California College of the Arts (CCA) is a renowned private art and design college with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Founded in 1907, CCA has a rich history of nurturing creativity and innovation. The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fine arts, design, architecture, and writing. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning and hands-on practice, CCA provides students with a dynamic and collaborative environment to explore their artistic passions and develop their skills. The college's distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and close proximity to the vibrant Bay Area arts scene contribute to an enriching educational experience. CCA empowers students to think critically, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to the evolving landscape of contemporary art and design.

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Combine critical design conversations with cross-disciplinary studio work and speculative design thinking. The MFA Design program is an open site for investigation, hands-on making, and speculative design thinking. You’ll explore new frontiers of design with cutting-edge tools and traditional craft-based techniques. With a focus on graphic design, industrial design, and interaction design, you’ll create working prototypes and models that use materials in new ways. Show less

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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