Academy of Art University Illustration 79 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 US   Phone: 1-800-544-2787 Fax: 1-415-618-6287   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.F.A.- Illustration On Campus   Illustration careers span a broad range, from the edge of fine art to cartoons and animation. Illustrators can find dream jobs with entertainment and game industries, as well as with publishers, ad agencies, and design studios. At the Academy of Art University's School of Illustration, we prepare our illustration students for the ever-changing needs of the business of creativity. While mastering this myriad of skills and techniques, you'll also learn how to represent yourself, how to enter competitions like the New York Society of Illustrators, how to promote yourself, and how to make a living. You'll receive a balanced education in classical art skills and training in new media that allows you to specialize in the areas of your choice and graduate with an extraordinary portfolio. Established in 1929, the university offers accredited AA, BFA, BA, M.Arch, MA and MFA programs in 14 areas of art and design emphasis. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program.     Accreditation Information: Accredited member WASC, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA – IAD), NAAB (M-ARCH).  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses Based on the skill level of the portfolio, a candidate applying to the MFA or M. Arch. program may be required to take preparatory classes in advance of entering graduate-level classes.  International Student Requirements Please visit: http://www.academyart.edu/admissions/graduate.html for a list of international student requirements.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1757  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 932  Average GPA: 3.120  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $650  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15600  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations: Art & Design  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable