| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
To provide the best art and design education experience through a multi-faceted program of transdisciplinary studies and real-world relevance.
To train top art and design professionals who will harness the power of their disciplines to become business and industry leaders capable of catalyzing positive change in the world.
Art Center College of Design (commonly referred to as Art Center) is a private college located in Pasadena, California. It is one of the leading graphic and industrial design colleges in the world. The school logo is an orange circle, also known as the Art Center "Dot", which has been a part of the school identity since its beginning. Art Center is particularly known for its Transportation (Automobile) Design and Product Design programs. It also has notable photography, graphic design, advertising design, illustration, fine art and film programs, and a successful Entertainment Design track for Industrial Design and Illustration students. The school maintains two campuses in Pasadena; both are considered architecturally notable.
Art Center built its reputation as a vocational school, essentially, preparing returning GIs for work in the commercial arts fields. It has traditionally maintained a strong "real world" focus, emphasizing craftsmanship, technique, and professionalism while somewhat de-emphasizing theory. Instructors are working professionals, for the most part, and projects are intended to map to real-life assignments.
The challenge for schools like Art Center is maintaining a balance between talent and revenues. Tuition in 2007 was over $14,000 per term (with three terms per year in a trimester system), with no offering of room and board, plus the considerable costs of books, supplies, and other learning incidentals. There are currently plans to build on-campus housing.
While undergraduates can obtain a four-year Bachelor degree in about 2 years and 8 months (8 terms total), most students take a term off for independent study, part-time "lite" terms, or to complete industry internships, lengthening their stay to 3+ years. The accelerated learning environment stems from the college's trade school roots. Administrators and faculty want to mimic "real world" work scenarios as much as possible, in which there are no summer vacations.
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| Percent of Students International: | 14% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 25,244 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 24,844 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 400 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,200 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 10,095 | 12% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 8,861 | 33% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,746 | 30% | |
Any Aid: |
55% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 73% (Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
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Hi I was thinking about applying there to major in Advertising but I heard from some people that the classes are really really hard and the teacher's don't really care about the students. If you went there or knew someone who went there could you tell me how your experience was? Thanks!
16 months ago
Best Answer
I went there for industrial design. It is an extremely difficult school. The classes are very demanding, but you will get a top notch, state of the art education. The teachers care, but they will be hard on you. They want you to become thick skinned so that when you're finally in a professional setting, peoples' remarks to your work wont bother you.
That being said, I don't know much about their advertising program. If you are planning on spending that kind of money on a school, I would recommend finding a school that is the most well known for that major. Maybe Art Center is known for it? I'm not sure.
I can get an interview just about anywhere because it's listed on my resume. Plus, you will meet fellow students and make connections with people who can hook you up with employment once you graduate. We are a tight knit group that way =).
But yeah. Don't plan to have a party-type college life. You will be spending some late hours.
Was it worth it? I think so!
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which college or university is nice to major in industrial design in CA?
I've applied some college in CA, can you suggest?
which are:
California college of the art
Academy of art university
San francisco state univeristy
....those are in san francisco
and how about massachusetts college of the art
thx~~
25 months ago
Best Answer
Art Center College of design in Pasadena probably has the most prestigious industrial design major. But you will need a good portfolio and it's VERY expensive. A lot of kids who want to get in go to Pasadena City College first. They have a lot of Art Center teachers teaching courses there who will help you get a good portfolio together.
A cheaper way to go is the Art Institute in San Fransisco. No portfolio needed, it's cheaper, but it's not as prestigious, so it can be harder to get a job afterwards.
Otis Parsons in Los Angeles has a toy design department. Again, VERY expensive.
And finally, Long Beach State has a very good program but it can be hard to get all your classes from what I hear.
Good luck!
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