Otis College of Art & Design


9045 Lincoln Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045


Founded in 1918 in Los Angeles, California, Otis College of Art & Design is a leader in defining an art and design curriculum for modern society. The California school is known as the most culturally diverse private art college in the nation.

Otis College's offerings stretch among four campuses in the Los Angeles area, including the main Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Campus where all students study during their Foundation year. Classes are also held at the California Market Center in the city's garment district and studios for graduate students are located in El Segundo and at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica.

The curriculum at the Otis College of Art & Design enables students to develop a personal voice as artists and designers and indulge their hunger for experimentation and innovation. While embracing new and emerging technologies and disciplines, Otis Colleg also nurtures historical and time-honored practices to ground its teaching.

Otis College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, as well as the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Quick Facts:
  • Otis College offers a bachelor of fine arts degree in majors such as communication arts, architecture/landscape/interiors, fashion design, interactive product design, fine arts, digital media, and toy design.

  • The master of fine arts degrees offered at Otis College include writing, fine arts, and public practice.

  • Otis College has a continuing education program which offers art and design courses for all ages, college prep courses, and an intensive Summer of Art program.

  • Film, digital imaging, and toy companies surround this California school's campus, along with a multitude of galleries, museums, and studios.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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