By Ernest Hamilton , Updated Apr 16, 2021 10:37 AM EDT
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11: Designers Bom Kim (L) and Liz Li walk the runway at the Academy Of Art University Spring 2016 Collections fashion show at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on September 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Randy Brooke/Getty Images for Academy of Art University)
(Photo: Randy Brooke / Stringer)
Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California does things differently than other art schools. Recognizing the need for students to gain real-world experience, the academy connects students with industry professionals. Students gain many benefits by interacting directly with professionals already working in their chosen industry like the opportunity to gain valuable feedback by completing real projects for existing clients of their partnership organizations.