Visual development artists are the key figures of a production pipeline – setting the artistic design and even the moods for the images that entertain us. Whether you’re interested in designing movie characters or composing video game environments, our Visual Development programs teach you everything you need to create the aesthetic concepts shaping 21st century media.
Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring artists and designers with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the visual development industry. Few schools offer better training and more hands-on learning experiences than Academy of Art University.
At the School of Visual Development, students learn to add further depth and texture to their creations by building on the most fundamental of skills, such as gesture drawing and shading. Using the latest in industry technology, students are equipped with the technical skills to make not just beautifully designed images, but more importantly, images that are effectively designed to move.
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The latest visual development software and equipment is essential to preparing you to enter the work force, which is why we keep up with current advancements in technology and industry practices. Our creative environment and studios enable you to realize anything you can imagine in traditional and new media.
Raised in La Plata, Argentina, Nicolás Villarreal MFA ’02 decided to pursue his love for animation, illustration, and visual development at Academy of Art University, first as a student and now as the Director of the School of Visual Development.
Our faculty is comprised of nationally recognized art and design experts who maintain careers on the leading edge of industry trends.
The School of Visual Development recently partnered with the award-winning animation studio, Red Clover Studios, to join the production of two short films, Nieta and Pasteurized.
As one of the top art and design schools in the country, Academy of Art University visual development graduates have a range of opportunities to choose from. Our facilities, faculty, and hands-on learning approach are designed to provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your future career.
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Our revolutionary online courses provide the same rigorous education that we offer on campus with greater flexibility. Our online programs are purpose-built to deliver art and design courses. Study on your own time, at your own pace. Combine online and on-site classes.
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