California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

Welcome to California College of the Arts (CCA)! We offer 22 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs in architecture, design, fine arts, and writing. Take a tour of our creative campus, from the studios to residence halls to the classrooms, and hear stories from students and faculty members as you go.

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CCA Undergraduate Experience

CCA Undergraduate Experience

22 majors, unlimited possibilities. Explore it all at a top art and design school.

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CCA Graduate Experience

CCA Graduate Experience

Rigorous theory, radical practice. Make boundary-pushing, impactful work while earning a prestigious graduate degree.

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Meet CCA Tour

Meet CCA Tour

Get to know CCA's creative community through this short, undergraduate-focused tour.

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CCA Neighborhood Tour

Get to know CCA’s neighborhood and students’ favorite spots outside of the shops and studios. 

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Four students explore historic material in class.

Through "object kits," instructors bring tactile material in the classroom that pair with the lesson of the week.

Two students look at illustration work pinned to a white wall.

Exhibitions happen regularly on campus, highlighting work from our community like the 'YES, WE'RE ILLUS,' survey show.

Exterior view of the Wattis Institute on campus

The CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts is now located directly on campus.

People in a gallery

A look inside the newly built Novack Gallery.

A colorful art exhibition

PLAySPACE Gallery is an interdisciplinary space of innovation and practical learning for CCA graduate students.

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Two people sitting in a bench in a garden with a large building in the background.

Students like to meet in groups or enjoy solo time within our shared green spaces.

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