Academy of Art University's School of Industrial Design in San Francisco offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Industrial Design, with programs available in on-campus and online formats. The 120-unit BFA curriculum integrates design thinking, advanced technical training using industry-standard tools like Autodesk Fusion, hands-on prototyping, and material science to prepare students for careers in product and automotive design. The 63-unit MFA builds on this foundation with advanced coursework in design research, production cost planning, ergonomics, sustainability, and optional automotive transportation design, culminating in a thesis exhibition. Both programs emphasize portfolio development, real-world industry collaboration, and professional readiness, producing graduates equipped to solve creative problems and communicate technical and aesthetic decisions in the global design market.