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CCA Fashion Experience 2019 celebrates identity, vision, and craft

California College of the Arts Fashion Design program presents a one-night-only showcase of 12 thesis collections by graduating seniors
CCA Fashion Design thesis work from Qiongyun Hu, Misha Abbas, and Kaiying Ni.

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CCA presents DRAWING CODES: Experimental Protocols of Architectural Representation, Volume II

CCA's Architecture Digital Craft Lab presents DRAWING CODES: Experimental Protocols of Architectural Representation, the second volume in a series organized by curators Adam Marcus and Andrew Kudless.

Stephanie Lin, Accumulated Error No. 41. Courtesy of the artist.

Academics

Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate learning objectives include sustainability, critical and creative thinking, and professional communication skills.

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CCA President Stephen Beal announces retirement

President Stephen Beal announces his retirement after 25 years dedicated to growing and expanding CCA's campus, programs, and community.

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In Memoriam: Arthur Gensler, 1935–2021

For 11 years as a trustee and four as board chair, Arthur Gensler (1935–2021) championed the role of art and design education as an engine for cultural and economic vitality.
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The MFA program: 5 things to consider when choosing a fine arts degree

Pursuing a master of fine arts is one of the best ways to take your artistic practice to the next level.

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Seven things to look for during your art school visits

Feeling the “vibe” of an art school, imagining yourself living, studying, and working there, is a crucial part of the campus visit. But there are a few more tangible things you should keep your eye out for, as well.
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CCA Fashion Design students reimagine sustainability in the fashion industry

Students Mengshi Li and Xueer He were named finalists for the 2023 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Scholarship Fund, a program that celebrates students capable of leading change in the global fashion ecosystem.

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Events & Exhibitions

Events & Exhibitions

Check out CCA’s upcoming calendar of events, exhibitions, and public programming.

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Tina Takemoto: Life at the Speed of Art

Equal parts artist, activist, and educator, Humanities and Sciences Dean Tina Takemoto is a force to be reckoned with. Their work takes many forms and deals with issues of race, gender, queer identity, memory, and grief.
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​​California College of the Arts raises nearly $45 million creating a strong pathway for future growth

The college announced today that it has successfully raised nearly $45 million in contributions from numerous individuals and entities committed to arts education.

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Admissions

Explore what's possible as an international student at CCA

Find your home and make lifelong contacts in CCA’s vibrant community of international creative-scholars

n LFA exhibit of fluxus and sound poetry by graphic design students in the Graphic Design Studio. By Alice Niu, Charles Viktor, Deborah Khodanovich, Henry Rivera, Kaming Lee.

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CCA launches public phase of $123 million Maker/Meets/Future Campaign

CCA today announced that it has secured more than $118 million and is publicly launching its Maker/Meets/Future Campaign, a $123 million fundraising effort.

Double Ground, shown here from above, is a fluid space designed to unite CCA’s diverse disciplines.

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On this land, a cultural site

Archaeological testing on CCA’s Backlot made the exciting discovery of organic materials that signify human activity, including tool making, from almost 7,500 years ago.

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A CCA alum helps picture a new ending for survivors

Artist and CCA alum Carmen Winant’s work illuminates the invisible experiences of women, as well as feminist strategies for survival, revolt, and self-determination in a new exhibition at The Print Center in Philadelphia.

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Undergraduate Core Curriculum

From first-year experience coursework to upper division interdisciplinary studios, CCA’s expert faculty guide undergraduate students through theory, practice, and beyond.

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Explore what's possible as a transfer student at CCA

Picture yourself in CCA’s workspaces and meet the community of creative-citizens you’ve been searching for

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Architecture

Architecture

Connect theoretical speculation and material innovation with experimental design methods in our four academic programs and four research labs.

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New housing and dining at CCA

New campus housing and dining in San Francisco, opening fall 2020, make CCA a full residential campus for the first time in its history.

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Nurturing our shared sense of belonging

We share regular stories about what belonging means to us. In this spotlight, we remember the Belonging Symposium and a new program for students.

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