Here is a list of art schools in California which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the art field. Find a school nearby that offers graphic design programs, fashion design programs, interior design programs, multimedia programs and more. We also have individual pages for California fashion design schools, California interior design schools, California film schools and California photography schools. We’ve also gathered some information about a career in art, located at the bottom of this page. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.

  • Academy of Art College

    Locations: San Francisco, CA
    • 3D Animation in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • 3D Modeling in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Animation (Associate)
    • Animation (Bachelor)
    • Animation (Certificate)
    • Animation (Master)
    • Character/Technical Direction (Certificate)
    • Computer Arts (Associate)
    • Computer Arts (Master)
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Design (Master)
    • Fine Art (Associate)
    • Fine Art (Bachelor)
    • Fine Art (Master)
    • Foundations in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Fundamentals of Web Design (Certificate)
    • Games Environments in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Houdini - Applications in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Illustration (Associate)
    • Illustration (Bachelor)
    • Illustration (Master)
    • Industrial Design Studies (Associate)
    • Interior Architecture and Design (Associate)
    • Interior Architecture and Design (Bachelor)
    • Interior Architecture and Design (Master)
    • Maya - Applications in Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Motion Picture and Television (Associate)
    • Motion Picture and Television (Bachelor)
    • Motion Picture and Television (Master)
    • Photo Digital Imaging (Certificate)
    • Photography (Associate)
    • Photography (Bachelor)
    • Photography (Master)
    • Texture & Lighting (Certificate)
    • Visual Effects (Certificate)

  • Academy Online (International Academy of Design and Technology)

    Locations: Online
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Advertising and Design (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)

  • AIU

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Marketing (Associate)
    • Fashion Marketing (Bachelor)
    • Interior Design (Associate)
    • Interior Design (Bachelor)
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  • AIU Online

    Locations: Online
    • Digital Design (Bachelor)
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  • Aperture Academy

    Locations: Campbell, CA

  • The Art Institute of California

    Locations: Los Angeles (Hollywood), CA / Sacramento, CA / San Bernardino (Inland Empire), CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Santa Ana (Orange County), CA / Santa Monica (Los Angeles), CA / Sunnyvale, CA
    • Advertising (Bachelor)
    • Game Art & Design (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Industrial Design (Bachelor)
    • Web Design & Interactive Media (Associate)
    • Web Design & Interactive Media (Bachelor)
    • Interior Design (Bachelor)
    • Media Arts & Animation (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Marketing & Management (Bachelor)
    • Visual & Game Programming (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Design (Bachelor)
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  • Brooks College

    Locations: Long Beach, CA / Sunnyvale, CA
    • Animation (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Merchandising (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Interior Design (Associate)
    • Multimedia (Associate)
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  • Brooks Institute of Photography

    Locations: Santa Barbara, CA
    • Film & Video Production (Bachelor)
    • Professional Photography (Master)
    • Professional Photography (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Visual Journalism (Bachelor)
    • Digital Cinema (Certificate)
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  • Cal State

    Locations: Bakersfield, CA / Chico, CA / Dominguez Hills (Carson), CA / East Bay (Hayward), CA / Fresno, CA / Fullerton (Orange), CA / Long Beach, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Monterey Bay (Seaside), CA / Northridge, CA / Sacramento, CA / San Bernardino, CA

  • California Design College

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA
    • Advanced Fashion Design & Merchandising Technology (Associate)
    • Basic Design (Certificate)
    • Computer-Aided Design (Certificate)
    • Digital Apparel Production (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Design (Certificate)
    • Fashion Marketing (Associate)
    • Fashion Marketing & Management (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Interactive Media Design (Associate)
    • Interior Design (Bachelor)

  • Carrington College California

    Locations: Emeryville, CA / San Jose, CA
    • Design Drafting (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
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  • Carrington College California - Online

    Locations: Online
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
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  • CompuMatics.com

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA

  • Cosumnes River College

    Locations: Sacramento, CA

  • CSI Career College

    Locations: Vacaville, CA
    • Administrative Graphics Specialist (Certificate)
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  • Digital Arts and Technology Training

    Locations: Online
    • 3D Advanced: Character Animation (Diploma)
    • 3D Animation (Diploma)
    • 3D Game Artist (Diploma)
    • Graphic Design (Diploma)
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  • Foothill College

    Locations: Palo Alto, CA

  • Full Sail University

    Locations: Online
    • Computer Animation (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Web Design and Development (Bachelor)
    • Media Design (Master)
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  • Gates College

    Locations: Redondo Beach, CA
    • Graphic Design (Diploma)

  • Gnomon School of Visual Effects Online

    Locations: Online
    • High-End Computer Graphics (Certificate)
    • Maya Fast Track (Certificate)
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  • Institute of Technology

    Locations: Clovis, CA / Modesto, CA / Roseville, CA
    • Web & Graphic Design (Diploma)
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  • International Academy of Design and Technology

    Locations: Sacramento, CA
    • Fashion Design (Associate)
    • Fashion Design (Bachelor)
    • Interior Design (Associate)
    • Interior Design (Bachelor)
    • Visual Communication (Bachelor)
    • Visual Communication (Associate)
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  • International Academy of Design and Technology Online

    Locations: Online
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Advertising and Design (Bachelor)
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  • ITT Technical Institute

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Clovis, CA / Lathrop, CA / Oxnard, CA / Rancho Cordova, CA / San Bernardino, CA / San Diego, CA / San Dimas, CA / Sylmar, CA / Torrance, CA / West Covina, CA
    • Computer Drafting and Design (Associate)
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  • Kaplan University Online

    Locations: Online
    • Technology and Design - Branding & Visual Communication (Bachelor)
    • Technology and Design - Multimedia & Animation (Bachelor)
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  • LA College International Online

    Locations: Online
    • Business Management - Graphics Applications (Associate)

  • Laurus College

    Locations: Atascadero, CA / San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Maria, CA
    • 3D Animation (Certificate)
    • Web Design (Certificate)
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  • Liberty Training Institute

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA
    • Jewelry Repair and Wax Designer (Diploma)
    • Jewelry Mold Maker/Spincasting Technician (Diploma)
    • Stone Setter (Diploma)

  • Lincoln College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Web Design (Associate)
    • Integrated Marketing Communications and Design (Bachelor)
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  • The Los Angeles Recording School

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA
    • Recording Engineer (Associate)
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  • Los Positas College

    Locations: Livermore, CA

  • Milan Fashion Campus

    Locations: Online

  • Mt. Sierra College

    Locations: Monrovia, CA
    • Game Arts & Design (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design (Bachelor)
    • Multimedia Arts & Design (Bachelor)
    • Visual Effects & Digital Video (Bachelor)
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  • Otis College of Art and Design

    Locations: Los Angeles, CA

  • Penn Foster Career School

    Locations: Online
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Multimedia and Design (Associate)
    • Dressmaking and Design (Diploma)
    • Floral Design (Diploma)
    • Graphic Design (Certificate)
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  • Platt College

    Locations: Huntington Beach, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Ontario, CA
    • Graphic Design (Associate)
    • Graphic Design (Diploma)
    • Multimedia (Certificate)
    • Visual Communication 3D Animation/Video Specialization (Bachelor)
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  • Platt College San Diego

    Locations: San Diego, CA

  • West Valley College

    Locations: Saratoga, CA

  • Westwood College

    Locations: Anaheim, CA / Inland Empire (Upland), CA / Los Angeles, CA / Torrance (South Bay), CA
    • Animation (Bachelor)
    • Fashion Merchandising (Bachelor)
    • Game Art (Bachelor)
    • Graphic Design & Multimedia (Associate)
    • Interior Design (Bachelor)
    • Visual Communication (Bachelor)
    • Web Design and Multimedia (Bachelor)
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  • Westwood College Online

    Locations: Online
    • Game Art (Bachelor)
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Art Career Information

Courses in art aim to develop students’ perceptual skills, their access to the imagination, and their ability to think critically and independently. Instruction in the use of art materials and specific art processes enable students to create original artwork reflecting their evolving vision. Students should expect to extend themselves through a wide range of media, including film, video, computing, sound, installation and performance. In addition, students will also be exposed to drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Students also gain a thorough education in the History and Theory of Art and have the opportunity to reflect upon their emerging practice and its context.

Possible Art Careers

  • Artist
  • Art Critic
  • Art Teacher
  • Art Historian
  • Arts Administrator
  • Communication design
  • Graphic Artist/Designer
  • Museum/Gallery Curator
  • Painter
  • Photographer/Photojournalist
  • Printmaker
  • Production Artist
  • Digital Graphics
  • Interior Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Multimedia (Animator, Video Producer, etc.)
  • Electronic Arts (Web Designer, CD ROM Producer, etc.)
  • Spatial Arts (Ceramicist, Sculptor, etc.)
  • And many more…

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