A Storied Past, A Bright Future
The first professional design school in Los Angeles, Otis College has empowered generations of artists and designers to excel in their fields and to shape the world. Explore Otis Now for stories about our community, what we’re up to, where we’ve been, and where we’re going.
Otis’s diverse community of alumni, students, and faculty enrich the world as artists and designers, educators and entrepreneurs. They are the changemakers and creatives behind leading brands, inspiring exhibitions and public artworks, iconic costumes and characters, and beloved games, products, films, and toys.
A Community Leading with Creativity
The Otis College community includes Oscar winners, legendary costume designers, leading contemporary artists, successful entrepreneurs, and design stars at high-profile companies.
Fashion Design students during sketch selection with project mentor and fashion designer Mike Amiri.
Reanna Brown (’23 BFA Product Design) with work displayed during Otis’s annual exhibition.
Gajin Fujita (’97 BFA Fine Arts) speaks about his work in a solo exhibition at LA Louver gallery.
Visitors and designers on campus for the MFA Graphic Design Art Book Fair.
Community Stories
Get to know the Otis community with these profiles, features, and articles.
- Joyce Chen (’14 BFA Fashion Design) on Creating the 2024 Lunar New Year Barbie
- Faculty Member Scott Zaragoza (’14 BFA Fine Arts) on His Creative Journey
- Otis College Junior Wins Prestigious Gucci Changemakers Scholarship
- Alison Saar (’81 MFA Fine Arts) Selected to Create a Sculpture for Paris Olympics
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Events
Browse upcoming events—both on campus and online—from readings, screenings, and artist talks to student-led activities.
Research
Explore the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy with a live digital dashboard and research on creative sectors.
Otis News
Unleash Your Child’s Creativity at Otis College’s Summer Youth Camps
February 29, 2024
Hayley Quentin Works on Small, Internal Pieces after a Brief Hiatus
December 08, 2023
Melanie Abrantes’s New Vase Launch Combines Stoneware and Hardwood
December 08, 2023
Kelly Akashi’s First Museum Solo Show Includes a Range of Mediums
December 08, 2023
Keep Exploring
Otis prepares artists and designers for successful careers, empowering you to make a living—and make an impact—across established and emerging creative fields. Take the next stept to create your future at Otis College of Art and Design.
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Financial aid opportunities at Otis include academic scholarships, need-based grants, loans, and work study opportunities.
Follow your talents to a satisfying career with an education from Otis College of Art and Design.