Laguna College of Art & Design prepares individuals for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally and ethnically diverse world through a curriculum that emphasizes acquiring skills based on observation, representation, and concept development, while embracing challenges of new, innovative technologies. The College is committed to offering its curriculum through accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies, and to sharing its resources with the broader community through continuing education and exhibition programs. 
Your LCAD application process begins when you submit your FREE online application. To make sure you have all of the help you need for completing the admissions process after you submit your application, we will assign you an LCAD Admissions Counselor. Please keep in mind that you do not have to have all application materials ready to begin the application process. At any time, you can log back into your online application to upload materials and check the status of your application. 

Tuition fees apply. Financial Aid is available upon application. 

BFA at Laguna College of Art & Design

PCA&D has rolling admissions, which means applications will be reviewed throughout the calendar year on an individual basis.

Earn a Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degree on any of our 6 Major programs. Courses are taught by faculty that are working professionals in their fields, bringing a depth of knowledge that can only come from experience.

Our students can pair intensive training in a BFA degree program with additional specialization in minor programs. PCA&D offers 12 minor programs in a wide range of complementary topics, including creative writing, business in creative industry, and esports management. More about our Minors.

PCA&D’s first-year program, the foundation year, provides the basis for all disciplines in the visual arts. Our liberal arts curriculum builds critical thinking and effective writing, research, and analysis skills throughout your degree program studies.

Earn professional certifications to increase your marketability, gain new skills for job promotion, or take a completely new track to start a career change.

PCA&D provides a wide range of continuing adult professional education programs that will help you start, change, or advance your career in a variety of fields. 

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