What are some really good Art Schools in the united states?

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Academy of Art University is excellent. I just got my BFA there, they are WASC accredited, which means classes are transferable. Every semester they are always upgrading the facilities, programs, activities. New buildings all the time, new majors on occasion.

I did makeup effects, got my BFA in Sculpture and collaborated with the film dept all the time. Wonderful school, tons of resources, incredible contacts and opportunities.

They have tons of majors, too many to list. Illustration, 3D, Interior Design, Green Design, Sculpture, Toys, Fashion, Motion Pictures and Film, Painting, etc. Whether you study commercial or fine art, they have all the resources you need to pursue art professionally.

Thanks to my contacts there, I landed the a key position on an independent film starring Oscar Winner Martin Landau. Some of my friends in 3D are with companies like ILM and Pixar. My film friends are working for ad agencies, production companies, and directors on big projects. It's only a matter of inspiration and hard work. I've never met so many talented individuals and am glad I chose AAU. Surrounding myself in all the people and all the info I absorbed made a huge difference.

Any questions, I can put you in touch or direct you to the info you need. You want to study art, you can live art and study it at University level. Great social events, great networking, easy to step into for newbies, but lots of demanding pro level stuff to get you where you want to be. Incredible guest speakers. I learned so much!

Edit: I realize it's across the country, but I've got friends from school that came from everywhere to get here: Japan, Malaysia, India, England, New Zealand, New York, Wisconsin, Seattle, LA. If you're interested, it's a great school.