The Bezalel Department of Photography provides the student with all of the tools required to produce a competent photographer – artist, proficient in all the different and varied realms of photography.
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Follow the instructions below to send in the completed application form and the $100 application fee (non-refundable).
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Domestic Undergraduate & Graduate Students:
Mail the completed application form and $100 application fee to:
Academy of Art University
P.O. Box 193844
San Francisco, CA 94119-3844
Or fax the completed application form to (415) 618-6287. Then mail the application fee to the address above.
International † Undergraduate & Graduate Students:
Mail the completed application form, $100 application fee and $500 tuition deposit to:
Academy of Art University
International Student Admissions
79 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-3410
USA
*Or fax the completed application form to (415) 618-6278. Then mail the application fee and tuition deposit to the address above.
† International students include non-U.S. citizens, as well as U.S. permanent residents.
When to Apply
It is recommended that you apply as early as possible to ensure enrollment in all your classes.
Apply all year round to enroll in classes for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
The Academy accepts applications through the first week of each semester.
You may apply up to two years before you plan to enroll at the Academy.
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Students who are disabled are invited to apply for admission to any program at the Academy of Art University. The Academy strongly recommends notifying the Office of Classroom Services as soon as possible to facilitate complete access to your education.
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3rd Annual Epidemic Film Festival
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“Don’t give me any money, don’t give me any people, but give freedom, and I’ll give you a movie that looks gigantic.”
~ Robert Rodriguez
Academy of Art University has one of the top film schools in the nation. Whether you are looking for an acting school, film directing school, cinematography school, film production school, or screenwriting program, the film school offers every type of film study with motion picture industry knowledge.
Animation Class Descriptions and Schedules
Animation classes in:
2D Animation, 3D Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Game Design, Game Art, Visual Effects, Background Painting, Cartooning, Character Animation, Maya Character Animation, Character Design, Digital Compositing, Photoshop Compositing, Compositing, Animation Modeling, Storyboard, Stop Motion Animation, and more!
The objective of the School of Photography is to develop technically and aesthetically sound photographers, capable of successfully entering and competing in the open marketplace upon graduation. Students complete a series of classes conducted by working professionals, who guide each student to find his or her “style” both by content and approach. Armed with technical skills plus design and concept knowledge, the student develops a cohesive portfolio that has their personal signature in every image.
Potential Careers: Fashion Photography, Advertising Photography, Editorial Photography, Photo Technician, Fine Art Photography, Documentary/Photo Journalism and Portrait Photography.