CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools—Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater.
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.
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CalArts is located in Santa Clarita, Calif., 30 miles north of Los Angeles. Explore the local area and community.
Offering innovative continuing education arts courses designed to meet the needs of both emerging artists and lifelong learners.
Leading the charge of theater-artist training for the 21st century, the Performance Programs equip students with the skills, experience, and vision to evolve the artform and pursue their dreams with agency.
Capitalizing on Los Angeles as a global hub for creative professionals, the multidisciplinary Experience Design and Production Programs offer intensive professional instruction in a dynamic artistic environment.
In addition to CalArts' rich and diverse community and naturally collaborative atmosphere, the Institute provides several programs of study that can be pursued concurrently with a student's chosen metier.
The Minor is designed to help undergraduate students grasp the knowledge to build, engineer and design innovative custom systems.
Digital Arts Minor
The Center for Integrated Media concentration is designed specifically for MFA students whose creative use of technology—in particular digital media—goes beyond their primary areas of study.
Center for Integrated Media
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