American Academy of Art Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The American Academy of Art is a higher education institution based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1923 as a school for professional artists. It emphasizes a classical academic foundation with a focus on drawing and design, offering seven Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs in fields such as illustration, design, 3-D modeling and animation, multimedia/web design, life drawing, painting (oil and watercolor), and photography. The program structure starts with a foundation curriculum that builds core visual arts skills, complemented by substantial studio time that enables hands-on practice and the development of individual artistic expression within traditional approaches. The academy serves aspiring professional artists seeking rigorous training, and it maintains a faculty noted for providing both traditional skills and knowledge of contemporary tools and techniques, positioning itself within the higher education landscape focused on art and design education.