Art & Design College in Laguna Beach, CA | BFA & MFA Programs | LCAD
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Art & Design College in Laguna Beach, CA | BFA & MFA Programs | LCAD
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BFA DEGREES
Earn your fully accredited, nationally ranked BFA degree from one of eight majors that prepare artists and designers for creative careers. LCAD nurtures and trains students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and equips them with cutting-edge skills to be change makers.
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MFA Degree
Explore your full creative potential with LCAD’s Master of Fine Arts programs. LCAD’s MFA offerings in Drawing and Painting empower students with advanced skills and critical insights, preparing them to excel in their creative journeys and push their limits.
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Broadened Skills
As a student of LCAD, you have an opportunity to augment your major course of study with a minor that will broaden your skill set and give you competitive advantages when you seek employment.
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Essay + Portfolio
Prepare an Essay and Portfolio. Download the essay prompt and prepare your portfolio following the guidelines.
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Potfolio Guidelines
Start FAFSA Application
If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be sure to complete your FAFSA application to be considered. We recommend completing your FAFSA when you apply to help keep everything on track.
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Submit Transcripts
Along with your application you will need to send an official final transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent.
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Create an account on our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready.
Create account
Define your purpose
Choose your MFA program.
State your professional goals, career aspirations and vision, 300-500 words maximum.
Submit
Along with your application, you will need the following:
An official final transcript
If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent, Resume or CV, and Letters of Recommendation
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
Attn: Office of Admissions
2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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LCAD Global Collaboration + Innovation
Laguna College of Art + Design + Jiangnan University!
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LCAD + Nike
Meet Amber Miller, LCAD Alumna, faculty, and Lead Designer for Nike Basketball – WNBA/NBA Uniform + Apparel Graphic Design.
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Creativity Flow Speaker Series
Creativity Flow Speaker Series is an award-winning event presented by Laguna College of Art + Design in collaboration with Group Y.
See Article
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Top 10 in Post-Grad Earning, Number One in Affordability
LCAD ranks among the nation’s best for post-graduation earnings while leading in affordability among art and design colleges.
See Article
News Center
LCAD Breaks Ground on the New Innovation Center
This Historic Milestone Marks the First Step Toward a $100 Million Capital Campaign
See Article
News Center
LCAD Receives $40 Million Gift
We are excited to begin a transformational project that will elevate the College to new heights!
See Article
News Center
LCAD Ranks Among Top Institutions
LCAD continues to shine brightly in the realm of higher education, as evidenced by its recent accolades in prestigious rankings.
See Article
News Center
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
Crafting your art portfolio: Insight from LCAD’s Admissions Team
SEE Event
All Events
Undercurrents
LCAD MFA x LAM: UNDERCURRENTS
February 13, 2026 —May 6, 2026
Public Reception
May 22, 2026 | 5—9:00 pm
SEE Event
All Events
Figure Drawing Community Education Course
Saturday, February 14th – April 25th, 2026
Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 10
SEE Event
All Events
Spring Saturday Short Pose Workshops
Saturday, January 24th – May 2nd, 2026
9am – 2pm
Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 8
SEE Event
All Events
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Skip to main content
Skip to footer
Laguna College of Art + Design
Academics
Undergraduate
Graduate
Minor
Undergraduate
Programs
BFA DEGREES
Earn your fully accredited, nationally ranked BFA degree from one of eight majors that prepare artists and designers for creative careers. LCAD nurtures and trains students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and equips them with cutting-edge skills to be change makers.
Explore
MFA Degree
Explore your full creative potential with LCAD’s Master of Fine Arts programs. LCAD’s MFA offerings in Drawing and Painting empower students with advanced skills and critical insights, preparing them to excel in their creative journeys and push their limits.
Explore
Graduate
Programs
Broadened Skills
As a student of LCAD, you have an opportunity to augment your major course of study with a minor that will broaden your skill set and give you competitive advantages when you seek employment.
Explore
Minors
Programs
Apply
Undergraduate
Graduate
Sign Up
On our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready.
Create Account
Essay + Portfolio
Prepare an Essay and Portfolio. Download the essay prompt and prepare your portfolio following the guidelines.
Essay Prompt
Potfolio Guidelines
Start FAFSA Application
If you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, be sure to complete your FAFSA application to be considered. We recommend completing your FAFSA when you apply to help keep everything on track.
FAFSA Application
Submit Transcripts
Along with your application you will need to send an official final transcript. If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent.
APPLY NOW
Sign Up
Create an account on our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready.
Create account
Define your purpose
Choose your MFA program.
State your professional goals, career aspirations and vision, 300-500 words maximum.
Submit
Along with your application, you will need the following:
An official final transcript
If currently enrolled, official in-progress transcripts may be sent, Resume or CV, and Letters of Recommendation
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
Attn: Office of Admissions
2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Apply Now
LCAD
+
News
Events
LCAD Global Collaboration + Innovation
Laguna College of Art + Design + Jiangnan University!
See Article
News Center
LCAD + Nike
Meet Amber Miller, LCAD Alumna, faculty, and Lead Designer for Nike Basketball – WNBA/NBA Uniform + Apparel Graphic Design.
See Article
News Center
Creativity Flow Speaker Series
Creativity Flow Speaker Series is an award-winning event presented by Laguna College of Art + Design in collaboration with Group Y.
See Article
News Center
Top 10 in Post-Grad Earning, Number One in Affordability
LCAD ranks among the nation’s best for post-graduation earnings while leading in affordability among art and design colleges.
See Article
News Center
LCAD Breaks Ground on the New Innovation Center
This Historic Milestone Marks the First Step Toward a $100 Million Capital Campaign
See Article
News Center
LCAD Receives $40 Million Gift
We are excited to begin a transformational project that will elevate the College to new heights!
See Article
News Center
LCAD Ranks Among Top Institutions
LCAD continues to shine brightly in the realm of higher education, as evidenced by its recent accolades in prestigious rankings.
See Article
News Center
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
LCAD Virtual Portfolio Workshop
Crafting your art portfolio: Insight from LCAD’s Admissions Team
SEE Event
All Events
Undercurrents
LCAD MFA x LAM: UNDERCURRENTS
February 13, 2026 —May 6, 2026
Public Reception
May 22, 2026 | 5—9:00 pm
SEE Event
All Events
Figure Drawing Community Education Course
Saturday, February 14th – April 25th, 2026
Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 10
SEE Event
All Events
Spring Saturday Short Pose Workshops
Saturday, January 24th – May 2nd, 2026
9am – 2pm
Laguna College of Art + Design Main Campus, Studio 8
SEE Event
All Events
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