At ArtCenter College of Design, your creativity isn’t just welcomed—it’s taken seriously. Here, you’ll experiment, collaborate and build the skills to express your ideas clearly and confidently. Whether you're designing bold brand visuals, telling stories through illustratio...
ArtCenter's interdisciplinary programs prepare you to thrive at the intersection of design, technology and social innovation.
Begin your creative career at ArtCenter. Learn about undergraduate and graduate admissions, application requirements, portfolio guidelines, and financial aid options.
Apply to ArtCenter's undergraduate programs and take the first step toward your career in art and design. Explore degrees in Creative Direction, Film, Fine Art, Graphic Design, and more. Learn about portfolio reviews, tuition, and financial aid.
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Pursue a graduate degree at ArtCenter College of Design. Explore MFA, MS, and MDes programs in art, design, and innovation, including dual-degree options. Learn about application steps, portfolio reviews, tuition, and financial aid.
ArtCenter will be hosting Los Angeles National Portfolio Day on Sunday, November 12th from 12-4pm at our Hillside Campus.
Student attendees will have the opportunity to virtually attend an individual department session hosted by each department, including additional drop-in general Q&A sessions with Admissions and Center for DEI. Please select from the individual Department Breakout Sessions below.
MFA Degrees at ArtCenter ArtCenter’s MFA programs provide artists and designers an opportunity to refine their craft within a professional context across a variety of disciplines. From fine artists and graphic designers to filmmakers and design innovators, our four MFA programs are preparing...
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At ArtCenter College of Design, your creativity isn’t just encouraged—it’s developed, challenged and transformed into a career. Whether you're creating immersive game worlds, directing powerful films, designing seamless user experiences or capturing images that inspire change, ou...
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At ArtCenter, our Master’s of Science programs in Furniture, Lighting and Fixtures Design, Industrial Design and Spatial Experience Design give you the tools to explore how people interact with spaces, objects and products. Through hands-on industry projects, a hu...
Learn about Federal Work Study (FWS) and other student employment opportunities at ArtCenter. Find details on eligibility, job types, pay rates, and how to apply.
ArtCenter’s renowned graduate programs offer designers and artists exceptional opportunities to create unique and personal career and life paths—all within the dynamic social, cultural and intellectual context of Southern California. Art (MFA) Discover the freedom, support and expe...
Requirements By Major If you would like to connect with a the Director of Graduate Admissions for a portfolio feedback, please consider Scheduling an Appointment early on in the application process to ensure you are crafting a portfolio which meets the specific major requirements as outlined below....
There are four methods by which you can submit your portfolio. Read the details on each format, and choose only one. Do not submit work via multiple formats.
ArtCenter offers $22M in scholarships annually for new and continuing students. Learn about eligibility, deadlines, and policies to support your education.
As part of your application to certain majors, ArtCenter requires a video essay where you can share the story behind one of your works that is related to your intended major.
Learn about ArtCenter's transfer credit policies for graduate students, including studio credit evaluation and eligibility for graduate-level coursework.
Important Dates All of ArtCenter’s graduate programs accept applicants for the Fall Term only. Key Dates for Graduate Admissions Application Opens August 1 Priority Application Deadline January 15 Application Decisions Published through Spring (no later than early Apr...
Portfolio Requirements By Major If you would like to connect with an admissions counselor for portfolio feedback, please consider Scheduling an Appointment early on in the application process to ensure you are crafting a portfolio which meets the specific major requirements as outlined below. If y...
Stay informed about important dates and deadlines for ArtCenter undergraduate admissions, including rolling admission policies and scholarship opportunities.
Application Requirements The decision to attend graduate school is a pivotal step toward personal, creative and professional growth. To better inform your choice, we encourage you to visit our campuses and become familiar with the work of our alumni and faculty. Our Admissions counselors will guid...