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Ask an MFA Student!

Join us on Tuesday December 13 at 4:00 p.m. for a casual drop-in session and chat with a current MFA student. Please bring any questions you have about student life, the student experience, and more. This session is not meant as an Admissions Informational session, but rather is a fantastic chance to get an “inside perspective” on what it is like to attend Otis College as an esteemed MFA Graduate Student! All are welcome. Sessions are held over Zoom.

Otis College of Art and Design Open House

Prospective students are invited to explore our campus and learn about our unique BFA programs during our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will feature:

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    May 31
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    Why BFA Graduate Tina Miyakawa Returned to Otis College for an MFA in Graphic Design
    March 16
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    Five Ways Otis College’s First Year Foundation Program Ensures Student Success
    January 18

Creative Futures in Art and Design Spring Panel Discussion

Join Otis College of Art and Design for a panel discussion featuring professionals from creative industries in Los Angeles, including architecture, animation, product design, toy design, and graphic design. Students and their families, educators, and anyone who is curious is invited to learn more about how students can develop their creative interests into a rewarding career in a range of sectors. Register HERE

What the Otis College Admissions Team Looks for in a Portfolio, Their Favorite Spots in L.A., and More

The Admissions team at Otis College of Art and Design wants to know everything about potential Otis BFA and MFA students: what they’re passionate about, where their strengths are, how they feel about their creative work, and what they hope to accomplish at Otis. We thought we’d turn the tables to find out a little more about them.

Panel Discussion: Creative Futures in Art and Design

Did you know that the creative industries account for over 797,000 jobs in the L.A. region? Join Otis College of Art and Design for a panel discussion featuring professionals from creative industries in Los Angeles, including museums, entertainment, toy design, fashion, advertising, and design. Students and their families are invited to learn more about how you can develop your creative interests into a rewarding career in a range of sectors.

MFA Overview and How to Apply Info Session

Find out more about the Graduate MFA programs at Otis College of Art and Design!

During this virtual session, we will provide information about our graduate MFA programs in Fine Arts, Art + Social Practice and Graphic Design. You will learn more about each of our MFA programs, our requirements and what we are looking for in your application/portfolio. We will also give you information on financial aid to fund your graduate studies. At the end of the presentation, we will hold a live Q&A session for you to pose questions.

MFA Graphic Design Virtual Info Session

Join us for a virtual info session hosted by the Graduate Admissions Counselor, Alex Brennan-Arnopol, featuring Kali Nikitas, Chair of the MFA Graphic Design program. Kali will be joined by Tanya Rubbak, one of our esteemed Graphic Design Professors, who will be giving a short presentation on their work and design philosophy. During this 30 minute session, the MFA Graphic Design curriculum will be discussed as well as the facilities and studios offered to our MFA students.

MFA Fine Arts Virtual Info Session

Join us for a virtual info session hosted by the Graduate Admissions Counselor, Alex Brennan-Arnopol featuring Kathrin Burmester, Interim Chair of the MFA Fine Arts program and Kade Twist, Area Head for Art + Social Practice. During this 45 minute session, the MFA Fine Arts curriculum and Art + Social Practice emphasis will be discussed as well as the facilities and studios offered to our MFA students. Student work from the program will be shown in addition to a quick session on the MFA application process and scholarship funding.

MFA Overview and How to Apply Info Session

Find out more about the Graduate MFA programs at Otis College of Art and Design!

During this virtual session, we will provide information about our graduate MFA programs in Fine Arts, Art + Social Practice and Graphic Design. You will learn more about each of our MFA programs, our requirements and what we are looking for in your application/portfolio. We will also give you information on financial aid to fund your graduate studies. At the end of the presentation, we will hold a live Q&A session for you to pose questions.

MFA Overview and How to Apply Info Session

Find out more about the Graduate MFA programs at Otis College of Art and Design!

During this virtual session, we will provide information about our graduate MFA programs in Fine Arts, Art + Social Practice and Graphic Design. You will learn more about each of our MFA programs, our requirements and what we are looking for in your application/portfolio. We will also give you information on financial aid to fund your graduate studies. At the end of the presentation, we will hold a live Q&A session for you to pose questions.