Summer of Art

Courses

Coursework includes demonstrations, hands-on learning, lectures, and critiques in a chosen Specialization and/or Drawing Studio. Upon successfully completing the program, students will receive three college credits for the entire full-day, 5-day-a-week program or one college credit for individual classes.

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Housing

Housing for Summer of Art students is available at the Otis College Residence Hall. Residential students have the opportunity to experience college life and develop a creative community with their peers.

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Instructors

Summer of Art courses are taught by award-winning, practicing, creative professionals. Our courses offer students a unique insight into the working lives of artists and designers. Many of our instructors teach in Otis College's undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Final Exhibition

Summer of Art culminates in a final exhibition, providing students the experience of being part of a gallery show with their peers while sharing their work with family and friends.

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Established in 1918 as Los Angeles’ first professional school of the arts, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art and design education. Alumni and faculty are Fulbright, MacArthur, and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar winners, legendary costume designers, leaders of contemporary art movements, entrepreneurs, and design stars at influential companies including Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pixar, DreamWorks, Mattel, Nike, and Netflix.