Students enrolled in the Academy's online classes never have to worry about getting to class on time and can complete coursework and participate in discussions as their schedule permits. The program is perfect for students who work full-time, have a family to take care of, or have other commitments that take up large part of their time.

The Academy offers a content-rich, highly focused curriculum that uses the power of the Internet to foster communication, learning, and skill acquisition. Online classes are offered in all 12 of the Academy's majors at all different levels. Software created especially for online classes enables instructors to create a seminar-style "classroom" environment. Students have just as much contact with each other as they do with their professor, which makes online classes an exciting and collaborative learning experience.

Like on their physical campus, Academy of Art University's cyber campus offers services for online students. Advisors are available to guide students through their online academic experience, helping them choose the right classes to prepare them for the career of their dreams. Additionally, the Academy offers an Online Help Desk and an Online Writing lab. No matter where they are in the world, online students feel the Academy's spirit of community and support.

Academy student Deanna Cluff, who lives in the small rural town of Central, AZ, decided to enroll in the online MFA Fine Art program so she can teach at the local community college. Though the program is challenging, she loves every minute of it. She believes that enrolling in the Academy's online program is one of the best decisions she has ever made.

"I have never been so impressed with anything as I am with Academy of Art University's online program," Cluff said. "The technology, the instructors and the support services are all fantastic."

This is just one of many rave reviews the Academy has received regarding their online program. More than ever, people are learning the benefits of online education and the Academy's program is in the forefront. Advanced technology combined with world-class curriculum taught by renowned instructors has led numerous students to success -- and will continue for years to come.

About Academy of Art University, San Francisco:
With more than 11,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M.Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion merchandising, interior design, new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design, cinematography, interior design, digital photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design.

Academy of Art University is an accredited member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (BFA-IAD) and NAAB (M-ARCH).

For more information visit www.academyart.edu