Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) is located in the center of creative arts and technology in Southern California. Leading action sports brands, game developers, animation and entertainment studios, design firms, art galleries and museums are located within a short distance of the College's campus in Laguna Beach, CA. LCAD students benefit from connections with such industry leaders and partners as Blizzard, Disney, DreamWorks, NIKE, Sony, Pixar, STANCE, Warner Bros. and many more. These high-level connections facilitate access to key internships and employment opportunities. LCAD students receive a superb education that elevates skills and fosters the professional connections needed to succeed in today’s thriving and competitive creative industries. LCAD’s small class size and professional faculty give personalized attention to every student. This level of student/instructor interaction, feedback and input accelerates personal growth and professional preparedness. 92% of LCAD's surveyed graduates are currently working full-time, with 73% employed in their chosen fields.
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MAJORS OFFERED:DrawingMasters Degree
Game DesignMasters Degree
PaintingMasters Degree
GRADUATE FTE1 = 28
| FULL-TIME | 26 |
| PART-TIME | 4 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $0 |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Required |
| CV / RESUMÉ: | Required |
| GRE: | Not Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required, depending on program (2) |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 6 |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 79 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| COLLEGE: | Required |
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