In 1920, the Academy of Art University was founded solely by artists as a private fine arts college. Sprouting from humble beginners in a small rented loft, the school was designed to offer creative students the opportunity to learn and express their creative skills. Students are taught by working professionals operating professionally within their degree field.
Academy of Art University has a distance learning program that offers hundreds of degree courses available for students wishing to obtain an online degree of any level. The online campus environment that the school creates is immaculate in providing educational resources, technical support, and the assistance of faculty and peers alike to aid students as they work toward earning their degree online.