Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

The Art Academy of Cincinnati is a private college of art and design, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It was originally founded as the McMicken School of Design in 1869. It currently offers four undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History, and an Associate of Science in Graphic Design. The Art Academy moved into its current facility at 1212 Jackson St. in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in August 2005. The curriculum of the Art Academy is considered among the best of BFA programs in the nation. It is unique in that it trains students to be self-directed contemporary visual artists and designers.

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Sight Name: Art Academy of Cincinnati
Sight Location: Cincinnati, USA (See walking tours in Cincinnati)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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