ArtCenter College of Design is a proud sponsor of LightBox Expo 2026, a celebration of the artists and storytellers that bring your favorite movies, animation, TV shows and much more to life.

Did you know that many of the people shaping the future of entertainment started at ArtCenter?

The College is much more than an institution of higher learning. We are an ambitious community of dreamers, makers and doers. Our students come from around the globe to pursue careers as illustrators, concept artists, animators, directors, game designers, filmmakers and countless other opportunities in the world of entertainment.

Our alums include legendary industry talents like concept artist Ralph McQuarrie (Star Wars), futurist Syd Mead (Blade Runner) and creature designer Neville Page (Avatar) to some of today’s biggest names including production designer Kendal Cronkhite (Trolls World Tour), Marvel Studios head of visual development Ryan Meinerding (Avengers: Endgame), production designer and director Chris Appelhans (KPop Demon Hunters), art director and visual development artist Celine Dahyeu Kim (KPop Demon Hunters), visual development artist Jay Thakur (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), and Lucasfilm Animation concept designer, Scott Zenteno (Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord).

At ArtCenter, you'll gain the hands-on making experience needed to turn your passion into your profession. Guided by our faculty of practicing artists and designers, you will develop the knowledge and technical skills necessary to strengthen your creative voice. And you’ll put your new skills and knowledge to the test in real-world situations.

Upon graduating, you’ll be ready to dive into the industry of your choice, equipped to tackle any creative challenge that lies ahead.

Read on to learn more about ArtCenter’s programs in Entertainment Design, Film and Illustration.