Welcome to The Art Institute San Francisco

A design school, offering media arts and programs, The Art Institute San Francisco provides bachelor's and/or associate's degree programs in Advertising, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Visual & Game Programming.

Located in the center of the city, in San Francisco's civic center neighborhood, The Art Institute San Francisco allows students to enjoy dramatic views of the city skyline from their classrooms in the U.N Plaza Building at 1170 Market Street. With a thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping and entertainment districts, San Francisco is the perfect place for those looking to make their way in the creative arts industries.

For more than 35 years The Art Institute San Francisco have provided career oriented and industry relevant courses in design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts.

The Art Institute of San Francisco is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate's and bachelors degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

The Art Institute San Francisco and the City of San Francisco

Artists enjoy San Francisco living where the scenic beauty, urban vitality and cultural diversity open up  many new opportunities for creative people. The Art Institute San Francisco adds to this dynamic community with new generations of students who are versatile and uniquely talented in a wide array of creative arts.

Almost overnight, the gold rush transformed the city of San Francisco from a fishing village to an internationally renowned city. Today the city continues to attract a great number of immigrants, artists, poets and those seeking the good life. The city is home for people of diverse nationalities. The city by the Bay with its famous Golden Gate Bridge is well-known for its diverse cultures and lifestyles, Victorian architecture, cable cars, and its fantastic views and provides the perfect backdrop for The Art Institute San Francisco students.

San Francisco is a multifaceted city, perfect for fun, entertainment, culture as well as the serious aspects of an education. Is it any wonder that students look to The Art Institute San Francisco to pursue a rewarding career in creative arts?





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