Film & Photography Schools in San Francisco
For students of film and photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, several schools offer in-depth programs in both fields, including Academy of Art University -- with its schools of photography and motion pictures & television, California College of the Arts, where professional artists teach the most contemporary practices as well as more traditional forms and history, and San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking with its immersive one-year digital filmmaking program. At The Art Institute of California, students can major in media arts with a specialization in animation, audio production, or digital filmmaking & video production.
The motion picture and video industry is set to grow 14% through 2018 with the majority of jobs in California and New York. More than 17,000 jobs are expected to be added for actors, producers, and directors in the next decade. Photographers will also see strong growth including more than 16,000 jobs as Internet publications and Web sites increase demand for commercial images.
About: Founded in 1929, Academy of Art University offers AA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA and M.Arch degrees and portfolio development and certificates in fourteen diverse art and design majors. The Academy offers a unique environment of working professionals who are dedicated to passing on their knowledge and expertise to the artists and designers of tomorrow. Not only is Academy of Art University's San Francisco location both beautiful and exciting, but it is strategic in its proximity to the centers of many creative industries. The Academy's Career Services Department offers assistance to students and alumni in establishing connections with these companies. Academy graduates have been hired by prestigious firms worldwide, including Disney, Sega, Pixar, Hewlett-Packard & Hallmark Cards. Request Information
About: The world is changing so quickly that today we have jobs that didn't exist even five years ago. Most people can't even imagine what career fields will open in the next five years. But at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, you have your fingers on the pulse. We can lead the way to creative career opportunities by providing art and design education. Request Information
About: Founded in 1871, SFAI is one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges of art in the US. SFAI is internationally renowned for leading the investigation and definition of contemporary art and the role of artists in global society. SFAI emphasizes vision, imagination, intellectual development, hands-on experience, and engagement with the world. Art making is defined by a broad spectrum of forms, philosophies, and aesthetic approaches, and does not presume distinctions between fine and applied art or the arts and other disciplines. Inspiration can come from anywhere: popular culture, art history, nature, politics, religion, science, cross-cultural experiences, community relationships. The faculty encourage students to be self-motivated and self-directed, and provide guidance and support. Artistic, personal, and intellectual development is fused so that the process of making work is a life-enriching experience and prepares students for a creative life. Ideally located, the main campus on Russian Hill overlooks the San Francisco Bay and the Graduate Center on Third Street is in the heart of an artist loft district. SFAI offers BA, BFA, MA, and MFA programs, and innovative Summer MFA, post-baccalaureate, and pre-college programs. Request Information
About: The Art Institute of California - Sunnyvale is located in Santa Clara County, California, an area that makes up the world's premiere technology corridor, Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale's local population is only about 150,000, but the surrounding region is home to well over 2 million people. Students are only an hour's drive from the Pacific Ocean and Sunnyvale is also close to California's historic redwood forests. The city is bordered by the San Francisco bay to the north, Mountain View to the west, Santa Clara and San Jose to the east, and Cupertino to the south. The city is ranked as one of the safest in the country by the Morgan Quitno Safest City Award program and students enjoy a year-long mild climate. Request Information
California College of Arts and Crafts Film/Video Performance
San Francisco, CA US
California State University, Department of Art - Hayward
Hayward, CA US
About: A 21st century art program that develops students who are creative, aware, responsible individuals capable of effectively expressing their values in the media of their choice. Major options include traditional media, photography, multimedia, digital graphics, and art history. Facilities include state-of-the-art digital media software and hardware. Request Information
Cogswell Polytechnical College, Department of Art
Sunnyvale, CA US
About: Cogswell College, a prestigious WASC institution in Silicon Valley, offers a BA in Computer and Video Imaging (CVI) and a BA in Digital Motion Picture. The CVI degree offers specializations in Character Animation, Digital Illustration, Digital Motion Picture, Game Design, Modeling and Animation, Technical Director, Web Design, and Web Development. Our alumni hold positions at companies such as ILM, Pixar, PDI, Sony, Foundation Imaging, and many web and computer game production companies. We are dedicated to maintaining small classroom sizes with maximum exposure to software, techniques, and quality instruction it takes to make your portfolio shine in these competitive and exciting fields. Online applications are available. Request Information
Lorenzo de'Medici Art Institute of Florence
Sebastopol, CA US
About: Lorenzo de'Medici is the largest international school in Italy, offering a wide variety of studio arts, humanities and language studies. Located in the historic center of Florence, studio arts include: painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion design, photography, graphic design, interior design, restoration, printmaking. Request Information
San Francisco, CA US
About: Is there paint under your fingernails? Do you tear pictures out of magazines? Or maybe you can¿t draw but you¿re a master of irony. A book-reading, story-making, encyclopedia of useless trivia and crazy ideas. Or maybe you are an internet nut? We might be the place for you. Miami Ad School is a two year portfolio program. After completing a year at one of our full time schools in Miami, Minneapolis, San Francisco or Hamburg eligible students can participate in our unique Quarter Away Program. Our Quarter Away Program allows students to study in up to four other cities. City choices include the fulltime locations and London, Amsterdam, New York, Chicago, Sao Paulo, Prague and Warsaw. One of your final quarters can be spent interning. Our students are able to learn from and network with industry professionals from around the world. Request Information
Pacific Academy of Fine Arts
Sebastopol, CA US
San Jose State University, Graduate Programs in Art and Design
San Jose, CA US
About: The School of Art and Design at San Jose State University offers graduate programs including the MA in Art (Art History, Design (Industrial and Animation/Illustration), Digital Media for Art History and Education) and Art Education as well as a MFA in Art (Digital Media Art, Photography, Pictorial Art and Spatial Art). For current application, program, and faculty information, see the School website. Request Information
San Jose State University, School of Art & Design
San Jose, CA US
About: The School of Art and Design at SJSU offers BA in Art degrees in Design Studies, Studio Practice, and Art History. BFA degrees are offered in Animation/Illustration, Digital Media Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Pictorial Art, and Spatial Art. A BS is offered in Industrial Design. Graduate Degrees include MA in Art History, Design, and Multimedia Computing, MFA degrees in Art include: Digital Media, Pictorial, and Spatial Art and Photography. Request Information
Silicon Valley College - Fremont
Fremont, CA US
About: We at Silicon Valley College (SVC) are dedicated to providing the highest quality of education and training to prepare our graduates to meet the challenges of a global economy that demands quality through excellence. Silicon Valley College strives to acquaint students with the duties, responsibilities, and work habits needed to succeed in their chosen field by providing extensive hands-on training. To achieve these goals, our resources are directed toward achieving the following specific objectives: * Request Information
Silicon Valley College - Fremont
Fremont, CA US
About: We at Silicon Valley College (SVC) are dedicated to providing the highest quality of education and training to prepare our graduates to meet the challenges of a global economy that demands quality through excellence. Silicon Valley College strives to acquaint students with the duties, responsibilities, and work habits needed to succeed in their chosen field by providing extensive hands-on training. To achieve these goals, our resources are directed toward achieving the following specific objectives: * Request Information