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Otis College of Art and Design

 

Established in 1918, Otis College of Art and Design offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide variety of visual and applied arts, media, and design. Core programs in liberal arts, business practices, and community-driven projects support the College’s mission to prepare diverse students to enrich our world through their creativity, skill, and vision.

As Los Angeles’ first professional art school, visionary alumni and faculty include MacArthur and Guggenheim grant recipients, Oscar awardees, and design stars at Apple, Anthropologie, Pixar, Mattel, and more. The renowned Creative Action program has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, and the Otis Report on the Creative Economy is a powerful advocacy tool for creative industries. The College serves the Greater Los Angeles Area through compelling public programming, as well as year-round Continuing Education courses for all ages.

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Majors (BFA) and areas of concentration:

Animation
Beginning Fall 2022, Otis College’s Digital Media program will evolve into separate Animation and Game & Entertainment Design majors pending formal accreditation approval.

Environmental Design
Architecture/ Landscape/ Interiors
Interiors + Furniture

Fashion Design

Fine Arts
Painting
Photography
Sculpture/New Genres

Game & Entertainment Design
Beginning Fall 2022, Otis College’s Digital Media program will evolve into separate Animation and Game & Entertainment Design majors pending formal accreditation approval.

Graphic Design
Beginning Fall 2022, Otis College’s Communication Arts program will evolve into separate Graphic Design and Illustration majors pending formal accreditation approval.

Illustration
Beginning Fall 2022, Otis College’s Communication Arts program will evolve into separate Graphic Design and Illustration majors pending formal accreditation approval.

Product Design

Toy Design

Graduate (MFA) Majors:

Fine Arts

Graphic Design

Otis College at a Glance 

 

 

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