The Academy of Art University

Sometimes I would like to have a bit more guidance perhaps in the form of warm ups. I am a long distance student an in the projects your creativity can be slow or simply almost disappears when you have the pressure of knowing how little time you have -due to working full time-to get into your creative mood, do research, and be able to create a presentable HW. I would highly recommend the school to anybody but anyone entering has to be committed to give 200% of your time an energy if you are not a supper gifted, fast, creative, producing person.

1st Year Female -- Class 2013

Education Quality: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: F

I will admit, 70% of the instructors are great. But 30% of faulty instructors is too high of a rate for 2 reasons.

1. The University highers instructors with a BA being the minimum requirement. (I've seen postings on Craigslist.com)

2. The amount of money the University charges is too high considering we don't have qualified "teachers."

I Have witnessed instructors harass, & discriminate, and I have witnessed instructors with such compassion, & constructive criticism.

Besides instructors, the Faculty at AAU is AWFUL!!!! If you ever find yourself caught up in the politics of AAU, make sure you DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!! Record, follow up letters stating facts, have witnesses... for EVERYTHING!!!!

You see, AAU thinks they are above the law. I personally feel since President Elisa Stephens has been born into billions, she feels the university needs to be run by spoiled brats, and mafia-like idiots.

The accreditation they hold by WASC is great tho! It's the same accreditation as any other California University... and can easily transfer to Universities like Boston's Northeastern University (which I did to avoid corrupt AAU.)

To succeed at AAU, you should be driven and disciplined.. do not rely on educational growth, and learning from experience... there is NO TIME. It's hard work & corruption from your 1st day! Stay out of the politics of the University, and STAY OUT OF CAMPUS HOUSING!! Campus Living Villages is a 3rd party management company that manages the dormitories, due to past problems with the University managing housing.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2010

Campus Aesthetics: A, Scholastic Success: F

4th Year Female -- Class 1997

Friendliness: A+, Useful Schoolwork: C