Academy Resource Center
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL Classes
The English for Art Program invites international students to enroll immediately in art and design classes while learning English.
ESL classes teach international students how to:
- participate actively in college classes
- express themselves clearly in art critiques
- understand lectures and American idiomatic speech
- improve reading skills
- increase art and design vocabulary
- write papers for class assignments
The ESL Placement Test
All international students who enroll in classes on the Academy of Art campus are required to take a language placement test to determine their proficiency in English. This exam, which is administered before the semester begins on the Academy of Art University campus, includes a written, listening, and oral component.
ESL Classes
Students who take the placement exam may be placed in one of these English classes:
ESL 001 English for Art Purposes 1
ESL 002 English for Art Purposes 2
ESL 003 English for Art Purposes 3
ESL 004 English for Art Purposes 4
ESL 005 English for Art Purposes 5
ESL 006 English for Art Purposes 6
For more information, contact the International Admissions Department at 415.274.2208.
ESL 001 English for Art Purposes 1
9 units - This is an intensive course in English as a Second Language that introduces students to basic speaking, listening, grammar, writing, pronunciation, reading and oral presentation relevant to the fields of art and design. Cross-cultural communication skills are also introduced. Students who register for ESL 001 must register for ESL-designated art classes.
ESL 002 English for Art Purposes 2
6 units - This course offers intermediate ESL instruction in speaking, listening, grammar, writing, pronunciation, reading, oral presentation and cross-cultural communication skills relevant to the fields of art and design. Activities and materials are designed to increase comprehension and participation in foundations art classes. Students who register in ESL 002 must register for ESL-designated art classes.
Prerequisites: Take ESL 001 (or Placement Test)
ESL 003 English for Art Purposes 3
6 units - This is a high-level intermediate ESL course that provides an in-depth review emphasizing oral presentation, descriptive essay development, art terminology and language skills relevant to artists and designers. Students who register for ESL 003 should register for ESL-designated art classes.
Prerequisites: Take ESL 002 (or Placement Test)
ESL 004 English for Art Purposes 4
3 units - This is an advanced ESL course that prepares students for Academy Liberal Arts classes. Students have the opportunity to refine all language skills while learning about various art and design disciplines. Oral presentations and analytical writing are emphasized. Students who register for ESL 004 may register for ESL-designated art classes.
Prerequisites: Take ESL 003 (or Placement Test)
ESL 005 English for Art Purposes 5
3 units - This class focuses on reading and writing comprehension skills for international students through methods and materials that enhance and further develop student’s artistic and academic performance at the graduate level.
Prerequisites: Take ESL 004 (or Placement Test)
ESL 006 English for Art Purposes 6
3 units - This course offers international students intensive practice in oral skills through methods and materials that enhance students' artistic and academic performance. This course is required for students who do not have exceptional performance in ESL 004.
Prerequisites: Take ESL 004 (or Placement Test)
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