10 Interesting Facts about California Institute of the Arts
- California Institute of the Arts was founded in 1961 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney, as envisioned by Walt Disney himself.
- CalArts is known for its dedication to the arts, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in visual, performing, and media arts.
- The institute emphasizes an experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art, encouraging students to explore and innovate.
- CalArts houses several schools, including the School of Art, School of Critical Studies, School of Film/Video, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Theater, and School of Dance.
- CalArts boasts a faculty and alumni roster filled with influential artists and creators, including John Baldessari, Tim Burton, Sofia Coppola, and Ed Harris, among others.
- The campus is designed to encourage collaboration among different artistic disciplines, fostering a unique and vibrant artistic community.
- CalArts’ animation program, initiated by Disney animators, has played a significant role in shaping the animation industry, producing many celebrated animators.
- CalArts has a strong commitment to community engagement, often hosting public exhibitions, performances, and events.
- Situated in Valencia, California, CalArts is in close proximity to the vibrant arts scene of Los Angeles, providing students with access to numerous artistic opportunities.
- CalArts has a history of pushing boundaries and challenging traditional artistic norms, making it a hub for artistic innovation.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91%
| SAT Range | 870-1060 |
| ACT Range | 15-20 |
| Application Fee | $70 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Early Decision/Early Action | No |
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Tuition & Fee
| Degree Program | Per Semester | Full Year |
| Full-Time Undergraduate (BFA & Certificate), Graduate (MFA & Advanced Certificate), and Doctoral (DMA) programs | $28,037 | $56,074 |
| Full-Time MA Aesthetics and Politics program (1st year only) | $22,449 | $44,898 |
| Low-Residency MA Aesthetics and Politics program (2nd year only) | $11,224 | $22,449 |
All Programs
Acting
THEATER • BFA MFA
Aesthetics and Politics
CRITICAL STUDIES • MA
African Music and Dance
MUSIC • MFA
Art
ART • BFA MFA
Art and Technology
ART • MFA
Balinese and Javanese Music and Dance
MUSIC • MFA
Brass
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Character Animation
FILM/VIDEO • BFA
Choreography
DANCE • MFA
Collaborative Keyboard
MUSIC • MFA
Composition and Experimental Sound Practices
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Costume Design
THEATER • MFA
Creative Writing
CRITICAL STUDIES • MFA
Dance
DANCE • BFA
Digital Arts
INTERDISCIPLINARY • BFA
Directing
THEATER • MFA
Experience Design and Production
THEATER • BFA
Experimental Animation
FILM/VIDEO • BFA MFA
Experimental Pop
MUSIC • BFA
Film and Video
FILM/VIDEO • BFA MFA
Film Directing
FILM/VIDEO • MFA
Graphic Design
ART • BFA MFA
Guitar
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Harp
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Integrated Media
INTERDISCIPLINARY • MFA
Interactive Media for Performance
THEATER • MFA
Jazz
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Lighting Design
THEATER • MFA
Music Technology
MUSIC • BFA MFA
North Indian Music
MUSIC • MFA
Percussion
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Performer-Composer
MUSIC • BFA MFA DMA
Photography and Media
ART • BFA MFA
Piano/Keyboard
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Producing
THEATER • MFA
Scene Design
THEATER • MFA
Sound Design
THEATER • MFA
Stage Management
THEATER • MFA
Strings
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Technical Direction
THEATER • MFA
VoiceArts
MUSIC • BFA MFA
Winds
MUSIC • BFA MFA
World Music Performance
MUSIC • BFA
World Percussion
MUSIC • MFA
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
938 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
27
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