Create your future with an Otis College of Art and Design Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, an empowering, career-oriented education led by field-leading faculty.
Otis College undergraduate programs feature immersive first-year Foundation courses, an expansive Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum, and a Creative Action Integrated Learning program that introduces social and environmental issues affecting creative disciplines. Through areas of emphasis and 13 minors, we prepare you for a career that capitalizes on your unique point of view.
BFA Degree Programs
BFA in Animation
Studio program that explores the power of effective visual communication through 2D and 3D motion design
BFA in Fashion Design
A structured curriculum led by hands-on professional mentors embracing technology and innovation in fashion design
BFA in Fine Arts
Rigorous education that can be tailored to your needs and interests, with access to a full range of labs, shops, and studios
BFA in Graphic Design
Learning that encompasses research and development, critical thinking, and fearless image making as it applies to work in the 2D, 3D, 4D fields
BFA in Environmental Design
This program teaches students to create innovative spaces where people work, play, sleep, and dream. Please note this program is no longer accepting new applicants.
BFA in Game and Entertainment Design
Industry-standard pipelines for creating visual representations of characters, environments, and props for games and films
BFA in Illustration
Personal style cultivation in multiple contexts for the image-making and communication needs of a variety of industries
BFA in Product Design
Develop the skills that are key to creating products and experiences in both physical and digital form.
BFA in Toy Design
One of the only comprehensive four‐year toy design degrees in the world, located at the center of a global industry
Otis College emphasizes collaboration and a multidisciplinary education that nurtures creativity, vision, and critical thinking.
The First Year
Your first year in an Otis BFA program builds up your making and critical thinking skills in Foundation studio, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Creative Action courses.
Creative Action
Creative Action is an interdisciplinary, project-based learning program that partners students with diverse community organizations, both locally and globally. Through this program, students collaborate with nonprofits, cultural institutions, and businesses to develop and implement creative solutions to real-world challenges. The program is designed to foster critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork, providing students with invaluable experience that extends beyond the classroom.
Minors
At Otis College of Art and Design, students have the opportunity to enrich their educational experience by pursuing a variety of minors that complement their major studies. The available minors include Art History, Book Arts, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Illustration, Interior Design, Painting, Photography, Product Design, Sculpture/New Genres, and Sustainability. Each minor is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding and skill set in a specific area, allowing them to broaden their horizons and enhance their versatility.
Art and Design Education
The Art and Design Education minor at Otis College prepares students for diverse professional roles as socially engaged artists, designers, and educators. This program equips students to work in K-12 schools, museum education departments, community art centers, and other educational and therapeutic settings. Through coursework and internships, students gain practical experience and develop skills in teaching, community engagement, and creative problem-solving.
Otis College gives artists and designers the support to become who they are meant to be.
Otis College emphasizes collaboration and a multidisciplinary education that nurtures creativity, vision, and critical thinking.
I implore you to give your all while we're here on earth. We're only here for so long. I encourage you to make your life one you’ll be proud to have lived—one that will continue to matter to you, the community, and to the world. Don’t shy away from failure. Resist the crippling effects of fear. You can do whatever it is that you're dreaming to do."
BFA PRODUCT DESIGN
Otis College has supported me through great amounts of resources, such as mentorships and internship fairs. In addition, each course not only helped develop my skills but also allowed me to find my aesthetic. I often hear from interviewers how well Otis has trained me for the fashion industry.”
BFA FASHION DESIGN
Otis provided me with a space that allows me to experiment, explore, and combine new and different art materials. I have my own studio with other classmates. I have the freedom to do what I want. I have a space where I can be me without a second thought. Otis has given me many job opportunities L.A. has to offer artists."
BFA FINE ARTS — PAINTING
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Follow your talents to a satisfying career with an education from Otis College of Art and Design.