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Feb 27, 2017 · California Institute of the Arts is a game-changer in the education of artists. Learn about CalArts’ programs in visual, performing, media and literary arts.
The Art BFA track provides solid training in both critical thinking and artistic process, preparing students to be historically grounded thinkers while providing the tools necessary to develop a unique art practice.
Below is a step-by-step guide to applying to California Institute of the Arts. These steps can be completed relatively quickly or over the course of several months. The application for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 enrollment is now open.
Spring 2024 & Fall 2024 applications are now open! Start an application for your program of interest. It's okay to start now and finish later, just be sure to submit before the deadline.
The first year of the Program’s intensive four-year curriculum is devoted to courses in life drawing, color and design, storytelling and character animation—both traditional and CG. The second year takes this work to a higher level by incorporating elements such as dialogue, sound effects and music.
BFA General Education Undergraduate core courses are the foundation of BFA studies at CalArts, providing a strong general education and opportunities to deepen every student's artistic practice.
The BFA General Education curriculum, overseen by the School of Critical Studies, is designed to develop the powers of analysis and communication which students need to produce innovative and challenging art and to articulate their vision in the larger social context.
