About the course

We provide aspiring fine artists with a supportive community and rigorous culture of critique. Students develop their technical and conceptual skills in drawing and painting studios while sharing and debating ideas with faculty, peers, and visiting artists. With a broad notion of what fine arts can be in the world, and the opportunity to make all kinds of art objects, our students prepare for MFA programs as well as lifelong careers as practicing artists. Our program has an exploratory curriculum structure that includes?and goes beyond?the traditions of painting and drawing. For example, students can work across disciplines through our sequence of open studio electives, expanding in scale and discovering new materials. From tactile research and conceptual development to critique and presentation, students get hands-on experience with every aspect of art production.

　　Students graduate from the Painting and Drawing program with the critical thinking, leadership, and visual literacy skills to forge their own distinct paths. With experience in a variety of mediums and methods, alumni cover a lot of ground in their independent practices, including illustration, curation, and glasswork, to name just a few avenues. Alumni are also prepared to take an entrepreneurial approach to their careers. They understand how to work with gallerists, navigate the nuances of the art market, and deliver on production and exhibition schedules. Most importantly, alumni continue to evolve their artistic voices, finding unique ways to incorporate their lives and interests into groundbreaking work. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$228,384

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Francisco
Fall (August), 2024	San Francisco
Spring (January), 2025	San Francisco
Fall (August), 2025	San Francisco
Spring (January), 2026	San Francisco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California College of the Arts

An online application and nonrefundable application fee of $70

　　Personal essay

　　High school and/or university transcripts

　　Letter of recommendation

　　Portfolio (log in to SlideRoom)

　　Proof of English proficiency

　　International undergraduate applicants must earn a minimum score of 550 on the PBT or 80 on the iBT.

　　(IELTS) minimum score of 6.5 or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California College of the Arts. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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