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.
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.
Learn about ArtCenter's transfer credit policies for graduate students, including studio credit evaluation and eligibility for graduate-level coursework.
Application Requirements 1. A Fully Completed Application Applications can be completed online here. When you fill out the application online, you will also be able to upload many of the requirements listed below, like your transcripts, portfolio and essays. Apply Now 2. Application Fee A nonre...
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...
ArtCenter's MFA program is designed to help you refine your artistic skills, expand your creative potential and connect with a global community of artists.
Find everything you need to know about transferring to ArtCenter, including application steps, credit evaluation, and next steps after acceptance.
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ArtCenter's interdisciplinary programs prepare you to thrive at the intersection of design, technology and social innovation.
ArtCenter offers 11 art and design degrees including: creative direction, entertainment design, film design, fine art, graphic design, illustration, interaction design, photography and imaging, product design, spatial experience design, and transportation design.
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.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) information for ArtCenter students.
ArtCenter's Graduate Programs offer four specialized paths through which our students develop their professional expertise as industrial designers, with each Master of Science (MS) curriculum providing its own unique conceptual and applied approach to design thinking and making. Apply now!
Begin your creative career at ArtCenter. Learn about undergraduate and graduate admissions, application requirements, portfolio guidelines, and financial aid options.
At ArtCenter, our Master's programs in Furniture, Lighting and Fixture Design; Industrial Design; and Spatial Experience Design empower you to redefine how people interact with spaces, objects and products.
Understand the steps to return to ArtCenter after a break. Review re-entry and readmission requirements, portfolio guidelines, and important deadlines.
Financial Aid Policies ArtCenter’s financial aid policies outline the requirements and processes to help students navigate their funding options effectively. Commitment to the Code of Conduct ArtCenter adheres to the Department of Education's Program Participation Agreement (PPA). I...
Veterans can earn an art and design degree at ArtCenter with personalized admissions guidance, financial aid support, and campus resources. Explore our career-driven programs and succeed as a creative leader.
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.
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.
Tuition can be paid in a single payment or an installment plan.
How to Apply 1. Familiarize yourself with our Programs of Study At ArtCenter, we offer a specialized education that places students in intensive studio classes specific to their major from their first term of study. We require that students choose a major when they apply and that they submit a por...
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSAA) Act: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA ) information for ArtCenter students
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...