Located on Russian Hill overlooking beautiful San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is an accredited art school that offers a wide-range of Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programs in art & design fields that include Animation, Art History, Fine Arts, Photography, and more. We provide a variety of undergraduate and graduate options for students from our fully equipped facilities and state-of-the-art technology resources on campus.
SFAI emphasizes vision, imagination, intellectual development, hands-on experience, and engagement with the world. Our 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. As an institution we continue to be innovators in the field of education.
SFAI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Certificate, Bachelor & Master Degree Programs:
- Bachelor / Master of Fine Arts (BFA/MFA) Programs
- Master of Arts (MA) Degrees
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
- Pre-College Summer Programs
- Summer MFA Program
Course categories include:
- Animation
- Art History
- Computer Art/Design
- Digital Design
- Film/Video
- Fine Arts
- Photography
- PrintMaking
- Sculpture
- Studio Art, and more...
Situated in San Jose, Santa Clara County in Northern California, The Academy of Cosmetic Arts Professional Makeup Artist School offers a specialized Cosmetic Arts Certificate program. Our training program is the first and only program of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern CA. The Academy of Cosmetic Arts provides students with the knowledge and advanced skills required for the transition from cosmetic or college level programs to professional organizations and careers.
Our resident makeup artist Rose Hill recognized a need for a program with hands-on experience. This successful program has proven to work in the areas of television, film, fashion shows, fashion print, theater and special effects.
We have received many awards from the community and media in recognition of service. Marketing the makeup artist is an important factor while learning the business aspects for success.
The curriculum is designed to give an intense study of each area of the profession, providing a range of makeup and fashion styling artistry from which to choose special areas of interest.
The Ohio Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School, located in Columbus, Ohio, provides a quality educational system to prepare students to pass the state board examination and to gain employment within the field of Cosmetology.
The cosmetology industry is growing constantly, there are no limits to what you can do! You may work as a salon assistant, stylist, salon owner, educator, session artist, school owner, platform artist, or a variety of other positions. We also have a sister school located in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Harrington College of Design, is an accredited Design College in the Chicago Loop, Illinois. We offer specialized Associate Degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, and Masters Degree Programs designed to help students prepare for a digital photography, interior design or graphic design career.
Our specialized degree programs designed to provide a balance of studio, classroom and independent study, giving students the opportunity to learn through a variety of methods and develop a well-rounded understanding of both the business and creative sides of their chosen profession.
Harrington College of Design is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs:
- Interior Design
- Digital Photography
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs:
- Interior Design
- Communication Design
Master's Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts in Communication Design
- Master of Fine Arts in Communication Design
- Master of Arts in Interior Design
- Master of Interior Design
Davide Bigazzi is an award winning designer and metalsmith from Florence, Italy who is renowned for his mastery of chasing and repousse. Davide offers workshops in chasing and repoussé as well as weekly classes in chasing, repoussé, and jewelry fabrication at his studio in the San Francisco Bay Area (Menlo Park, CA).
Workshops and classes are intensive, hands-on, individualized, and limited to four students. The studio setting and small classes guarantee a unique and effective environment for learning, as well as tailored instruction. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome.
Learn all about Davide Bigazzi’s handcrafted jewelry and hollowware - a blend of contemporary artistry and old world craftsmanship that echoes back to his native Florence. Capturing the intrinsic beauty and sculptural qualities of precious metals has been his lifelong passion.
Conveniently located in downtown Ventura CA (just one hour west of Los Angeles), Lu Ross Academy is recognized as one of the finest beauty schools in Southern California. Accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, we provide a range of career training courses in popular beauty topics such as Cosmetology, Aesthetician, Manicuring, Barbering, and Make-Up Artistry.
Our students are given the opportunity to find their own unique style after learning the fundamentals. LRA has 14,000 square feet of facilities; including 5 classrooms, 6 treatment rooms, a wet room and a large and lively clinic floor. You will learn in a real salon and spa environment.
We have taught students from Oxnard, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Ojai, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Calabasas, Malibu and all over California.
The Barrow Group Acting School is located in Manhattan, New York City. We offer training in Scene Study, Script Analysis, Playwriting, Directing, Film and Television Acting Technique, and other Specialty Classes for professional and emerging artists. Work / study and apprentice programs are available for students of merit.
At the heart of The Barrow Group School is the desire to promote clear and concise tools of the trade. These tools have been outlined and published in "An Actor’s Companion - 99 Bits of Craft" by Seth Barrish (TBG’s founder and co-artistic director).
- Scene Study
- Script Analysis
- Directing Class
- Solo Show Class
- 1 & 2 Year Acting Programs
- Musical Theatre Class
- Clown Class
- Alexander Technique Class
- Stage Combat Class
- Monologue Class
New York Art Studio: International School of Art and Design is a preparatory institution dedicated to art and design education and career building. NYART welcomes both domestic and international students to foster a multi-cultural learning environment.
We challenge our students to be critical thinkers and help them succeed in their future academic and professional careers as artists. Our distinctive Portfolio Preparation Courses have successfully helped students with admissions to the best art and design schools in the US and UK for more than 15 years.
- Undergraduate Portfolio Prep (Regular / Intensive)
- Graduate Portfolio Prep (Regular / Intensive)
- SUMMER PORTFOLIO INTENSIVE CAMP (4 / 8 / 12 weeks)
- Art High School Portfolio Prep
- Art Competition / AP Art Studio Prep
- Career Portfolio Prep
- Visual Arts Class for All Ages
- International Students (F1) Program (Core Portfolio Prep / Visual Arts Enrichment / Private Lessons)
Based in downtown Miami, New World School of Arts is a center for excellence in visual and performing arts situated on the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College. We provide a comprehensive educational program of artistic training, academic and creative development, and preparation for professional careers in the arts. We develop talented students in the areas of dance, music, theater and visual arts, and offer Bachelor Degrees in each of these disciplines.
Talented students are educated in a humanistic and personalized atmosphere designed to achieve mastery of traditional artistic forms while stimulating creativity in the context of research and experimentation. Students are encouraged to explore the full range of their disciplines in a collaborative environment which meets the highest standards of academic and professional arts training.
New World School of the Arts is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance, Music, Theater and Art and Design, and is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Located in downtown Chicago, Illinois, The French Pastry School is a premier international institution of pastry arts offering professional, certificate and continuing education programs. The French Pastry School offers you the rare opportunity to learn the art of pastry in an intimate setting, being personally mentored by masters in their field. Your skills will be finely honed through hands-on practice and repeated exposure to the best pastry techniques, tools, and ingredients.
We take pride in the quality of our courses, which are offered with great attention to the art and the science of pastry. The classes focus on artistry, visual presentation, theory, method, and technique, giving you the knowledge required for a successful pastry career.
Accredited by the Illinois Community College Board through Kennedy King College at City Colleges of Chicago, The French Pastry School in Chicago is the only singular location in the world. Students in our full-time certificate programs earn from 16 to 24 college credit hours.
Year-round Cooking / Culinary Arts Certificate Programs:
- Professional Pastry and Baking Program (24-Weeks)
- Professional Cake Decorating and Baking Program (16-weeks)
- Artisanal Bread Baking Course (8-Week Session)
Continuing Education Short Courses:
- Artisan Belgium Chocolate Bonbons
- Advanced Artisan Chocolate Bonbons
- All Things Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
- The Finest Fruit Desserts
- The Finest French Tarts
- Sculpted Cake and Topsy Turvy Cakes
- Baking and Decorating Your Own Wedding Cake