Media Communications & Broadcasting Schools in San Francisco
The San Francisco Bay Area media market offers one of the most saturated broadcast markets in the country for radio and broadcast. Those interested in the industry can get a bachelors degree in Radio and Broadcast from San Francisco State University which specializes in the most up-to-date technology. The Academy of Art University in San Francisco offers a wide range of majors, from Motion Pictures & Television to Music for Digital Media.
Competition will be high in the broadcast industry over the next eight years, with only a 7% increase in jobs expected. A combination of the introduction of new technology, as well as consolidation methods to cut costs, will contribute to the limited job growth.
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
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
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
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