Student Chapter Advisor: Tom Matano