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Today, illustrators don’t just draw narrative images for editorial and publishing purposes, they apply a broad spectrum of techniques and mediums to bring all kinds of ideas and stories to life in pursuits as varied as muralist, apparel design, gaming, publishing, advertising, marketing, and packaging applications.
We Are Here To Assist You. One of our primary goals at LCAD is to help you make your transition to college a smooth one.
Describe the theoretical aspects of picture making, incorporating effective pictorial strategies. Use appropriate technical and conceptual strategies to support their artistic intents. Describe how representational art fits into the greater art historical context. Communicate ideas clearly, in writing. Critically evaluate their own work and the work of other artists and will discern between fashionable trends and authentic explorations. Promote and market their work and their abilities to profes
UC Irvine medical students visited LCAD for a clay sculpture workshop with faculty Brittany Ryan, studying the human body as form as well as function.
Get a taste of some of the amazing things art college students are doing at Laguna College of Art + Design, from animation and game art to illustration.
CONGRATS GRADS Through years of late nights, ambitious projects, and relentless creative growth, you have built something remarkable. Not just a portfolio. A point of view. A voice. A vision for what the world can become when art and design lead the way. We were honored to celebrate you.
We’re excited to share that construction on LCAD’s new Innovation Center is scheduled to begin in late February on our Big Bend campus, an important milestone in the continued growth of our college.
Students, faculty, donors and Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill signed the final beam of LCAD’s Patrick Howe Quilter Innovation Center, opening November 2027.
Your LCAD connection continues beyond graduation. We’re here to help you navigate what comes next.
Laguna College of Art + Design is a community of artists, designers and educators. We look for people who care about creative education and want to support our students, faculty and staff.
Internships are recommended for second semester juniors and seniors and may be undertaken during the fall, spring, or summer terms. Internships are for students in good academic standing currently enrolled at LCAD. To earn one unit of credit for an off-campus internship, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 50 hours of work. This requirement is comparable to a BFA class where 30 hours of instruction and 20 hours of out-of-class assignments are necessary.
Tuition for 2026/27 will be $40,560/year or $20,280/semester with part-time enrollment calculated at $1,690/unit.
The purpose of financial aid is to assist students whose personal and family resources are insufficient to meet the total cost of education at Laguna College of Art + Design. Financial aid is available from one or more of the following sources: scholarships, grants, part-time employment, and loans. LCAD is also eligible to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance programs. Eligibility for most forms of financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. Financi
Tuition for LCAD’s MFA programs Art of Game Design, Drawing, and Painting are calculated per unit. Because of the nature of the programs, as a student of the MFA program you pay the per-unit cost regardless of your enrollment status.
The Net Price Calculator is a free online tool required by the federal government to help prospective undergraduate students estimate the cost of attending college after grants and scholarships are applied. By entering basic financial information, you are supposed to receive an estimate of your educational costs.
LCAD’s Board of Governors is made up of distinguished members of the community who have excelled in their respective careers and areas of expertise, and have a passion for education. Members of the Board of Governors participate in strategic guidance to the President’s Office to help position and elevate LCAD in the realm of Art and Design.
Laguna College of Art + Design’s Board of Trustees guides our not-for-profit college in governance, policies, finances, and strategic planning. Each Trustee plays an important leadership role by inspiring others to join them in a commitment to accomplish or to exceed LCAD’s organizational goals. LCAD Trustees are passionate College ambassadors who apply their unique professional acumen to responsibly advance LCAD’s mission to empower creative leaders.
For more than a century, Laguna Beach has been an artists’ colony where creative careers are made. LCAD’s distinguished faculty carry that legacy into the heart of Southern California’s creative economy.
Our commitment is to equip you with the tools and support needed to navigate your career journey confidently.
Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting the academic achievement of all LCAD students while promoting their intellectual, personal, social, and professional growth. We strive to prepare students for lifelong success by enhancing the campus environment, fostering meaningful connections within the LCAD community, and encouraging active engagement with alumni and beyond. Grounded in our commitment to student well-being, academic excellence, and critical thinking, we aim to cultivate a vibrant, i
One of the nation’s top non-profit colleges of art + design, LCAD offers students a range of employment and volunteer opportunities. Through our Career Services and our Student Life departments LCAD students can and do get involved in the Laguna Beach community. From cleaning our local beaches to community arts education, from working in local non-profit organizations and to supporting local humanitarian efforts, the LCAD community does just about anything they can to benefit the community of La
As a student of LCAD, you will immerse yourself in a truly coveted existence. At dawn, you may take a leisurely stroll on one of Laguna Beach’s numerous postcard-perfect coves, or surf the world-class waves of Trestles, or ride white circle to double-black-diamond mountain bike trails in Laguna Canyon, or skate one of many local skate parks. You will spend your days in modern studios with talented, likeminded peers, world-class instructors, and visiting lecturers who will challenge you and suppo
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As a student of LCAD, you will immerse yourself in a truly coveted existence. At dawn, you may take a leisurely stroll on one of Laguna Beach’s numerous postcard-perfect coves, or surf the world-class waves of Trestles, or ride white circle to double-black-diamond mountain bike trails in Laguna Canyon, or skate one of many local skate parks. You will spend your days in modern studios with talented, like-minded peers, world-class instructors, and visiting lecturers who will challenge you and supp
Nothing replaces being here. Tour the studios, sit in on a critique, meet working faculty. Schedule a visit to LCAD in Laguna Beach and find out for yourself.
Study art & design at LCAD in Laguna Beach, CA. Accredited BFA & MFA programs in Animation, Game Art, Illustration, Fine Arts & more. Start your creative career.
