From the Cover

This year’s event features insightful ad campaigns from the creative minds of Academy students

A new mural at the California State Library by School of Illustration alumnus Forest Stearns stands proudly alongside the work of Maynard Dixon

After building their skills at the Academy, classmates Ryan Gamboa and Dante Williams are now colleagues at KRTV 3

Fashion students will join fine art, architecture, photography, and illustration students for an immersive seven weeks

Director and Creative Lead Ross Patrick brings a wealth of industry experience to Academy of Art University’s School of Advertising

Compositing supervisor Ersi Zhao shares how his time at the Academy prepared him for the teamwork and creative challenges of the entertainment world

Academy of Art University students presented their best work at the annual showcase

School of Animation & Visual Effects’ Aaron Guadamuz and artist Eric White discuss curating exhibitions featuring the work of the late artist and animator Bruce Bickford

StudioX students helped create key visual effects for the winning short film

School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media alumnus Edgar Nabeyin Panford discusses living out his dream