San Francisco has so much to offer: diverse neighborhoods, world-class landmarks, unparalleled cuisine and a cutting edge arts community. Add quality educational programs to the mix and you'll find another reason to come to The Art Institute of California—San Francisco.

The Art Institute of California—San Francisco is dedicated to career oriented education in the fields of fashion, media arts, design and culinary arts. Our programs focus on skills used in today's workplace that will prepare students for a future in a design-related profession. Our instructors are experienced professionals - many of whom are still working in their fields - and are passionate about their industry. They help guide students' sense of design and help students understand a body of theoretical and practical knowledge appropriate to his or her degree objective.

Attending school here means that you will have the benefits of a world-class city right in your backyard. Our campus is located in the heart of San Francisco, in the vibrant Civic Center, just steps from all forms of public transportation. In addition, Civic Center plaza is home to a weekly farmer's market and an art and craft market. It's just minutes from shopping, dining, museums, galleries, and all the sights and sounds that makes San Francisco one of the top destinations in the country.