Facilities The school is located on a historic side street in downtown San Francisco in an area known as Jackson Square, which has all the charm of old San Francisco. The area is adjacent to North Beach as well as the financial district and easily accessible by public transportation. The 7,000 square foot working space at the San Francisco Studio School is comprised of a large studio with shared areas for drawing, painting and mixed media. There is a separate studio for photography. The light in the studios has been designed to provide constant levels while allowing control of lighting on models, still life and other setups. This allows varying lighting scenarios while ensuring constancy of illumination. There is a common area where critical studies, critiques and discussions are held. There is also a mid-sized darkroom. Basic computer workstations are available for digital photography. In addition, the school also maintains a gallery presenting exhibitions related to the involvements and philosophy of the school. Technical knowledge is assumed for most students who will concentrate in photography. Instructors and fellow students help those new to photographic processes and procedures. Local independent black and white and color facilities supplement the school image processing facilities, allowing each student to meet his or her specific needs in a customized manner.