Otis College Of Art And Design

The Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California, is a non-profit school that aims to provide diverse students of art and design the proper skill cultivation and development so they can enrich the world through creativity, talent and their own vision. As a non-profit institution, the school is dedicated to community service. Students at the school can make the most out of college life by engaging with the local area by volunteering to become teachers within the community, assisting with community projects and joining collaborative, integrated learning programs. The school brings in a number of distinguished speakers throughout the year who enjoy the renowned Ben Maltz and Bolsky galleries as much as students do. Whether you’re pursuing undergraduate or graduate study, the school has academics for you. Some undergraduate majors include Communication Arts, Architecture/Landscaping, Digital Media and Toy Design. Graduate programs are offered in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Public Practice and Writing. Admissions require students to submit a portfolio that contains 10 to 20 samples of your work through any medium, a one page personal essay, official high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, and ACT/SAT scores. To be considered for financial aid through the form of California State grants, Pell grants, Otis institutional grants, student loans and work-study programs, you must file a FAFSA.

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