Academy of Art University, San Francisco Bay Area
Established in 1929 by Sunset Magazine's creative director, Richard S. Stephens, Academy of Art University transforms aspiring students into professional artists & designers. He believed that aspiring artists, with proper instruction, hard work & dedication, could learn the skills needed to become professionals. He also believed students should be accepted into an art institution regardless of an art portfolio, and most importantly, an art education should be provided by professional artists.
Academy of Art University fosters innovation through a faculty of current industry professionals, state-of-the-art facilities & curriculum in several areas of study.
Academy of Art University fosters innovation through a faculty of current industry professionals, state-of-the-art facilities & curriculum in several areas of study.
Academy of Art University Alumni
Shiraz Ansari
president at Ansari Mothe
Consumer Goods
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2010
bac + 4, marketing, design
Studio Bercot 2006 — 2009
bachelors fine arts, Design
Wilson College 2001 — 2003
higher secondary, science
Experience
Hermès International September 2008 - August 2009
rick owens boutique Paris London July 2008 - September 2008
Raheemsons January 2005 - January 2008
fashion week September 2007 - October 2007
Raheemsons May 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Product Development, JavaScript, Rugs, E-commerce, Sales, Marketing, Illustrator, Trade Shows, C++ Language, CSS3, concept Architect, InDesign, HTML 5, PHP, Brand Management, Textiles, Backbone.js, jQuery UI, Retail, Apparel, Market Research, Advanced CSS, Fashion, Photoshop, product developer
Sidharth Chaturvedi
Concept Artist at Koch Media / Deep Silver
Entertainment
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2011
MFA, Painting
University of Miami 2004 — 2008
BA, Art and Art History
Experience
Koch Media / Deep Silver May 2014 - Present
Wizards of the Coast 2013 - Present
Facebook March 2015 - May 2015
TinyCo June 2013 - March 2014
Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley November 2013 - January 2014
Concept Art House March 2013 - 2014
Present Creative LLC October 2012 - 2014
Cognitive Kid February 2012 - 2014
Fantasy Flight Games February 2012 - 2014
Riot Games May 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Painting, Oil Painting, Illustrator, Drawing, Digital Painting, Corel Painter, Sketching, Business Cards, Illustration, Concept Design
Simona Ceccarelli
Head of Creative Services, Group Communications at Roche
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Development
RWTH Aachen University 2000 — 2002
Post Doc, Organometallic Catalysis
Università degli Studi di Milano 1993 — 2000
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Experience
Roche March 2014 - Present
Roche January 2013 - February 2014
Hoffmann-La Roche April 2009 - December 2012
Hoffmann-La Roche 2002 - December 2012
RWTH Aachen December 2000 - January 2002
Università degli Studi di Milano 1996 - 2000
Skills
Drug Discovery, Medicinal Chemistry
Simone Nencetti
Marketing and Advertising Consultant / Senior Art Director and Copywriter
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Academy of Art University 1982 — 1986
Maturità artistica
presso l'Academy of Art College di S. Francisco
BFA in
Experience
The Ad Store May 2000 - November 2010
Grey Düsseldorf January 1997 - January 1998
Pirella Göttsche Lowe Milano January 1992 - January 1996
JWT Milano January 1990 - January 1992
McCann Erickson Milano January 1989 - January 1990
Bozell Milano January 1987 - January 1989
Skills
Advertising
Sindy Lam
University of Arts London
Design
Education
University of the Arts London 2012 — 2016
Graphic and Media Design
Academy of Art University 2012 — 2014
Yew Chung
Experience
Whoareinvited December 2014 - January 2015
Cindiddy.com June 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Research, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Sofia Persson
Junior Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Shopcade
Graphic Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising
Berghs School of Communication 2011 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
Columbus State University 2009 — 2010
Communication and Media Studies
Experience
Shopcade September 2015 - Present
North Kingdom Design & Communication AB February 2015 - July 2015
Young + Hungry a Creative Co-Op August 2014 - January 2015
Doe Blomberg Gottberg June 2014 - July 2014
Skills
Art Direction, Marketing Communications, Corporate Branding, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Creative Strategy, Illustration, Photoshop, Branding & Identity, InDesign, Brand Development, Copywriting, Animation, Typography, Concept Development, Web Design
Stefano Zamuner
Designer, Creative Free Spirit
Apparel & Fashion
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2006
Fashion Design
Politecnico di Milano 1999 — 2004
Master of Science, Industrial Design. major: CAR design
Lice Scientifico Galileo Galilei 1994 — 1999
high school diploma
Experience
stefanozamuner.com November 2013 - Present
H&M June 2013 - November 2013
VF Corporation May 2010 - June 2013
Lola & Liza July 2009 - May 2010
Dirk Bikkembergs September 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Advertising, Concept Development, Mood Boards, Graphics, Photoshop, Retail, Fashion Design, Art Direction, Piloting, Art, Airlines, Product Development, Sketching, Product Design, Creative Direction, Fashion, Graphic Design, Trend, Styling, Illustration, Apparel, Private Pilot, Photography
Susanne Dverre-Landin
Project Manager & Key Account Manager at Setup AB
Architecture & Planning
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2002
BA, Graphic Communication
City College of San Francisco 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Graphic Communications
City College of San Francisco 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Universidad de Salamanca 1993 — 1994
Spanish Language and Literature
Katrinelundsgymnasiet, Gothenburg Sweden 1990 — 1993
Economics
Företagsuniversitetet
Course, Lead and Coordinate
Tenant & Partner Property Law
Course, Rent Law
Learning Tree International
Course, Project Management
Q-Cad
Course, Auto Cad
Experience
Setup AB February 2015 - Present
Danske Bank November 2010 - February 2015
Danske Bank December 2009 - October 2010
Danske Bank September 2006 - December 2009
Danske Bank May 2005 - September 2006
Proffice September 2003 - May 2005
MediaParken August 2002 - July 2003
Seidel O´Neil & Partners Advertising February 2000 - April 2001
Lason Online Printing Inc. December 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Interior Design, Project Planning, InDesign, Project Coordination, Advertising, Premises, PowerPoint, Move Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Photoshop, Procurement, Budget Forecasts, Problem Solving, Project Management, Facilities Management, Art Direction, Change Management
Suzanne Ashford
Visual Merchandising Manager at LPP S.A.
Apparel & Fashion
Education
DeutschKolleg Stuttgart 2010 — 2011
C1+, Deutsche Sprache
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2009
BFA, Fashion & Visual Merchandising
Experience
LPP S.A. July 2014 - Present
E. Breuninger GmbH August 2011 - December 2013
Bloomingdale's June 2009 - July 2010
Academy of Art University 2005 - 2009
Academy of Art University Retail Store September 2008 - December 2008
Ford Motor Company June 2003 - March 2006
Margaret O'Leary June 2003 - March 2006
ADT Home Security January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Fashion Design, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Trend Forecasting, Window Displays, Fashion Shows, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Illustrator, Mac, Textiles, Draping, Styling, Luxury Goods, Retail, Marketing, Photoshop, Fashion Writing, Fashion Buying, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Management
Svetlana Milic
Creative designer at digitalarts
Graphic Design
Education
Academy of Art University
Sculpture
Academy of Art University
Master of Arts, Sculpture and Painting
Experience
digitalarts April 2012 - Present
DigitalArts April 2010 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Illustration, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Tania Braun
International Trade and Development
Education
Academy of Art University 1998 — 2004
5
Experience
TARC international trading March 2014 - Present
Therese Dalton
Owner at Dalton Films
Media Production
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 1998
Film language & lighting
Senior College Ballyfermot 1991 — 1994
Broadcast Journalism
Experience
Dalton Films 2004 - Present
Firefly Films 2003 - Present
The Gallery, Dublin 1999 - 2003
The Academy of Art University, San Francisco 1996 - 1999
West Coat Irish February 1995 - February 1996
Skills
Video Production
Tiffany Wicks
Managing Director at Global Rebels UK
Apparel & Fashion
Education
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Experience
Global Rebels UK April 2012 - Present
Defiance USA October 2008 - March 2011
Defiance USA July 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Fashion Illustration, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Textiles, Concept Development, Styling, Mood Boards, Apparel, Fashion, Creative Direction, Sketching, Trend, Art Direction, Illustrator
Tim Reuscher
Grafiker
Graphic Design
Education
Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart
Academy of Art University
Experience
ITF Grafikdesign September 2002 - Present
Sternstunden des Kapitalismus October 2008 - Present
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Adobe Freehand, Logo Design, Graphics, Graphic Design, Print Publication Design
Tomasz Kot
Student at Academy of Art University
Accounting
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2009
Tor Larsson
Art Director at Allers förlag
Media Production
Education
Academy of Art University 1996 — 1997
Experience
Allers förlag September 2004 - Present
Aller Media 2004 - Present
Falck & Co 2000 - 2004
Falck & Co 1997 - 2000
Jack Wahl Annonsbyrå 1995 - 1997
Nisch Media AB 1992 - 1995
Skills
Art, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction
Valur Arnarson
Creative Director and Idea man at Expo advertising
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
Experience
Expo advertising June 2013 - Present
EnnEmm March 2012 - March 2013
Fix iA January 2008 - October 2012
McCann Erickson January 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Typography, Art Direction, User Interface Design, Creative Direction, Advertising, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Interaction Design
Vera Freitag Perucchi
Video Producer at UBStv, videos & events
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
The American Film Institute 2008 — 2008
University of California, Los Angeles 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Professional Screenwriting Program UCLA
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Motion Picture and TV
Experience
UBStv, videos & events April 2013 - Present
Freitag Films 2010 - Present
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, New Media, Web Video, Cinematography, Theatre, Videography, Reality, Multimedia, Camera, Post Production, Avid, Production Managment, Voice Over, Pre-production, Media Production, Documentaries, Video Production, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Screenwriting, Film Editing, Television, Commercial Photography, Music Videos, Creative Writing, Short Films, Camera Operating, Editing, Video, Final Draft, Storytelling, Video Editing, Independent Film, Creative Direction, Premiere, Film, Producing, HD Video, Film Production, Commercials, Broadcast Television, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Directing, Scripting, Entertainment, Digital Video, Final Cut Studio
Vicente N. Abad
International Communication & Innovation Manager Owner and Manager Abracadabra I&C
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Academy of Art University 1993 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), advertising
Marshall University 1991 — 1992
Psychology Minor, Communication, Journalism and Advertising
CEV escuela superior de comunicación imagen y sonido 1989 — 1991
Técnico en Postproducción de Video, Diseño y comunicación visual, general
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija 1989 — 1991
Marketing y Publicidad, Relaciones públicas, publicidad y comunicación aplicada
Experience
Abracadabra Junction. Innovación & Consulting 2008 - Present
Saatchi & Saatchi 2001 - 2008
Young & Rubicam 1998 - 2001
BBDO Worldwide 1995 - 1998
Skills
Creación y desarrollo..., Conceptualizator, Problem Solving, New talent consulting, Publicidad, Marketing digital, Analisis, innovation, empowerment, Consultoría, Team developer, Branding consultant, Estrategias creativas, Thinking out of the box, Anticipation, Publicidad en Internet, Planificación..., Marketing en Internet, online strategy, sales and implementation, New business developer, multidisciplinary, Communication excellence, Muktitasking, commucation crossmarket, Flexibility, International culture..., Creative direction, Strategic Vision, intraemprendedor, online Marketing, Administración y..., Adobe Creative Suite, Estrategia de..., Influencer, Teaching abilities, Design and communication, Resolución de problemas, Dirección creativa, advertising, Estrategia, Branding creativity
Victor Lagodin
Independent Oil & Energy Professional
Oil & Energy
Education
Academy of Art University
Victor Wagner
FX Technical Director at Double Negative
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2009
MFA, Animation & Visual effects
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2007
BFA, Animation & Visual effects
Experience
Double Negative FX TDDouble NegativeMarch 2012 - September 2015
Double Negative November 2010 - March 2012
Animal Logic March 2010 - September 2010
Red giant studios March 2009 - July 2009
Just Cruzin' Production January 2001 - January 2002
Pixel Grafiske DA January 1998 - January 2002
One Communication Inc January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Film, Matte Painting, Shading, Rendering, Particle, VFX Supervision, Final Cut Pro, nCloth, Photography, 3D, Realflow, Renderman, Rigid Body Dynamics, Fluid Simulation, Feature Films, Shake, Texture Artist, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, PFTrack, Computer Graphics, Modeling, Fur, Cloth Simulation, Compositing, Mantra, Nuke, Syntheyes, Maya, MEL, Houdini, Python, Rotoscoping, Photoshop, Matchmover, After Effects, Illustrator
Wendy Broersen
Owner Wennies Advertising | full service reclamebureau | social media | spreker | Supervrouwen
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1995
masters, advertising, graphis design
Hogeschool Rotterdam 1988 — 1992
bacc, advertising
Kunstacademie Kampen 1988 — 1989
bachelor, graphic design
Hogeschool INHOLLAND 1997 — 1999
bachelor, PABO
Rijnlands lyceum 1987 — 1998
atheneum, english, dutch, economics, drawing, geography, history
Experience
Wennies Advertising March 2004 - Present
Supervrouwen Events January 2013 - Present
Het Is Net Werken BV September 2010 - Present
Wennies Koffietafel April 2009 - June 2013
BBDO 1997 - 1998
lowe, kuiper en schouten 1993 - 1994
Skills
Web Design, Advertising, Marketing communication, Facebook, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Logo Design, Online Marketing, Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Events
Wini Wang
Rigger at Brown Bag Films
Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2012
MFA, Animation
University of the Witwatersrand 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Marketing and Psychology
Experience
Brown Bag Films September 2013 - Present
Ghost Jack Entertainment January 2012 - October 2012
ACM SIGGRAPH August 2012 - August 2012
Depth VFX January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Maya, After Effects, Character Animation, Rigging, Animation
YIYUN WANG
Retail Sales at Swatch Group
Design
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), International Fashion Marketing
Academy of Art University 2014 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Fashion Merchandising
Shih Chien University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Experience
Swatch Group November 2014 - Present
Chinese Culture Univesity September 2010 - September 2013
Shih Chien University April 2008 - April 2013
Huang Shu Chi Fashion Design Development Co., Ltd., Taipei July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Events Organisation, Microsoft Word, Fashion Design, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Fashion Marketing, Photoshop
Yan Philippe
Fullstack developer / Consultant
Computer Software
Education
Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University
Lycée Français Jean Mermoz - Dakar
Experience
BS&Logistics April 2015 - Present
BSL Logistics August 2014 - Present
BS&Logistics February 2015 - April 2015
BS&Logistics August 2014 - November 2014
Choukroute November 2013 - July 2014
Skills
SEO, CSS, After Effects, jQuery, Internet Entrepreneur, HTML5, Web Developers, Graphic Design, Web Design, Maya, Entrepreneurship, PHP, User Experience, Web Development, Customer Service, Linux, Adobe Creative Suite, MySQL, Python, E-commerce, HTML, Jquery Ninja, SQL, Illustrator, Database Design, Mobile Applications, Photoshop, JavaScript, OS X
ac ac
Student at Academy of Art University
Airlines/Aviation
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2007
alina donciu
Student at Academy of Art University
Arts and Crafts
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2012
amanda rock
Student at Academy of Art University
Arts and Crafts
Education
Academy of Art University 1999 — 2004
arcangelo pugliese
Editor Camera presso Freelance audiovisual production, fixing, filming and editing
Broadcast Media
Education
The Nottingham Trent University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Academy of Art University
Experience
Freelance audio-visual production, fixing, filming and editing January 2015 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. 2006 - December 2014
autonomo January 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Video Editing, Motion Design, Television, Film, Broadcast, dcp, Avid Media Composer, Post produzione, HD Video, Video, Canon DSLR, Premiere, Videography, Video Production, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, Televisione, Avid, Non-linear Editing, Editing, Broadcast Television, DVD Studio Pro, Documentari, Post Production, Documentaries, After Effects, Produzione video, Montaggio video, Motion Graphics, Camera
cesar simon juan
Asistentes Academy of Art University
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2012
daniela novello
Owner, pink
Fine Art
Education
Academy of Art University
david Karl davidsson
photographer
Fine Art
Education
Academy of Art University 2013 — 2017
BFA Photography fine arts, Photography
Experience
davidssonphotgraphy
Skills
Fashion Photography, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photojournalism, Studio Lighting, Event Photography, Portraits, Lifestyle Photography, On Location, Commercial Photography, Fine Art, Portrait Photography, Photoshop, Photography, Photos, Editorial, Headshots, Image Editing, Weddings, Studio Photography, Wedding Photography, Lightroom, Fine Art Photography, Travel Photography, Still Life, Art, Magazines, Image Manipulation
gabrielle fribourg
Fashion Designer at GERARD DAREL
Apparel & Fashion
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2010
BFA French Exhange student scholarship, Fashion/Apparel Design
studio Bercot, Paris 2006 — 2009
School Diploma in Fashion Design
Central Saint Martin's school of fashion design 2006 — 2006
Fashion/Apparel Design
Ecole Supérieure Estienne des Arts et des Industries Graphiques 2005 — 2006
Applied Arts preparation
Experience
GERARD DAREL September 2014 - Present
Pablo Gérard Darel February 2014 - September 2014
NAF NAF April 2011 - January 2014
BALENCIAGA March 2009 - July 2009
Hermès November 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Tech Packs, Fashion Illustration, Apparel, Styling, Sewing, Draping, Fashion Design, Fashion, Trend, Mood Boards, hand textile, Pattern, Textiles, Knitwear
jan Punt
Student at Academy of Art University
Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2005
joni kraja
Architect at GENSLER
Architecture & Planning
Education
Academy of Art University
Master of Architecture, building science, structural engineering, architectural history, theory, professional practice
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Architecture
kate Burbidge
Attended Academy of Art University
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2004
nicola evangelisti
Independent Arts and Crafts Professional
Arts and Crafts
Education
Academy of Art University
Bologna Italy
Accademia di Belle Arti
Accademia di Belle Arti
Experience
indipendent artist
Skills
Fine Art, Digital Art, Galleries, Mixed Media, Drawing, Public Art, Contemporary Art, Abstract, Art Education, Curating, Art Direction, Video Art, Visual Arts, Illustration, Photography, Painting, Printmaking, Graphic Design, Arts Administration, Abstraction, Art, Art History
olimp olimp
Student at Academy of Art University
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2012
pablo burgos-bosch
Filmmaker, Creative Director at SANTA MONICA FILMS.es
Motion Pictures and Film
Education
Centro de Estudios Cinematográficos de Catalunya 1999 — 2001
Graduado, Director de Cine/Filmmaker
Rodar y Rodar 1998 — 1999
Diploma, Guionista de cine y TV
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1994
ESMA 1987 — 1989
graduate in international marketing, marketing & comunication
Experience
Santa Monica Films March 2014 - Present
pablobb.com 2014 - Present
Beware of the Creative! 2010 - 2014
Atletico International Advertising 2003 - 2005
Delvico bates 2001 - 2003
Lowe and Partners Worldwide 2000 - 2001
Slogan 1996 - 1999
Alta Definición & Washington Olivetto 1991 - 1992
Skills
Production, Interactive Advertising, Television, Commercials, Creative Development, Advertising, Film, Art, Film Production, Copywriting, Video, Fashion, Documentaries, Photography, Viral Marketing, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction
patrick bellanca
Étudiant à Academy of Art University
Chemicals
Education
2006 — 2012
rafael valiente
Estudiante de Academy of Art University
Education
2003 — 2011
susanna aldrovandi
graphic designer at angelinidesign
Graphic Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2007
Experience
1861UNITED March 2009 - Present
Angelini Design 2005 - 2006
Skills
Logo Design, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Social Networking, Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Graphics
susanna aldrovandi
graphic designer at angelinidesign
Graphic Design
Education
Academy of Art University
young ho Shin
Cinematic Animator at Crytek
Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), 3D Character Animation, pretty good
Hong Ik University 2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), ANIMATION
Experience
project(World War 3)(movie) January 2014 - May 2014
White Brain Studio March 2007 - December 2008
Baipaper March 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Texturing, Maya, 3D, UV Mapping, 3D animation, Computer Animation, Mudbox, Zbrush, Rigging, Character Animation, Photoshop, UV mapping, Animation, ZBrush, Compositing, Mental Ray, Nuke, Character Rigging, Traditional Animation
胡方舟
Academy of Art University毕业
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2014