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Skip to Main Content -- Important Information and Updates regarding COVID-19 Learn More × calarts Toggle Menu Search Academics Programs of Study CalArts offers a variety of unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate level within its six world-renowned Schools—Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. BFA General Education Undergraduate core courses are the foundation of BFA studies at CalArts, providing a strong general education and opportunities to deepen every student's artistic practice. Further Study Overview Interdisciplinary International Engagement Opportunities Open Learning Library The CalArts Library enables students and faculty to develop the skills necessary for creative exploration, critical reflection and lifelong learning. 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Explore the local area and community. Extended Studies Offering innovative continuing education arts courses designed to meet the needs of both emerging artists and lifelong learners. Schools Art Critical Studies Dance Film/Video Music Theater Request Info Apply Give Coronavirus Information and Updates School of Art: Projection Mapping Winter Session California Institute of the Arts is renowned internationally as a game-changer in the education of professional artists. The transformative cultural impact of our alumni shows why: We bring out visionary creative talent unlike any other university, school or conservatory. An all-inclusive community for a diversity of authentic voices, CalArts today offers more than 70 comprehensive degree programs in the visual, performing, media and literary arts. Art • Critical Studies • Dance • Film/Video • Music • Theater Academic Programs Request Info Apply California Institute of the Arts Appoints João Ribas as the Steven D. Lavine Executive Director of the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) and Vice President for Cultural Partnerships February 25, 2020 Read More New York Philharmonic Presents World Premiere of Ellen Reid’s Latest Work February 19, 2020 The New York Philharmonic presents the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid’s (Music MFA 11) latest work When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist. Read More 'Hair Love' Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short February 10, 2020 Other winners included Ford v Ferrari, directed by CalArts alumnus James Mangold, and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 4. Read More CalArts Commissions 50 Celebrated Alumni Artists to Create New Works of Art January 22, 2020 CalArts has commissioned 50 prominent alumni artists to create artworks over the next five years as part of a new alumni initiative; the new works will be sold by CalArts to establish an unprecedented artist-led scholarship endowment to benefit future art students. Read More Dive Into 'The Pool' Online December 12, 2019 CalArts launches the digital version of its alumni magazine, The Pool . Read More CalArts Strategic Visioning Project: September 2019 Update September 27, 2019 Read More Academic Programs Request Info Apply Community Arts Partnership CAP Calendar of Events Mar 17 Fulbright Info Session Apr 4 - Aug 30 POSTPONED: 'Inside Out & Upside Down: Posters from CalArts 1970–2019' Apr 9 Dinner with the Prez May 6 - May 7 CalArts Expo 2020 May 15 CalArts Graduation Mar 31 - May 18 Virtual Events Calendar Form 50+50 The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts Liz Glynn Art MFA 08 I came out of my undergrad at Harvard knowing that, if nothing else, I could stay in the studio all night, work myself into a corner, and throw myself at building something. What was great about CalArts is that it broke all... More Fall 2019 Registration 1. Class Sign Up 2. 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