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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

Designer Anna Yinan Zhou looks back on her run on the hit Bravo reality TV competition series

Students will be provided a chance to grow their network and involve themselves in the professional community

Affectionately referred to as “Miata Papa,” the School of Industrial Design Executive Director was instrumental in designing the iconic Mazda FD RX-7

ART U secured their first PacWest title with a 73-70 win over Azusa Pacific

Patric Wang’s design talent and proactive approach to seizing opportunities has landed him essential industry connections