69 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Art Education and Fine Art program at Academy of Art University provides a pathway to becoming an art teacher in classrooms, museums, and community-based art programs. Through the Art Education coursework and fieldwork, students will learn how to develop successful curricula and Art lesson plans for a wide range of audiences. 

The four year Interaction and UI, UX Design program at Academy of Art University provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Interaction and UI/UX Design. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed.  

From fabric burnout to photographic screen printing to computer–assisted print designs, students in the BFA Textile Design program at Academy of Art University design and print on both fabric and paper using various print techniques and fabric manipulation.

The Interaction and UI, UX Design program at Academy of Art University  provides students with a comprehensive education in the principles of modern web design and new media. Taught by a faculty that works in the San Francisco Bay Area creative industry, our students are provided a unique opportunity to learn from teachers immersed in the field. 

The Jewelry and Metal Arts program at Academy of Art University  provides a strong introduction to the field of creative metal works. 

The four year Photography program at Academy of Art University provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Photography. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. 

The vintage Automotive Restoration program offered by Academy of Art University prepares students for a career dedicated to the preservation and restoration of vintage cars. Students will benefit from the extremely specialized program, as emphasis is placed on learning from classic cars that have been fully restored to the highest standard at the Academy’s Automobile Museum.

The four year Advertising program at Academy of Art University  provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Advertising.  

The four year Industrial Design program at Academy of Art University provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Industrial Design. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Industrial Design.

The Fine Art program offered at Academy of Art University offers a strong introduction to the core principles of creating fine art. Students choose an area of emphasis from drawing and painting, printmaking, or sculpture.

The Landscape Architecture degree at Academy of Art University  provides students with an introduction to a particular field of study in art and design with a firm foundation in the concepts and problem-solving skills of that field.

Students in Game Programming at Academy of Art University will develop strong problem-solving skills, learn to write efficient code, and collaborate with artists and designers to provided optimized solutions for game design.

The Motion Pictures and Television programme at Academy of Art University provides a professional environment for aspiring filmmakers. This bachelor degree, delivered in a public study mode, focuses on hands-on experience with industry-standard technology. Students develop a career-ready portfolio through collaborative projects.

The Academy of Art University's Illustration program at emphasizes the fundamentals of illustration and offers a balanced approach to classical and digital illustration techniques and ideation skills. 

The Interaction and UI, UX Design program at Academy of Art University guides students through the fundamentals of design for digital media. Students are introduced to core visual and user experience principles, web design, motion graphics, and the latest software and technology.  

The Graphic Design AA program at Academy of Art University  provides students a core understanding of the fundamentals of design including the basics of design thinking, typography, layout, packaging, interactive, and branding. 

The four year Fashion Design program at Academy of Art University provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Fashion. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Fashion. 

The Bachelors of Fine Art in Fashion Merchandising at Academy of Art University  provides a foundation in fashion merchandising and fashion management.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into the Acting program at Academy of Art University.

The Associate of Arts degree in Advertising at Academy of Art University  prepares students for entry-level jobs in advertising agencies through hands-on instruction in art direction, copywriting, and creative strategy.