332 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604-4302

American Academy of Art is a private arts school located in downtown Chicago. Founded in 1923, the American Academy of Art provides professional artists with tools and techniques they need to build a successful career. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, the academic program at Illinois art school combines a foundation in drawing and design with a core curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

American Academy of Art offers seven areas of study leading to a Bachelor of fine arts degree: illustration, design, web design, 3-D modeling and animation, oil painting, watercolor painting, and life drawing. All students complete a core curriculum of humanities and sciences courses along with hands-on learning in the studio. Students have access to shared housing in various apartment complexes within 10 miles of the American Academy of Art campus.

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Faculty members at American Academy of Art have been trained in the nation's top art schools and recognized within their fields through publications and awards.

The Bill L. Parks Gallery on campus features exhibitions of work by students, faculty, and visiting artists.

Studio classes at American Academy of Art are limited to 25 students, and humanities and sciences classes are limited to 30 students.

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