The Academy of Art University

I am only going to speak for the major Industrial Design. If your going into this program be prepared to go threw heavy work loads, a few sleepless nights, and more work than most majors here. Professors here are very "self-absorbed" and expect your best work. Teaching from experience and a real world point of view, so it may seem harsh sometimes when they crit your work, but it's only for your best so don't be intimidated. Of course there will be time to go out and have fun but you'll learn soon that most of your time will go to school work. Money wise, its way more expensive than most Cal state and UC schools but for an art/design college, its the least expensive. I believe college is what you make of it and as for the academy, its worth it if you put yourself into it.

1st Year Male -- Class 2015

Useful Schoolwork: A+, Extracurricular Activities: C

I feel like I've wasted 2 years of my life. If you want to go to an actual film I beg EVERYONE to look past this school!!! 40k down the drain for me. I would say I have 3 instructors that have been helpful, 1 that I will remember for the rest of my life. He helped me develop my screenwriting skills. Other than that, AAU is a waste.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2013

Campus Maintenance: A, Faculty Accessibility: F

I just started doing online classes for Web Design/New Media. The online classes are okay the homework is can be tricky and my classmates are annoying. My biggest problem with the school is that they keep losing my transcripts even though I made sure my high school and college had them mailed out and honestly I feel that it makes them look very unprofessional and disorganized and it makes me feel like I going crazy.

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Surrounding City: A, Faculty Accessibility: F