Our academic programs support creative practitioners who strive for a world that’s brighter, more inclusive, relentlessly innovative, and ecologically resilient.

OVERVIEW

LEARN HOW CCA MAKES AN IMPACT IN THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND

Immerse yourself in our creative culture

Pursue your passions at California College of the Arts, where diverse practices meet and inspiration is at every turn. With access to the Bay Area’s creative communities and thriving industries, you’ll take part in exciting collaborations, deepen your practice, and learn from art and design leaders, including our renowned faculty. You’ll learn to make work that makes a difference.

Woven throughout each program’s curriculum are myriad opportunities for interdisciplinary discovery, as well as coursework in Critical Studies and Critical Ethnic Studies—the only dedicated program of its kind at any arts and design college in the U.S. today. Attending CCA is your time to discover your voice, listen to other voices, refine your skills, or completely reinvent yourself. Explore our current Course Schedule

Our global online classrooms are supportive environments where asynchronous experiences are paired with real time support for personalized feedback, mentorship, and support. View our philosophy of online learning

UNDERGRADUATE

Discover unique undergraduate experiences and learn about curricula, creative spaces, student accomplishments, and career outcomes

Explore the first year experience