As a current student who is at the half way mark Id have to say its very worth it. Many of the things you can teach your self if you're super dedicated and self driven, but with that said the thing Ive found is you get so much support and insight from real professional. The best way Ive heard the school described is that its a school you work to stay at, not a school you work to get into. Its no cake walk school, so if you come here dont expect things to be easy. Dont come with an ego. Many of the teachers dont appreciate that and its not conducive to learning. If you come, then come to learn and be prepared to really push your self. As a side note: Im a Navy Vet and so the G.I. Bill covers my tuition. Ive also been in the past 2 Spring Shows and gotten awards both times for sculpture. If youre worried about the cost then I still think its worth it as long as youre very serious about your craft. If your unsure then you may not be ready.
Hey brother I will be getting out after next year and would love to speak with you about the school. My instagram is jaquepesanka if you do not mind speaking!
@@mateoscary In my experience its mostly yes. Ive been able to buy most supplies with my book stipend. Something else to note is projects where you have a lot of freedom. For example, in my welding and metal art class we were allowed to make anything we want. The school had basic materials but I wanted to make something that required special materials. So I had to pay out of pocket. With that said though...the monthly housing allowance, if you used wisely should be way more than you need. Each semester im able to pocket at least 3k after paying rent, bills, and everything else in order to live. If you have anymore questions with veteran benefits and stuff just let me know. My Instagram is Homunculuscreations
Yes AAU's tuition is expensive but here is how it compares to other art schools Academy of Art University: 23k/year Savannah College of Art and Design: 38k/year School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 50k/year New York Academy of Art: 38k/year California Institute of the Arts: 51k/year Rhode Island School of Design: 52k/year Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: 40k/year Maryland College Institute of Art: 50k/year I know it may not be for everyone and employment is definitely never guaranteed but I've always wanted to go into the high fashion industry which without a doubt requires some school time and a degree. The programs and alumni from AAU, in my opinion, are super promising for me. But you're right it really does depend on the person I just though this comparison might help some upcoming students like me sleep better at night :)
This helped a lot! I am still researching on Universities even though I don’t graduate till 2022! The Academy of Art University caught my eye so I did some further research and this is a university I’m considering for Animating and Graphic Arts
Jessica Ignacio I prefer GNOMON university. That’s the top animating school. You can take it online too! They provide a tablet, some other stuff and all you’ve gotta do is listen at home
Yes to Community College. I managed to transfer a bunch of classes (especially pre-requisites). Just make sure to speak with counselors from both schools. Doing this saved me a ton of money. Agree. Money gets tight in the city. It was expensive in 2013, so I can't imagine how much it is now. I grew up across the Bay in Berkeley so I lived at home until I could move to move out in Emeryville.
For me it wasn't worth it. I attend AAU back in 2014 for 1 year for film. Honestly for film it's not worth it for the price especially as things start to get more expensive if you continue. I was lucky enough that all, but one credit was accepted. For acceptance rate, anyone can get in if you apply and send $100 and be able to afford the tuition. A lot of my friends left after the first year as well. I learned more from community college and saved a lot of money. Now I'm living in Los angeles getting in the film industry without worrying about debt. I was lucky I learned that you dont need to go to some fancy school to get in the film industry, unless your RICH.
Hey Can You Suggest Me about this college For Visual Effect Please..I am From India ( Mumbai).Currently In Degree In Vfx film Making And Animation. and i want to go for Master's In Vfx So which college will you recommend me. please do reply.it will be very helpfull for me
@@jittertoonz8360 I forgot to thank you! I appreciate your reply, and it’s made me feel a lot more confident, especially now that school is back on my mind. Thanks again!
AAU tuition, if you have to pay cash with no grants, is over 100k. If you are doing housing, if they video author is right, is 1000 a month. So for 4 years it's maybe an extra 40 to 50k. So that's 150,000. Assuming you can somehow get federal rates for loans at 4.6 (which I don't believe you can as it goes over max limits, meaning the rate is higher at maybe 7%). But, on the most optimistic calculation you will be paying 1500 bucks a month for 10-years. Pro Art jobs are typically in the most expensive parts of the country, and starting salaries for great pro artists is around 45-50k. So, in SF for example, you will be paying over 3k a month just in loans and studio apartment rent. After taxes for CA and Fed are taken out, you will make almost exactly that amount in wages, meaning you are underwater or break even every month.....that means no money for food, car insurance, transportation, unexpected healthcare costs, buying art supplies or a computer, or even paying for Netflix. Remember that 4.6% rate? If you have to get private loans, you will be paying maybe 1700 a month in loans, so in that situation you will be going into debt every month hundreds of dollars even if you eat from the salvation army, and have no car, and never get sick, and never go on a date. And that credit card debt you will be accruing will be 18-15% interest rate. The only way things will work out is you need to be absolutely amazing, and become a senior or lead, or principal artist at a studio and make 80-90 a year, which will still take you at the least 5 years, maybe 10 to work up to that level. There will be 3-4 years of grunt work for 50k pay. Oh yeah, and this assuming you are the top level in skill. A lot of people good enough for Spring Show still may not be good enough for a job. Pro Art as a career is wonderful, but it's highly, highly, competitive. To sum it up, you must be either very poor and get grants to defer costs, and/or live with your parents to pay no rent for it to make sense. This is not an AAU thing, it's most art colleges. Places like Art Center will have you in for 300k of loans, which means you are paying over 3k a month in loans. The very nice lady who makes these videos in fortunate that her parents are rich enough to afford the costs, in which case it makes sense, but please consider all these costs when considering education and career path costs.
I was one of the originals !!! I miss the Academy soooooo much! Class of 2010 MPT before we branched out to the acting department! I feel the people who really have negative reviews to say about this school they really didn't take it for what it was worth. Every school has it's challenges, But here I was able to become my own person. I lived at all the dorms 1055 pine, 1080 Bush, 620 sutter and 860 sutter and had that meal plan that would make you gain weight..Lol but man I enjoyed myself, I made a bunch of friends that I still talk to them today!
It depends from person to person but I honestly wouldn't recommend this university to anyone. For one, they began harassing me by calling so many times a week trying to get me to apply. My mom had to tell them to NOT CALL ANYMORE because it was getting to the point of harrassment. Considering most students are minors when applying, it's just shady that they're calling so much, even on the weekends. And so many people have the same issue with how much it cost and what they're teaching. You can probably become a better artist from paying for a skillshare subscription from your favorite artist and learning from that 🤷🏽♀️
I was planning to go there as soon as I finish high school and with the expenses of living dorms/housing, school supplies, plus books. not to mention the whole living cost of San Francisco
For me I’m doing Online courses off on Zoom classes. It’s too far from my lol 😂 but I’m currently going there right now. I’m majoring Illustrator/Comic Books
@@reecekordzikowski3671 Life Update Make it short and sweet. It was Too expensive I did a scholarship and I win 🏆 out of the whole people who gonna attended but the college is still expensive so I didn’t go. But now a year later I’m going to attend a art program by Marc Brunet he is a TH-camr that can save you from expensive colleges from 2-4 years of colleges.
I would save the money especially when the school accepts all who applies. Therefore go to a community college and get all your prerequisites then transfer to another university.
thank you so much for sharing your insights. really helpful. it has been a year since you've posted this video. could you make a new one with more "updated" opinions and experience?
Ive been gettin more info for now but for everyone else this school is actually the cheapest art school you can go to other than the odd one or two that arent accredited or anything
@@maggiefoxx1371 From what ive seen so far yes its pretty good in most areas but housing and such is confusing and you'd have to look real deep into it
Hi, I'm an AAU student also (photography). I agree with your advice and you make really good points. I hope the experience will be worth it for you in the long term.
@@isaiduran07 I got in for the spring semester of 2019 and after financial aid I have a remainder of $9,825 , so I'm going to have to take out loans or work and do 4 equal payments of about $2,477 per month. This does not include dorms
Thank you for this video, I needed this. One quick question, I now understand that you pay $1000 a month for the student residence. How much do you pay overall each month for your education and for the student residence?
I live outside campus, I think campus dorm may be a bit more expensive. Tuition fee we pay before the semester starts, I usually pay around $10k for 4 classes each semester (4 months). Living expenses can be $1000-1500 for me i would say. Hope this help!
I want to attend that school since I heard a lot of positive comments about it also I heard it's the right way to go if you're looking forward to be an artist
I've heard the opposite and that former graduates are not recommending anyone to go there and to stay clear off. Many of them have said they are in deep student loan debut, no job related to their degrees, school has fraud charges, something about illegal extra tuition money, law suits, and so much more. And more importantly not knowing where the money was going to. As well the graduation rate is less than 13%, but 100% people can get in, anyone. Doesn't make sense to me. I would advise to do heavy research/reviews from varies former students who have graduated, who almost applied, former staff members, a couple of Forbes articles who wrote about them, and just gathering as much information as possible before applying. Because I've also heard that at open house, faculties are force to (former teachers) only say good things and forcing new students to go to the school. That is what I've read from so many people who went there. Different experiences varies yes, but the majority complaints out ways the positives.
I went to the Academy of art, and graduated from there. I don’t feel it was worth it. I got a few small jobs out of it, but not enough to live on. If I could redo my life. I wouldn’t have gone there.
I went to Academy of Art, not worth it at all! Specially now that San Francisco is filled with homeless people and addicts! You would have to travel across the city to get to another class at times. Most of the students are sold on an idea one day theyll work at Pixar, Disney, etc.. most of the students max out their loans by third year, forced to drop out. If money is not an issue, I still wouldn’t recommend. Most of the professors are graduates from other Universities some dont even speak good English. Great instructors dont teach you everything because they know one day youll be competition. At the end of it all I switched careers because of my lifestyle. I could have gone to state univ and not waste all that money.
@@factarchive9576 I get it. I applied but quickly regretted it when they started harrassing me by calling multiple times a day 🤚🏽 I knew it was a scam then.
Can anyone inform me about how good their online classes are? I've read their website and stuff but I need some better insight from someone who has or is doing it. I'm active duty military so my only real time doing it would be after work during the week and then I have the weekend
According to the website, it's tuition free. www.academyart.edu/academics/pre-college-art-experience/ I would assume that you would have to pay for incidentals, like art supplies, housing, food, and so forth.
@@lamingtongirl123 Its so low because many people drop out or are forced out if they dont meet the mark. The school has high expectations and many people come here thinking they get to just slouch and make art. I dropped out my self 10 years ago. Later i returned with a more focused mindset and am killing it.
With your G.I. Bill youre covered. The school will pay for tuition fees and youll get about 4000 dollars a month for living expense. Id suggest finding a room out in town for the cheap with a few roommates. That way you can just pocket the rest. If you just using active duty tuition assistance though then you may want to find a VA rep to talk to. Some of my buddies who went to school were only able to take one class while on active duty
Ya! I have taken history of animation, urban sociology during summer, as well as art history (currently) online, for Liberal arts classes, I think they work well for me, it really depends on your study habit and the way you like to learn. I never taken studio classes online.
Is this school good for singers? I saw there is music composition courses but yet again I want to be a regular singer not an opera singer. Please help me understand this😅❤
Thank you for your inspiring video. I am a foreigner and I saw that I just have to enter some information on the site and pay directly without them seeing any of my documents. Is this normal? And after this step, what's the next one?
The fee structure is the same for everyone. the main difference is undergrads pay less and grads pay more----> www.academyart.edu/finances/cost-of-attendance/
I see they closed and I was doing this online college with Pittsburgh for 5years so where my credit information!? Or send me back all my money. I need a lawyer
Hi I applied to this school online it said free but I’m skeptical can anyone tell me how good it actually is? I’m desperately wanting to go to college and get an art degree to work in animation so tips please!!!
Thank you for the viedo, I just requested info for their acting program for spring 2020. I have associate degree in Journalism, I been told since high school that I would be a good actor. I did a play In high school for my English class, my English teacher said I would make a good actress.
Kim Chi-Chi I’m a year late but I’m curious to know if you can only take one course? What if I’d like to take acting and photography for example, is that possible?
Difficulty level varies from class to class, instructors also affect for sure, but the school provides workshops to help with anyone who is willing to improve. I am not sure about the dorm situation, I never stay on campus
I'm in the photo program (on-site). It's a standard 4 year program (BFA) www.academyart.edu/degree/photography/?degree=bfa They also offer A.A., M.A. and certificate programs (click the tabs on the photo page) The school is on the semester system. As far as I know, the online program is the same as onsite but you should talk to an advisor who can give you more info. I don't take any online classes. Link for the online info ---> www.academyart.edu/academics/photography/online-degrees/
I will advise you do as much as research as possible, pros and cons. Keep track of writing down your notes and questions while researching. Read tons of former students/former staffs who has attended/work there, look at the graduation rate, a Forbes story that wrote about this school (Black Arts: the $800 million...is how the article starts), and trust your gut. Please take this as a caution and helping you. Because I heard not a lot of good things about this school as a whole and I want to make sure that you are prepare and feel sure the school is right for you before even applying. I did come across it's website of their ink for upcoming tattoo artist, but sounds like only 1 person has done this.
@@marleymarss how am I trolling I’m taking the college right now and what ur saying is lying so idk wym. I’m taking the college right now as we speak u telling about nothing harsh about this college this girl on the video Literally graduating this year and you telling everyone how bad it is lmao get a life man
Hey there! I do not stay on campus, but i am pretty sure you can find the rate on the academy's website. I filmed a video before talking about the place I lived, it was $1000 per month. Hope this is helpful. th-cam.com/video/s6q2kLqP7jk/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I'm sree chetan from INDIA.....i wanted to send application to academy of art university.... For MFA programme (animation and visual effects)... That I'd for 3 years.... How AAU will help... Is this best school for Animation and placement coming out after from campus.....is there any other better schools
It’s probably a chinese ran company. They contacted me multiple times and they are trying to make me vip when they don’t even know me and anything about me. I’m a senior. They don’t need any requirements just money.
Hi there, It's not a "Chinese ran company". It's a family owned business. Elisa Stephens, the current president of the school, is the grand daughter of the founder of the school Richard S. Stephens. There have only been 3 presidents: Richard Sr, Richard Jr and Elisa. www.academyart.edu/about-us/our-leadership/
Stay away from their PSYCHO Fashion Department... which no one actually gets hired out of. This school is really just a Visa Mill for Asians and a San Francisco real estate holding company.
If you enjoy this, feel free to check out my latest video on “2.5 years after graduating from AAU”:
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As a current student who is at the half way mark Id have to say its very worth it. Many of the things you can teach your self if you're super dedicated and self driven, but with that said the thing Ive found is you get so much support and insight from real professional. The best way Ive heard the school described is that its a school you work to stay at, not a school you work to get into. Its no cake walk school, so if you come here dont expect things to be easy.
Dont come with an ego. Many of the teachers dont appreciate that and its not conducive to learning. If you come, then come to learn and be prepared to really push your self.
As a side note: Im a Navy Vet and so the G.I. Bill covers my tuition. Ive also been in the past 2 Spring Shows and gotten awards both times for sculpture. If youre worried about the cost then I still think its worth it as long as youre very serious about your craft. If your unsure then you may not be ready.
Hey brother I will be getting out after next year and would love to speak with you about the school. My instagram is jaquepesanka if you do not mind speaking!
@@matrixcat11 of course, I would love to help. Ill add you.
Kp did the G.I. Bill cover all costs?
@@mateoscary In my experience its mostly yes. Ive been able to buy most supplies with my book stipend. Something else to note is projects where you have a lot of freedom. For example, in my welding and metal art class we were allowed to make anything we want. The school had basic materials but I wanted to make something that required special materials. So I had to pay out of pocket. With that said though...the monthly housing allowance, if you used wisely should be way more than you need. Each semester im able to pocket at least 3k after paying rent, bills, and everything else in order to live. If you have anymore questions with veteran benefits and stuff just let me know. My Instagram is Homunculuscreations
Why wouldnt it be hard to stay at. They expect you to draw even with no drawing experience. Sounds kinda like bate and switch
Yes AAU's tuition is expensive but here is how it compares to other art schools
Academy of Art University: 23k/year
Savannah College of Art and Design: 38k/year
School of the Art Institute of Chicago: 50k/year
New York Academy of Art: 38k/year
California Institute of the Arts: 51k/year
Rhode Island School of Design: 52k/year
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: 40k/year
Maryland College Institute of Art: 50k/year
I know it may not be for everyone and employment is definitely never guaranteed but I've always wanted to go into the high fashion industry which without a doubt requires some school time and a degree. The programs and alumni from AAU, in my opinion, are super promising for me. But you're right it really does depend on the person I just though this comparison might help some upcoming students like me sleep better at night :)
This helped a lot! I am still researching on Universities even though I don’t graduate till 2022! The Academy of Art University caught my eye so I did some further research and this is a university I’m considering for Animating and Graphic Arts
Same!
I think i might go to that school too. I want to major in 2-D animation and take another class of illustration.
Jessica Ignacio I don’t recommend you go there anymore. It’s pretty much a fake school and a lawsuit was filed against them
@@dankidoodle645 oh heck. We should go to California college of art then lol.
Jessica Ignacio I prefer GNOMON university. That’s the top animating school. You can take it online too! They provide a tablet, some other stuff and all you’ve gotta do is listen at home
I honestly appreciate this! I'm seriously considering this school for the online options, and I really love the idea of that spring event they have
In short: only go to this school if you have the money, or else you’ll be in serious debt.
Yes to Community College. I managed to transfer a bunch of classes (especially pre-requisites). Just make sure to speak with counselors from both schools. Doing this saved me a ton of money.
Agree. Money gets tight in the city. It was expensive in 2013, so I can't imagine how much it is now. I grew up across the Bay in Berkeley so I lived at home until I could move to move out in Emeryville.
For me it wasn't worth it. I attend AAU back in 2014 for 1 year for film. Honestly for film it's not worth it for the price especially as things start to get more expensive if you continue. I was lucky enough that all, but one credit was accepted. For acceptance rate, anyone can get in if you apply and send $100 and be able to afford the tuition. A lot of my friends left after the first year as well. I learned more from community college and saved a lot of money. Now I'm living in Los angeles getting in the film industry without worrying about debt. I was lucky I learned that you dont need to go to some fancy school to get in the film industry, unless your RICH.
Same here. I went there for game design for 2 years, then quit. Most things they teach are either out-dated or irrelevant to the real industry.
What community college did you attend?
Hey Can You Suggest Me about this college For Visual Effect Please..I am From India ( Mumbai).Currently In Degree In Vfx film Making And Animation. and i want to go for Master's In Vfx So which college will you recommend me. please do reply.it will be very helpfull for me
@@ariannasecrette9324 Middlesex Community College, CT
Totally worth it if you have the talent for drawing/painting. You will excel tremendously. Even if it’s just 1 or 2 semesters. I went back in 2008!
I’m so scared. A close friend got accepted but there are sooo many personal things holding me back. Thank you for the informative video.
This school dosent solely focus on GPA only if you have a High School diploma is there first look and your portfolio when asked.
@@jittertoonz8360 I forgot to thank you! I appreciate your reply, and it’s made me feel a lot more confident, especially now that school is back on my mind. Thanks again!
@@jittertoonz8360if they don’t focus on GPA, so what do they focus on? Please respond to me quickly ❤
@@mohmd_0 your portfolio for your art
AAU tuition, if you have to pay cash with no grants, is over 100k. If you are doing housing, if they video author is right, is 1000 a month. So for 4 years it's maybe an extra 40 to 50k. So that's 150,000. Assuming you can somehow get federal rates for loans at 4.6 (which I don't believe you can as it goes over max limits, meaning the rate is higher at maybe 7%). But, on the most optimistic calculation you will be paying 1500 bucks a month for 10-years. Pro Art jobs are typically in the most expensive parts of the country, and starting salaries for great pro artists is around 45-50k. So, in SF for example, you will be paying over 3k a month just in loans and studio apartment rent.
After taxes for CA and Fed are taken out, you will make almost exactly that amount in wages, meaning you are underwater or break even every month.....that means no money for food, car insurance, transportation, unexpected healthcare costs, buying art supplies or a computer, or even paying for Netflix.
Remember that 4.6% rate? If you have to get private loans, you will be paying maybe 1700 a month in loans, so in that situation you will be going into debt every month hundreds of dollars even if you eat from the salvation army, and have no car, and never get sick, and never go on a date. And that credit card debt you will be accruing will be 18-15% interest rate.
The only way things will work out is you need to be absolutely amazing, and become a senior or lead, or principal artist at a studio and make 80-90 a year, which will still take you at the least 5 years, maybe 10 to work up to that level. There will be 3-4 years of grunt work for 50k pay.
Oh yeah, and this assuming you are the top level in skill. A lot of people good enough for Spring Show still may not be good enough for a job. Pro Art as a career is wonderful, but it's highly, highly, competitive.
To sum it up, you must be either very poor and get grants to defer costs, and/or live with your parents to pay no rent for it to make sense. This is not an AAU thing, it's most art colleges. Places like Art Center will have you in for 300k of loans, which means you are paying over 3k a month in loans. The very nice lady who makes these videos in fortunate that her parents are rich enough to afford the costs, in which case it makes sense, but please consider all these costs when considering education and career path costs.
Were did you get these numbers you crazy!
I was one of the originals !!! I miss the Academy soooooo much! Class of 2010 MPT before we branched out to the acting department! I feel the people who really have negative reviews to say about this school they really didn't take it for what it was worth. Every school has it's challenges, But here I was able to become my own person. I lived at all the dorms 1055 pine, 1080 Bush, 620 sutter and 860 sutter and had that meal plan that would make you gain weight..Lol but man I enjoyed myself, I made a bunch of friends that I still talk to them today!
I wanna go for architecture, would you think it's worth going to this school, also how was San Francisco?
So could the school help become professional actor like what happens when you finish semesters
It depends from person to person but I honestly wouldn't recommend this university to anyone.
For one, they began harassing me by calling so many times a week trying to get me to apply. My mom had to tell them to NOT CALL ANYMORE because it was getting to the point of harrassment. Considering most students are minors when applying, it's just shady that they're calling so much, even on the weekends.
And so many people have the same issue with how much it cost and what they're teaching. You can probably become a better artist from paying for a skillshare subscription from your favorite artist and learning from that 🤷🏽♀️
It's a for profit private university..they're gonna do that lol. Private trade schools do the same. They'll call, text, and email you constantly.
Skill share is great!
Thank you for all the information! it is great to know you. I will be a new student(IAD) in this fall
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If you’re into digital art you could always try becoming a webtoon artist 😁
I was planning to go there as soon as I finish high school and with the expenses of living dorms/housing, school supplies, plus books. not to mention the whole living cost of San Francisco
For me I’m doing Online courses off on Zoom classes. It’s too far from my lol 😂 but I’m currently going there right now. I’m majoring Illustrator/Comic Books
@@reborngreatnesss5712 best of luck to you
@@reborngreatnesss5712 how much is it for you?? I got a call from them and I have a zoom meeting this Friday with them. I’m so nervous.
@@reecekordzikowski3671 Life Update Make it short and sweet. It was Too expensive I did a scholarship and I win 🏆 out of the whole people who gonna attended but the college is still expensive so I didn’t go. But now a year later I’m going to attend a art program by Marc Brunet he is a TH-camr that can save you from expensive colleges from 2-4 years of colleges.
I would save the money especially when the school accepts all who applies. Therefore go to a community college and get all your prerequisites then transfer to another university.
Im thinking about doing that but I don’t know what classes I would take at the community college since I want to become an animator :/
thank you so much for sharing your insights. really helpful. it has been a year since you've posted this video. could you make a new one with more "updated" opinions and experience?
Ive been gettin more info for now but for everyone else this school is actually the cheapest art school you can go to other than the odd one or two that arent accredited or anything
Is it a good quality school?
@@maggiefoxx1371 From what ive seen so far yes its pretty good in most areas but housing and such is confusing and you'd have to look real deep into it
Hi, I'm an AAU student also (photography). I agree with your advice and you make really good points. I hope the experience will be worth it for you in the long term.
ninjapoodle22 is it really expensive after financial aid
@@isaiduran07 I got in for the spring semester of 2019 and after financial aid I have a remainder of $9,825 , so I'm going to have to take out loans or work and do 4 equal payments of about $2,477 per month. This does not include dorms
is it worth it for photography? and is it best to live in campus dorms?
Thank you for this video, I needed this. One quick question, I now understand that you pay $1000 a month for the student residence. How much do you pay overall each month for your education and for the student residence?
I live outside campus, I think campus dorm may be a bit more expensive. Tuition fee we pay before the semester starts, I usually pay around $10k for 4 classes each semester (4 months). Living expenses can be $1000-1500 for me i would say. Hope this help!
I want to attend that school since I heard a lot of positive comments about it also I heard it's the right way to go if you're looking forward to be an artist
I've heard the opposite and that former graduates are not recommending anyone to go there and to stay clear off. Many of them have said they are in deep student loan debut, no job related to their degrees, school has fraud charges, something about illegal extra tuition money, law suits, and so much more. And more importantly not knowing where the money was going to. As well the graduation rate is less than 13%, but 100% people can get in, anyone. Doesn't make sense to me. I would advise to do heavy research/reviews from varies former students who have graduated, who almost applied, former staff members, a couple of Forbes articles who wrote about them, and just gathering as much information as possible before applying. Because I've also heard that at open house, faculties are force to (former teachers) only say good things and forcing new students to go to the school. That is what I've read from so many people who went there. Different experiences varies yes, but the majority complaints out ways the positives.
I went to the Academy of art, and graduated from there. I don’t feel it was worth it. I got a few small jobs out of it, but not enough to live on. If I could redo my life. I wouldn’t have gone there.
I went to Academy of Art, not worth it at all! Specially now that San Francisco is filled with homeless people and addicts! You would have to travel across the city to get to another class at times. Most of the students are sold on an idea one day theyll work at Pixar, Disney, etc.. most of the students max out their loans by third year, forced to drop out. If money is not an issue, I still wouldn’t recommend. Most of the professors are graduates from other Universities some dont even speak good English. Great instructors dont teach you everything because they know one day youll be competition. At the end of it all I switched careers because of my lifestyle. I could have gone to state univ and not waste all that money.
Where did you ended up going and what was your major?
ACADEMY OF ARTS REACHED OUT TO MEEEE
congratulations omgggg 💕
they accept 100% of students, dont be fooled by that shitty school they dont care about their students at all.
@@factarchive9576 way to burst their bubble, omg.
@@miaa1762 hey man, if I were being duped by that evil institution I’d want someone to tell me too
@@factarchive9576 I get it. I applied but quickly regretted it when they started harrassing me by calling multiple times a day 🤚🏽 I knew it was a scam then.
Does the academy of art university accept beginners artist?
Yes they do. I'm a photography student at AAU. The foundation classes will teach you the basics.
Is this school good for architecture? Is it a legit school I’ve been doing research but I’m not fully convinced
Can anyone inform me about how good their online classes are? I've read their website and stuff but I need some better insight from someone who has or is doing it. I'm active duty military so my only real time doing it would be after work during the week and then I have the weekend
I’m currently in the same boat, did you ever find out??
@@AshleyBodden I apologize I did not, I actually ended up going the Information Technology route.
I got a call from them and I have a zoom meeting this Friday with them… I’m hella nervous.
@@reecekordzikowski3671 that’s awesome! Best of luck, and remember they’re just people too like you and I. That’s what helps me stay calm.
I’ve mostly only seen bad reviews about their online program :/
What happens if I don’t pay the enrollment fee and I only pay the $50 application fee? Will my chances of getting accepted go down?
You need to pay the enrollment fee if you want to be accepted. Not paying means not getting in. They have a 100% acceptance rate.
How much does it cost to attend there?
the lowest I have seen was 26,500$
is this true?
Just got finished with my meeting with a counselor. Yeah that’s the right price without aid
Without housing, yes.
Is there a possibility to have a shared dorm/roommate?
I have questions, must I pay to apply for the pre-college program. A chance to earn a scholsrship?
Angela Navarro no you dont have to pay to apply for pre college its free and you can earn up to $4,000 in scholarship money
According to the website, it's tuition free. www.academyart.edu/academics/pre-college-art-experience/ I would assume that you would have to pay for incidentals, like art supplies, housing, food, and so forth.
Whats the acceptance and graduation rate?
acceptance: 100 gr: 33%
mya.shiree this is horrible
lamingtongirl123 the graduation rate according to Google is 3%
NF The GOAT that’s abysmal. Why would anyone pay to attend here ?
@@lamingtongirl123 Its so low because many people drop out or are forced out if they dont meet the mark. The school has high expectations and many people come here thinking they get to just slouch and make art. I dropped out my self 10 years ago. Later i returned with a more focused mindset and am killing it.
Thanks that did help a bit I’m in the army and I’m going to be going overseas, how much time do you typically invest in the courses a day?
With your G.I. Bill youre covered. The school will pay for tuition fees and youll get about 4000 dollars a month for living expense. Id suggest finding a room out in town for the cheap with a few roommates. That way you can just pocket the rest. If you just using active duty tuition assistance though then you may want to find a VA rep to talk to. Some of my buddies who went to school were only able to take one class while on active duty
did you stop vlogging? I want to see more of AAUㅠㅠ please help! I want to watch more experience from yours!
How are there online courses in your opinion if you’ve taken any?
Ya! I have taken history of animation, urban sociology during summer, as well as art history (currently) online, for Liberal arts classes, I think they work well for me, it really depends on your study habit and the way you like to learn. I never taken studio classes online.
I heard a lot of people said it was a bad college, it it true??
If not ready to work your ass off then sure, but if youre serious about art then its a great school
Looking to go here for Fashion,I spoke with someone on the phone today. Hopefully I get accepted! It’s time to move forward!
applying for fashion photography, best of luck to you!
What kind of questions did the person on the phone ask you?
Update
Is this school good for singers? I saw there is music composition courses but yet again I want to be a regular singer not an opera singer. Please help me understand this😅❤
Does the academy of arts require you to take the SAT test
Izac de la cruz Chavez cool thanks 🙏🏼
no it’s a 100% acceptance rate u just have to fill out an application
Mel Rose just filled it out. Cost $150 though but wtv
@@turovsthewrld did you join the university?
NeBurner yeah i did
At Full sail university is at 70,000 but it includes book and a project parkage
Is it better doing 2years of community college then transfer to AAU
I think so if you want a cheaper way, my mom wants me to do this :p
Thank you for your inspiring video. I am a foreigner and I saw that I just have to enter some information on the site and pay directly without them seeing any of my documents. Is this normal? And after this step, what's the next one?
Glad you enjoy it. Please email the acedmy of art university for further questions 🙏 all the best to you🌟
what is the fee structure for BFA fine arts online
The fee structure is the same for everyone. the main difference is undergrads pay less and grads pay more----> www.academyart.edu/finances/cost-of-attendance/
Is this a great school for
fashion design/merchandising?
Yes
do you study on scholarships? Can I get a scholarship to a foreign student at this university?
I’m actually not sure. Maybe you can email them :)
I see they closed and I was doing this online college with Pittsburgh for 5years so where my credit information!? Or send me back all my money. I need a lawyer
What
Can you work while going to that university?
If you’re international student you can work on campus, if you’re domestic student, no problem!
@@Liz_Tangerine I'm planning on attending in the fall but my family is for lack of a better word not wealthy and from Georgia any advice?
Hi,
Next year for housing campus apartment what is the most economic?
Thank you
Is the school of game development expensive
Can someone let me know what laptop they have for school ? I am attempting for interior design and architecture…
They offered me $5000 as scholarship, can I affordable to live with that???? I am South Korean and I am thinking to study Art.
I'm stranded right now I'm interested in animation and 3D modelling like actual character modelling {thanos tier} lol. Is this really a good school?
It’s decent.
I'm also planning to opt 3d modelling in AAU,in this summer.
Is this university really worth it.?
Hi I applied to this school online it said free but I’m skeptical can anyone tell me how good it actually is? I’m desperately wanting to go to college and get an art degree to work in animation so tips please!!!
Thank you for the viedo, I just requested info for their acting program for spring 2020. I have associate degree in Journalism, I been told since high school that I would be a good actor.
I did a play In high school for my English class, my English teacher said I would make a good actress.
Hi I feel bad for bcs probably it has been cancelled as my graduation sorry
Gooooooo!!!! But look for scholorships! something I didn't do.
Is there a good Acting program? Film acting specifically
Hey! I have applied for the acting program! So yes but it teaches you film and theater.
Kim Chi-Chi I’m a year late but I’m curious to know if you can only take one course? What if I’d like to take acting and photography for example, is that possible?
Is it possible to get a full ride scholarship here?
Yes, Be an Athlete and look up the artist scholarships.
how hard are classes? and do you chose your roommate?
Difficulty level varies from class to class, instructors also affect for sure, but the school provides workshops to help with anyone who is willing to improve. I am not sure about the dorm situation, I never stay on campus
How do you even get attendance online 🥺 I’m college freshman
When I had zoom class the prof would just call out names and do attendance like that 😄
Hello. What are you doing now?
im want to go in for interior architecture BUT i m not sure, anyone with experience?
Is it a legit institution? Will you get a quality education and useful degree?
I want learn about music and perhaps be a music teacher.. should I come here?
My one question is how long is the online course for photography program like how many months
Angelo Cruz they told me three years lol
I'm in the photo program (on-site). It's a standard 4 year program (BFA) www.academyart.edu/degree/photography/?degree=bfa They also offer A.A., M.A. and certificate programs (click the tabs on the photo page) The school is on the semester system. As far as I know, the online program is the same as onsite but you should talk to an advisor who can give you more info. I don't take any online classes. Link for the online info ---> www.academyart.edu/academics/photography/online-degrees/
Is this is the right school if you want to get into fashion merchandising?
Check this out: www.theepochtimes.com/university-instructor-fired-as-mainland-chinese-students-complaints-echo-beijings-line_2704840.html
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Did you join the school and pursue fashion merchandising? I am also considering it
I have a question, I wanna be a digital artist, so what category should I choose?
Mr. Ripper graphic design or animation
Pretty sure there is a major in digital arts
I also want to digital artist.
I'm interested of going to this collage In the future, Is it true that they do Inking for up coming tattoo artist?
I will advise you do as much as research as possible, pros and cons. Keep track of writing down your notes and questions while researching. Read tons of former students/former staffs who has attended/work there, look at the graduation rate, a Forbes story that wrote about this school (Black Arts: the $800 million...is how the article starts), and trust your gut. Please take this as a caution and helping you. Because I heard not a lot of good things about this school as a whole and I want to make sure that you are prepare and feel sure the school is right for you before even applying. I did come across it's website of their ink for upcoming tattoo artist, but sounds like only 1 person has done this.
Honestly email an advisor
@@marleymarss dude stop I see u every where. I’m currently taking the school right now I bet you never went to that school before
@@reborngreatnesss5712 You must be trolling man. lol.
@@marleymarss how am I trolling I’m taking the college right now and what ur saying is lying so idk wym. I’m taking the college right now as we speak u telling about nothing harsh about this college this girl on the video Literally graduating this year and you telling everyone how bad it is lmao get a life man
I don't graduate till 2026 what am I doing here...
how is it for you so far? I’m planning on applying for spring
can i take online education in academy of arts university ?
hi i wanted to ask you something you live in a dorm and how much do you pay per semester
Hey there! I do not stay on campus, but i am pretty sure you can find the rate on the academy's website. I filmed a video before talking about the place I lived, it was $1000 per month. Hope this is helpful. th-cam.com/video/s6q2kLqP7jk/w-d-xo.html
Do they provide stem course!?
What is a stem course
Hi, I'm sree chetan from INDIA.....i wanted to send application to academy of art university.... For MFA programme (animation and visual effects)... That I'd for 3 years.... How AAU will help... Is this best school for Animation and placement coming out after from campus.....is there any other better schools
chetan reddy in 2018 they were named one of the best schools to attend for animation
Does this university requires gre?
No
Any architect majors?? Is it worth it?
Yes
Way cheaper than art center thats for sure lmao
Im subscriber 1,000 :)
It’s probably a chinese ran company. They contacted me multiple times and they are trying to make me vip when they don’t even know me and anything about me. I’m a senior. They don’t need any requirements just money.
Hi there, It's not a "Chinese ran company". It's a family owned business. Elisa Stephens, the current president of the school, is the grand daughter of the founder of the school Richard S. Stephens. There have only been 3 presidents: Richard Sr, Richard Jr and Elisa. www.academyart.edu/about-us/our-leadership/
As far as their admission policy --> Undergrads www.academyart.edu/admissions/how-to-apply-undergrad/
Anyone see the orb?
Stay away from their PSYCHO Fashion Department... which no one actually gets hired out of. This school is really just a Visa Mill for Asians and a San Francisco real estate holding company.
Will you marry me? lol JK but thanks for the help beautiful!!
Hi your beautiful :)
😐now,now....there are hotties like you at AAU....well guess I am switching to an art career😐
School should be free.