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Why Students Select The American Academy Of Art

History
Since 1923 the Academy has trained successful artists in Commercial Art and Fine Art.

Famous Students of the Academy
Alex Ross
John Tobias
Haddon Sundblom
Richard Schmid
Thomas Blackshear
Gil Elvgren
Sandy Dvore
Jill Thompson

Career Services
As a graduate of the American Academy of Art you will have the benefit of the Career Services offices to assist you in your job search.

Excellent Academic Programs

Intensive Fundamentals training.
Small class sizes.
Many studio classes.

Faculty
The majority of our faculty are full-time. They are well qualified and have met the Academy's high standards. They have many years of experience as teachers and professionals and the majority have Masters Degrees.

Degrees Awarded
Students are awarded a prestigious degree that employers and members of the art community have come to respect over the many years due to the high level of skills it represents.

Benefits of a
Career in Art

Students who enroll in the American Academy of Art can look forward to many benefits in obtaining the career skills of an artist.

An Interesting and Fun Career that can pay for itself both monetarily and in terms of job satisfaction.

BFA Degree from a prestigious institution that has produced artists for more than 80 years.

Career Direction that can lead to a prosperous and rewarding career.

Job Security: Obtaining skills that employers need will make you in demand.

Financial Rewards: Career education can be a student's best investment.

Independence: Many artists enjoy a freelance career. Skills make it possible.

A BFA Degree from the Academy will provide the foundation for a Master's of Fine Arts Degree.