Academy of Art University Reviews
Updated Jan 1, 2022
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"It's located in the beautiful downtown San Francisco with plenty of things to do and places to eat" (in 24 reviews)
"Some great people who are supportive and friendly" (in 23 reviews)
"Upper management needs to get a grip" (in 43 reviews)
"Ethics aside, the work environment is not that welcoming" (in 29 reviews)
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- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Good work environment and coworkers
Cons
Loose management and informal work style
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
The Game Department of the school is very professional
Cons
Currently most of the classes are virtual
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
+ Professors are professionals in the film industry + StudioX simulates real world film studio
Cons
- Online classes need to be updated
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
-Good department management -Can tutor and do ESL support classes, too
Cons
- Some apathetic students that are hard to motivate
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
This job will teach you how to go the limits of your own moral compass.
Cons
This place is a travesty of poor management and intoxicated leadership. If the size of the shoulder pads on the president don't make you cringe, the lying, corruption and endless public lawsuits might. The owners make billions and give crumbs to the employees most of whom are part time and receive little to no benefits. Students are deceived and tricked into long tuition commitments they cannot afford. Management cheats, pollutes, and fights the City and the Feds. Employees are left hanging their heads explaining why they stay to friends and family.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Creativity, experience and knowledgeable teachers
Cons
Not great at advanced planning, anecdote driven
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Help a rich drunk lady get richer
Cons
Exploits employees, doesn't care about students, is really just a real estate venture masquerading as a school
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
- Free courses for the interest of employees - Location
Cons
Not very competitive wages for employees
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Teaching young people is always a pro.
Cons
Medical “benefits” and no sense of security. There’s never a guarantee you will work the next semester.
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Love the diversity of the company
Cons
Pay for roles is not competitive with other companies
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