2014/16 lcad catalog
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DRAWING + PAINTING
ANIMATION
SCULPTURE
DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA
ILLUSTRATION
GAME ART
LIBERAL ARTS
MFA
POST-BACC
VIEWBOOK
LAGUNA BEACH,CALIFORNIA
14/16 LCAD.EDU
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
GREAT ART MATTERSLAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART+ DESIGN
Laguna College of Art + Design prepares women and men
for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally
and ethnically diverse world through a curriculum that
emphasizes the acquisition of skills based on observation,
representation and concept development.
The College is committed to offering its curriculum through
accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine
studio work with academic studies and to sharing its
resources with the broader community through continuing
education and exhibition programs.
AnimationDesign + Digital MediaDesign + Digital Media w/Action Sports Design EmphasisDesign + Digital Media w/Illustration EmphasisDrawing + PaintingDrawing + Painting w/Sculpture EmphasisGame ArtIllustrationIllustration w/Drawing + Painting EmphasisIllustration w/Entertainment Emphasis
MAJORS:
AnimationArt HistoryCreative WritingDesign + Digital MediaDrawing + PaintingIllustrationSculpture
MINORS
MFA DrawingMFA PaintingPost-Bacc Certificate Drawing + Painting
GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
MISSION STATEMENT
We provide a select number of outstanding students with an unparalleled education that is complete with all of the skills and professional connections needed to succeed in today’s thriving and competitive creative industries.
We know that your creativity has great value and that your art
and design have the power to impact the world. We champion
the belief that great art changes minds and shapes culture.
We believe that Great Art Matters.
Laguna College of Art + Design is:
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Since its founding, LCAD’s mission has been to provide an
arts education that reinforces tradition, fundamentals and
a commitment to craftsmanship and quality. At the same
time, LCAD leads the way in staying current with new
technologies and the latest means of visual expression.
3 INTRODUCTION
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
visual expression
JONATHAN BURKEPRESIDENT
Welcome to Laguna College of Art + Design
(LCAD). Since its founding, LCAD’s mission
has been to provide an arts education that
reinforces tradition, fundamentals and a
commitment to craftsmanship and quality.
At the same time, LCAD leads the way in
staying current with new technologies and
the latest means of visual expression.
At LCAD, we are passionate about and dedicated to empowering a new generation of creative leaders with the skills required for successful careers in art and design. I personally invite you to join our vibrant community of serious artists and designers, a community to which Great Art Matters.
Your education at LCAD will be the best-rounded art and design education available. We will prepare you for a multitude of creative possibilities while equipping you with all you’ll need for a successful career in the fast-changing and prospering world of visual arts.
Located advantageously near the center of Southern California’s thriving creative industries, in the artistically and scenically renowned coastal city of Laguna Beach, LCAD is poised to ensure that its faculty, students and alumni benefit from our longstanding and constantly growing connections to all fields of art — both regionally and internationally — and to directly influence the shapes and directions of those same industries’ futures.
Our exclusive admissions standards and low student-to-instructor ratio ensure that our friendly and attentive community of top professional artists and designers are endowed with the resources to provide you with all of the support you’ll need to transition from the classroom to the professional arena.
5 WELCOME
Accessible to the dynamic arts industries of Southern California, yet surrounded by a wildlife preserve and one of the world’s most scenic coastlines, LCAD is an exclusive enclave of creatives and an incubator for outstanding art, design and innovation.
Like Laguna Beach itself, our campus is founded on timeless values of great artistic traditions, yet is also equipped with the latest technologies.
At LCAD, you will learn from industry leaders who are dedicated to empowering young women and men with the knowledge and the skills they’ll need to become creative leaders of the future.
FOUNDED IN 1961, LCAD HAS EVOLVED INTO A WORLD-CLASS ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.
Privilege, Passion and Promise
7 FOUNDING
It’s no secret that Southern California offers something to everyone.
You’ll find some of the world’s most famous attractions right here in Orange County: World-class beaches and shopping, Disneyland and Angels Stadium to name a few.
Or, drive just an hour north or south from LCAD’s campus to Los Angeles or San Diego and you’ll discover the world’s best venues for music, art and food.
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MAIN CAMPUS
BIG BEND / VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS »
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LCAD ON FOREST GALLERY
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LAGUNA BEACH,CALIFORNIA
WHERE IT’S AT
Your college experience is
defined not only by what
school you attend, but also by
what surrounds that school.
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THE LEADING ART GALLERIES,
GAME DEVELOPERS, ANIMATION
AND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS,
DESIGN FIRMS AND ACTION
SPORTS BRANDS ARE BASED
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Additionally, LCAD hosts an annual Industry Open House, an event that places the best student work before the eyes of industry leaders: Museum curators, gallery owners, graphic design firms, publishers, animation studios and game art companies.
Because of our distinguished commitment to preparing students for the rapidly changing demands of the creative arts industries, LCAD students are often offered major-specific employment opportunities even prior to graduation.
As a Student of LCAD you will benefit from elite connections with such industry leaders and partners as Disney, Nike, Blizzard, Hurley, Sony, Etnies, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Pixar and many more. These high-level connections allow LCAD students and alumni preferred access to key internships and employment opportunities.
LCAD IS LOCATED IN THE
CENTER OF THE THRIVING
CREATIVE ART AND
DESIGN INDUSTRIES
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OUR RECORD PROVES THAT WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO CULTIVATE
SUCCESSFUL DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS WHO ARE EQUIPPED FOR
THE CURRENT DEMANDS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE INDUSTRIES.
LCAD has long led the way in collegiate technological innovations. We were one of the world’s first all-laptop and wireless campuses. Nearly a decade before Genius bars were open to the public, LCAD pioneered an on-site Apple computer lab staffed by Apple technicians.
This kind of pioneering is evident in every LCAD program. It’s what draws acclaimed faculty and what facilitates the forging of exclusive industry partnerships. Our ongoing investment in innovative technologies ensures that your path to success is obstacle free.
13 EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS
LCAD’s commitment to excellence is what attracts these top professionals. Their experience ensures that the courses and techniques they teach foster creativity, exploration and professional growth. LCAD faculty not only lend prestige to our programs, they also will provide you with unselfish lessons in leadership, heart and achievement, and they’re all devoted to ensuring your success.
90% OF OUR 2012 GRADUATES SURVEYED ARE CURRENTLY WORKING FULL-TIME, WITH 80% EMPLOYED IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS.
They are top artists at the world’s best animation and game studios like Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros., Sony and Blizzard.
Their work is collected by major museums across the globe and has been featured in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian. You can see their work in classic films like Beauty and the Beast, on billboards, on television and in best-selling books.
LCAD faculty are some of the
world’s best in their fields.
They are designers for top
brands like Coca-Cola, Gucci,
Delta, Bloomingdales, Paul
Frank, MTV and Hallmark.
LEADERS BY EXAMPLE
LCAD’S SMALL CLASS SIZES
EMPOWER OUR ESTEEMED
FACULTY TO GIVE YOU
QUALITY, PERSONALIZED
ATTENTION. THIS RARE
LEVEL OF STUDENT-
INSTRUCTOR INTERACTION
WILL ACCELERATE YOUR
PERSONAL GROWTH
AND YOUR TECHNICAL
UNDERSTANDING AND WILL
MAKE YOU A SOUGHT AFTER,
INDUSTRY-READY GRADUATE.
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LCAD’S ANIMATION PROGRAM, RANKED IN THE TOP FOUR ANIMATION DEGREE PROGRAMS ON THE WEST COAST, IS COMPRISED OF A FACULTY OF EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO TRAINING EXCEPTIONAL STORYTELLERS
ANIMATION
FINE ARTS / PROGRAM
whether working with paper, pixels or puppets, as an lcad animator you will be skilled at shaping compelling frame-by-frame performances that inspire viewers to accept that the characters on screen are alive with genuine thoughts and sincere emotions.
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Chris Buck DIRECTOR: FROZEN, TARZAN and SURF’S UP
Brenda ChapmanDIRECTOR: BRAVE and THE PRINCE OF EGYPT
Ralph EgglestonART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION DESIGNER: UP, THE INCREDIBLES and FINDING NEMO
Will Finn DIRECTOR/SUPERVISING ANIMATOR: THE ROAD TO EL DORADO and HOME ON THE RANGE
Eric Goldberg DIRECTOR/SUPERVISING ANIMATOR: FANTASIA 2000, POCAHONTAS and ALADDIN
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Don Hahn PRODUCER: THE LION KING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and FRANKENWEENIE
John KricfalusiCREATOR: REN & STIMPY
Dan PovenmireCREATOR: PHINEAS AND FERB
Nik Ranieri SUPERVISING ANIMATOR: POCAHONTAS, HERCULES and THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE
Chris SandersDIRECTOR: LILO & STITCH and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
Kirk Wise & Gary Trousdale DIRECTORS: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
LCAD’s Animation faculty is
comprised of experienced
industry professionals
who help you bring your
characters to life in your
own unique style.
As an LCAD Animation student
you will have an opportunity
to participate in master class
workshops where you will
learn from recognized leaders
in the field. The master class
instructor for Summer 2013
was renowned stop-motion
director Stephen Chiodo.
LCAD Animation alumni work for a
number of major studios including
Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks,
Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Fox,
South Park Studios, Sony, Zynga,
Renegade Animation, Titmouse
and Obsidian Entertainment.
Every year, LCAD Animation is
proud to host the LCAD Animation
Film Festival (LAFF), a theatrical
exhibition that showcases the
best work from all class levels
of our animation students.
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DAVID KUHNCHAIR OF ANIMATION
OUR ANIMATION PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO TRAINING EXCEPTIONAL VISUAL
STORYTELLERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF FILMMAKING FROM
SCRIPT TO SCREEN. AS AN LCAD ANIMATION STUDENT, YOU WILL DEVELOP YOUR
ABILITIES IN TRADITIONAL ANIMATION WITH CLASSIC ARTISTIC SKILLS AND THEN
ENHANCE THAT KNOWLEDGE WITH FLUENCY IN THE LATEST DIGITAL TOOLS.
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JOHN BAJET ALEX SALYER
ANIMATION / STUDENT WORK
JEREMIAH CORTEZ JASMINE LEE
DIANA KIDLAIED KRISTINA GAZIZOVA
ANDY SANCHEZYE HTUT AUNGMIKAELA BUCKLEY CURTIS CARLSON
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KATRINA CARRAS KAREN BELCHER
ANIMATION / STUDENT WORK
IGNACIO GUERRERO
RICHARD PINCE
JASMINE LEESHAWNA SAYCOCIE MYRA NINOJANNA MATTIA
AUTUMN BELL DEREK ROBERTS
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DESIGN +DIGITAL MEDIAour program’s multidisciplinary approach recognizes that as a creative designer in today’s world you must develop solutions that move seamlessly across an ever-shifting and dynamic array of media.
CHOSEN BY NIKE AS ONE OF THE TOP 3 DESIGN PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD, THE LCAD DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA MAJOR IS TRULY EXCEPTIONAL.
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CATHARIN EURECHAIR OF DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA
LCAD design student are prepared
to succeed. Over 98% of LCAD’s
recent Design graduates work
in their chosen field, with most
finding employment through LCAD
prior to graduation. Their work
has helped to build the brands of
ESPN, NIKE, Target, Google, Hurley,
Fox Television, VANS, PacSun,
Facebook, Adobe, BMW, Surfer Magazine, VISA, the Olympics,
the Smithsonian and others.
DIG I TAL
Over the course of your design education at LCAD, you will:
ENJOY LEARNING AND BE CREATIVELY CHALLENGED
Innovation, exploration and play are essential to the design process.
COMPLETE A WIDE-SPECTRUM OF CREATIVE PROJECTS IN MULTIDISCIPLINED CLASSES
These include: graphic identity systems, books, magazines, print and television advertisements, websites, electronic publications, iPad & mobile apps, action sports design, package design, user interfaces, letterpress, photography, 3D animation, digital video, marketing & social media campaigns.
COLLABORATE WITH INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN COMPANIES & DESIGNERS
The Honors Design class pairs LCAD students with real world projects & partnerships.
DEVELOP & DESIGN A PROFESSIONAL SENIOR THESIS PROJECT
The Thesis Project leads to valuable experiences and a pillar portfolio design project.
COMPLETE A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Student creative works are individually formed and professionally critiqued to maximize career opportunities during the Senior Portfolio Review.
INNOVATE. EXPLORE. EXPERIMENT.
Visit Nike headquarters in Portland, work with letterpress, design side-by-side with famous designers, take a surf culture class, visit renown museums and even go on a photography campout.
As a result, LCAD’s Design + Digital Media program has garnered collaborations and partnerships with world-renowned industry leaders. These exclusive arrangements will allow you hands-on design and mentorship opportunities with NIKE, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, VANS, Hurley, Artists for Peace & Justice, WATG, Weiden & Kennedy and many others.
The LCAD Design + Digital Media
program offers degrees in:
Design + Digital Media
Design + Digital Media with Action Sports Design
Design + Digital Media with Illustration Emphasis
DISTINGUISHED GUEST FACULTY & SPEAKERS
Every logo, mobile app, website, poster, package, advertisement, layout, product design, user interface, 3D animation & digital video, action sport apparel and marketing & social media campaign began as a creative idea from a graphic and digital designer.
LCAD’S DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA MAJOR PIONEERED INTEGRATED TRANSMEDIA
EDUCATION. AS A DESIGN STUDENT AT LCAD, YOU WILL BECOME ADEPT AT TRADITIONAL
THEORY YET ALSO LEAD IN THE MOST INNOVATIVE USES OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY.
NIKE TEAM:Howard Lichter GLOBAL DIRECTOR, CREATIVE OUTREACH
Byron MerritGLOBAL DIRECTOR, CREATIVE BRAND INNOVATION
Paola AntonelliSENIOR CURATOR - NYC MOMA
David Carson
Bob HurleyFOUNDER HURLEY INT’L
Kevin BradleyCHURCH OF TYPE
Bob McKnight FOUNDER QUIKSILVER
Peiter HergertWEIDEN + KENNEDY
Mark Haskins DESIGN DIRECTOR - VANS
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CLINT PITTS CATHERINE ESGUERRA
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MAKENNA SULLIVAN THOMAS PHILLIPS MIRANDA JACOBUCCI
KEITH RODRI CHRIS VARA
RENEE GRANILLOMIRANDA JACOBUCCI
ABRAM GOGLANIAN ALEXANDRA EZELL
JENNIFER HUGGINS BRETT ANDERSONRENEE GRANILLO
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MATT DAWSON MITCHELL HUNT
DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA / STUDENT WORK
BRANDON STRONG MARIEL BRADSHAW JULIAN LOZANO
THOMAS PHILLIPS ALEXANDRA EZELL
NICK PAFF SAM CROSWELL ISABELLE GIOFREDI
MATT DAWSON CLINT PITTS
RENEE GRANILLO JULIAN LOZANO RANDY LOPEZ
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lcad’s drawing + painting major is one of the few undergraduate programs in the nation that offers an educational focus on producing highly skilled, representational drawers, painters and sculptors.
OUR WORLD-CLASS FACULTY OF SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITING ARTISTS WILL HELP YOU MASTER TECHNIQUES IN YOUR STUDIO AND PREPARE YOU FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE DEMANDING AND COMPETITIVE ART WORLD.
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HOPE RAILEYCHAIR OF FINE ARTS,
DRAWING + PAINTING
In addition to mastering techniques,
the business of art is integrated in the
Fine Arts curricula. To prepare you
for the challenges of the demanding
and competitive art world, Fine Arts
students are introduced to professional
practices, marketing and presentation.
THE FINE ARTS PROGRAM AND ITS CURRICULA ARE BASED ON CLASSICAL TRADITIONS. YOU WILL LEARN
CORE SKILLS TO ACCURATELY PORTRAY THE FIGURE, PORTRAIT, LANDSCAPE, STILL LIFE AND GROUP FIGURES.
NARRATIVE CONCEPTS AND METHODS OF CONTEMPORARY STORYTELLING ARE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF OUR
PROGRAM. STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN IDEAS AND CONCEPTS IN THE STUDIO.
At LCAD, we have designed a unique arts environment where your talents can flourish and you may develop technical skills and concepts while you create a body of self-directed work.
LCAD’s esteemed faculty is committed to educating inquisitive minds and to fostering independent, creative artists who go on to achieve artistic success.
Seniors work toward a senior portfolio of self-directed work in a fully private senior studio located within a communal setting. To aid them in both their creative ambitions and their career goals, LCAD is proud to provide private professional studios to all senior BFA students.
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Notable Fine Arts guest lecturers:
• Brett Amory• Steven Assael• Margaret Bowland• Kim Cogan• Vincent Desiderio• Paul Fenniack• Ann Gale• Max Ginsburg• Steve Huston• Alex Kanevsky• Laurie Lipton• Adam Miller• Dean Mitchell• Justin Mortimer• Wayne Thiebaud• Jerome Witkin• Martin Wittfooth
Our students have been accepted into the top fine arts graduate programs in the country.
• Boston University• California State University, Long Beach• Laguna College of Art + Design• New York Academy of Art• Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts• Stanford University• Syracuse University• University of California, Los Angeles• Yale University
LCAD Fine Arts alumni are employed within the below fine arts career paths:
• Exhibiting Gallery Artist• College Instructor• Museum and Gallery Curator• Gallery Director• Commissioned Sculptor• Commissioned Portrait Artist• Private Instructor• Private Studio Owner• Gallery Owner• Public Muralist• Art Restorer and Conservator• Printmaker• Museum Archivist
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BRIANNA LEE
ROBERT HILL JOSEPH REMMERS PEGAH SAMAIE
PEGAH SAMAIE
AIDEN BARKER HILL
STEPHEN MORRISON
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MAGDALENA NILGES
AMANDA RAYNES
BRIANNA LEESTEPHAN CUMMINGS
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SCULPTURElcad is unique in being one of only a handful of colleges that offer courses in figurative sculpture. richard macdonald, lcad’s honorary chair of the sculpture department, is an internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor and a leading advocate of the neo-figurative movement in the arts. macdonald’s history of masterful accomplishments will help shape your creative destiny.
FROM YOUR SOLID TECHNICAL GROUNDING TO YOUR PERSONAL EXPRESSIONS IN THEMATIC SCULPTURE, AS AN LCAD SCULPTURE STUDENT YOU WILL BE PREPARED FOR ENTERING THE COMPETITIVE FIELD OF SCULPTURE
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Fantasy Sculpture is a course offered to all majors who want to explore their creations in three-dimensional form. This course offers classical instruction applied to Animation, Film, Special Effects and Game Design. At LCAD, our students are able to perfect their traditional sculpting skills to gain an extra edge when entering competitive creative industries.
The Fine Arts Sculpture department has partnered with
Richard MacDonald, leading master of contemporary
figurative sculpture, known for his work with Cirque du
Soleil, The New York City Ballet, The Royal Ballet School
and the Olympic Games.
Since the Spring semester of 2014, Richard MacDonald has hosted
a figure sculpture master course, focusing on the establishment
of professional criteria for approaching sculpture as an art form.
Andrew Cawrse, world-renowned anatomy specialist and founder of
AnatomyTools, assisted MacDonald in launching the course. Mr. Cawrse
has lead anatomy workshops for artists and surgeons around the world
as well as for employees of such companies as Pixar and Disney.
Fine Arts Alumni working as professional sculptors:
Mardie Rees is an award-winning sculptor whose work has been featured in numerous publications, museum exhibitions, national competitions and corporate and personal collections across the country. Rees has most recently been awarded the 2013 Exception Merit Award from the Portrait Society of America International Competition.
Jessie Fohrman is an innovative Special Effects Sculptor and Designer at the renowned Stan Winston School of Character Arts. Fohrman’s work has been featured at the Monsterpalooza Convention for visual effects.
Alfred Paredes is a character designer and sculptor known for his commercial work in the toys and collectibles industry. Paredes’ clients including ZICA Toys, Sota Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Monster FX, ADI, The Ellen Show, Katie Perry, Hanson Brick Company, Tom Woodruff Jr., Sandy Collora, The Chiodo Brothers and many more private commissions, including a 9-foot bronze monument for the city of Arcadia, CA.
Alrik Yuill is a sculptor and fine artist who has won several commissions and much renown. For their inaugural 2013 U.S. Open of Surfing, VANS commissioned Yuill to sculpt the trophies that would be awarded to the winners of the Men’s, Women’s and Junior’s surfing events, three of the world’s most-watched action sports events. Recently, VANS announced that Yuill also will create the trophies for the 2014 VANS U.S. Open of Surfing.
Andrew Myers was most recently featured at the 2014 LA Art Show. Myers has been featured in numerous sculpture publications and national exhibitions. His work pushes the boundaries of sculpture and continues to capture the imaginations of the viewing public.
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OUR CLASSES EMPLOY A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES, ALLOWING YOU TO PRODUCE WORKS RANGING
FROM ONE-THIRD LIFE-SIZE TO LIFE-SIZE. THESE COURSES OFFER A VALUABLE HANDS-ON
APPROACH TO ADVANCING YOUR DRAWING, PAINTING AND ANIMATION SKILLS. COURSES IN
SCULPTURE CAN BE COMBINED TO EARN AN EMPHASIS OR A MINOR IN SCULPTURE.
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BRITTANY RYAN
SAMANTHA WILSON2014 MASTER CLASS
RICH HEROLDT CIARA LENDINO BRITTANY RYAN
ANNA SAKOI LAUREN SASSEN
JAIME STAGG
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LCAD’S HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE GAME ART PROGRAM IS RANKED AS ONE OF THE TOP FIVE COLLEGE GAME ART DEGREE PROGRAMS ON THE WEST COAST
GAME ARTthe lcad game art program will empower you to create art and game play for marketable, visually stimulating and engaging games. our mission is your excellence in 2D and 3D art for digital games.
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LCAD’s Game Art program
is project-based and highly
cooperative. As part of a
student design team, you will
work in pre-existing and newly
created game engines with
graduate and undergraduate
partnerships such as USC’s
Graduate Game Design Program.
As a graduate of LCAD’s Game
Art program you will be multi-
disciplined and team-minded,
making you industry-ready and
employable in any studio, style
or software environment.
LCAD Game Art instructors come from the leading companies and have helped to refine LCAD’s Game Art curriculum to meet the ever-changing demands of the booming game industry. As an LCAD Game Art Graduate, you will be sought after for your industry-ready skill sets. We are proud to say that our current graduate placement rate is above 94%.
As an LCAD Game Art student, you will
benefit from exclusive access to teachers
and mentors who come from Blizzard
Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment,
DreamWorks, Appy Entertainment, Double
Helix, Obsidian Entertainment, NCsoft, Riot
Games and Highmoon. You may choose
to further develop and perfect your skills
through industry internships that apply
theory to real-world situations. Additionally,
the Game Art program hosts workshops
that have featured such inspirational giants
as David Ballard, Naughty Dog, John Park,
Patrick Faulwetter, Javier Lazo (LCAD
alumnus), Visceral, Christian Lichtner and
Blizzard Entertainment to name a few.
REFINED
SANDY APPLEOFFCHAIR OF GAME ART
AS AN LCAD GAME ART STUDENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FOUNDATION IN
CLASSICAL TRAINING. FROM YOUR MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTALS, YOU
WILL LEARN TO CREATE COMPLEX DIGITAL WORLDS–FROM CONCEPT TO 3D
REALIZATION—USING STATE-OF-THE-INDUSTRY SOFTWARE.
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HAI HOANGDAVID HEIDOFF ANNA SAKOI
ROBERT ORTEGA
ROBERT ORTEGA ZACH CARLOCK
VERONICA LIWSKIMIRIAM VILLEGAS
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HAI HOANG JUSTIN SCHUT
SAMANTHA RUSSOPHILLIP ZHANG
ZACK CARLOCK
DAVID HEIDOFF
B.R. GUTHRIEJAMIE STAGGANNA SAKOI
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lcad’s illustration program is a dynamic and adaptable program built on a solid foundation of drawing, painting and conceptualization.
from fluency in these skills, you will achieve extraordinary mastery in an array of both traditional and technical media and techniques.
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LCAD’S DYNAMIC ILLUSTRATION MAJOR WILL EMPOWER YOU TO ADAPT TO A FUTURE OF UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
ILLUSTRATION
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The LCAD Illustration major offers
three career tracks: Illustration,
Illustration w/Drawing + Painting
Emphasis, and Illustration
w/Entertainment Emphasis. Our department is rich with industry talent and our faculty continues to practice in industry.
LCAD faculty credits include Shrek, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Open Season and more.
Prominent guest illustrators have included: Federico D’Alessandro, Brad Holland, Anita Kunz, William Stout, James Gurney, John Jude Palencar and Gregory Manchess.
LCAD Illustration alumni have gone on to apply their skills to a wide range of areas and companies that have included:
Creative Co-Op Inc., DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros., Obsidian Entertainment, Microsoft Studios, Applied Medical, MARVEL Entertainment, Meteor Games, Coast Kids Magazine, Hive Gallery, Spectral Motion Inc, High Moon Studios, Blizzard Entertainment and Interplay Entertainment.
Illustration emphasizes various print and digital applications where rich imagery communicates a product, service or story. Illustration Entertainment explores character, animal, environment design and storytelling. Illustration Drawing + Painting concentrates on figuration to prepare you for exhibition and narrative storytelling.
Each semester, Illustration seniors receive a portfolio critique from leading industry professionals. Last year’s participants included:
Christophe Vache: Emmy® Award winner and two-time Annie Award Nominee for Art direction.Movie credits include (from background painting, to visual development, to art direction): 9 (Focus Feature, produced by Tim Burton), Transformers Prime (Hasbro, TV series), Shark Tale (DreamWorks), Treasure Planet (Disney), Tarzan (Disney), Fantasia 2000 (Disney), Dinosaur (Disney), Hercules (Disney), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Disney)
Pascal Campion: Clients Include: DreamWorks Animation, Disney TV, MTV, Nickelodeon, Bent Image Labs, Cartoon Network, Hulu, They Might Be Giants and PBS.
Marcello Vignali:Clients Include: Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, DIC, Sony Pictures Animation and Wizards of the Coast. Projects include: Disney’s Mulan, Brother Bear, Lilo & Stitch and Sony’s Surf’s Up and Hotel Transylvania.
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MICHAEL SAVASCHAIR OF ILLUSTRATION
STUDENTS’ WORK MAY INCLUDE COMIC AND FANTASY ART, ENVIRONMENT
DESIGN, 3-D, CHARACTER DESIGN, DIGITAL WORK AND MUCH MORE. OUR PROGRAM
TEACHES YOU TO GIVE LIFE TO IDEAS AND TO BUILD COMPLEX VISUAL NARRATIVES.
YOUR HIGHLY MARKETABLE SKILLS CAN THEN BE APPLIED TO ENTERTAINMENT,
EDITORIALS, CHILDREN’S BOOKS, STORYBOARDING AND COMIC BOOKS.
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STEPHEN CARTOLANO CHERYL KOOK JUSTIN BECHTOLD
STEPHANIE BROWN KELLY JOHNSON CHERYL KOOK
BOBBY SKELTONSAMANTHA WOOLORA WANTA LAURA WEINBERGER
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ILLUSTRATION / STUDENT WORK
JASMINE LEE EMILY KONISHI EMILY KONISHI
DILLEN LE CHELSEA WEBB BOBBY SKELTON
LAURA WEINBERGERKELLY JOHNSONJON MANN MISCHA KAVISH
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the post-baccalaureate in drawing + painting strengthens your connections between talent and skill.
POST-BACCALAUREATE
ACCELERATED ARTISTIC GROWTH
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ENVISION
BETTY SHELTONCHAIR OF POST-BACCALAUREATE
THIS EXCITING ONE-YEAR, 30-UNIT PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE YOU FOR STUDY AT
THE GRADUATE LEVEL. YOU WILL ENHANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO AND STRENGTHEN
YOUR ARTISTIC ABILITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS.
In keeping with LCAD’s aesthetic
philosophy, the Post-Baccalaureate
certificate program gives you the
opportunity to develop individual
content in your studio practice
while focusing on the skills
associated with representational
drawing and painting.
We recognize that not all Bachelor’s degree
programs in art offer instruction in these skills.
Our program aims to address this deficit.
As a student of LCAD’s Post-Baccalaureate in
Drawing + Painting certificate program you
will benefit from rigorous studio work and
from exposure to historical and contemporary
practice in the field of representational art.
You will enjoy the year-round benefit of your
own studio. Goals for the program include
an increase in your technical proficiency,
accelerating your artistic growth and assisting
you in producing a body of work that is
creative, cohesive and personal.
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STEPHANIE LEONARD
POST-BACCALAUREATE / STUDENT WORK
STEPHANIE LEONARD
KATIE PERSHINGKATIE PERSHING
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LIBERAL ARTSour liberal arts program will broaden your perspective. you will gain a greater familiarity with the world and a better understanding of your place in it.
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Perspective. As an artist or designer, perspective is
a word with which you are familiar and a concept
you employ within your work. Beyond the canvas,
page, tablet, screen, clay or in whatever medium
you are working, perspective has a much greater
context. In fact, this broader perspective is a crucial
component to becoming a successful artist — one
who is not only thriving in the world, but also
contributing to it.
This broader perspective is precisely with what the LCAD Liberal Arts curriculum will provide you: a familiarity with the world and a better understanding of your place in it.
Beyond this — actually, woven throughout all of this — is the study of the Artistic Continuum: Art History. Art Across Western Cultures. Art Across World Cultures. Art and Beauty. One’s Own Artistic Discipline. These are, likewise, descriptors for the required subject areas within the division of Art History. In completing your degree, you will gain a proficiency in each of these subjects. Why? Because the most powerful artists and designers — certainly the most successful ones — are those who have gained perspective by studying all of the above. This is evident in all of the great works of art that endure through the ages. Great Perspective Matters.
LCAD’s liberal arts and art history courses will provide you with opportunities to learn from award-winning authors and world-class scholars. We often will bring in special guests to lead class lessons and discussions — from renown designers, artists, historians, entrepreneurs and inventors to Academy Award®-winning writers, actors, directors, filmmakers, cinematographers and producers.
PERSPECTIVE
GRANT HIERCHAIR OF LIBERAL ARTS
& ART HISTORY
AS AN LCAD STUDENT, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND
YOUR STUDIES WITH A MINOR IN CREATIVE WRITING OR A MINOR IN ART
HISTORY. OUR NEWLY EXPANDED, STATE-OF-THE-ART LIBRARY HOSTS REGULAR
SPECIAL EVENTS, FROM OUR DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR READING SERIES
TO OPEN MIC NIGHTS. ALL OF THIS IS CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
YOU WITH YOUR MOST VALUABLE ARTISTIC ASSET: PERSPECTIVE.
Within the LIBERAL ARTS there are eight required subject areas, plus electives:
SOCIAL SKILLS — The Artist in the CommunityENGLISH SKILLS — The Artist as CommunicatorANALYTICAL SKILLS — The Artist as Thinker and Synthesizer of InformationHUMANITIES — The Artist and World CulturesSOCIAL SCIENCES — Human Experience, Environments and InterrelationshipsNATURAL SCIENCES — The Artist and NatureCOGNITIVE SCIENCES — The Human Mind and Its PracticesQUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS — The Artist as Problem SolverLIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES
Within ART HISTORY there are four required subject areas, plus electives:WESTERN ART HISTORY — Art Across Western CulturesNON-WESTERN ART HISTORY — Art Across World CulturesAESTHETICS — Art and BeautySPECIALIZED HISTORIES OF THE MAJORS — One’s Own Artistic DisciplineART HISTORY ELECTIVES
Minor in Art History or Minor in Creative Writing
Extend your learning experience with a Minor in Art History or Minor in Creative Writing to gain a competitive advantage in your employment search and a richer complexity to your art.
Writing Lab
As a student of LCAD you will benefit from free help with writing assignments in our Writing Lab. Our Writing Lab Director and other English writing faculty will work one-on-one with you to look over your drafts and help you become a better self-editor. Several LCAD students have credited the Writing Lab for helping them grow from poor writers (who hated writing) to good writers (who actually enjoyed the art and craft of the written word). Yes, writing is an art form—one that can inform your other artwork, as well as deepen your vision and experience as an artist overall.
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We understand the diverse educational and personal backgrounds of our applicants. In order to best
evaluate, advise and place you, LCAD’s Admissions Committee will review all your qualifications. When
assessing these qualifications, The Committee takes into account your academic achievements, creative
abilities and artistic and professional goals. LCAD highly recommends that current high school students
follow a college preparatory program that includes courses in studio art, art history, digital art and
supplemental drawing and design classes.
High school students applying for the fall term are encouraged to complete the application process by the
Priority Deadline of February 2nd. Transfer students applying for the fall term are encouraged to complete
the process by the Transfer Priority Deadline of March 2nd. Applications received after the priority
deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis. LCAD accepts applications for the fall semester as
early as November 1st of the year preceding anticipated enrollment and as early as July 1st of the year
preceding anticipated enrollment for the spring semester.
FALL SEMESTER:
November 1st - Begin application procedures
February 2nd – High school student Priority Deadline for fall admission
March 2nd – Transfer Student Priority Deadline for fall admission
May 1st - Accepted candidates begin the enrollment process with a nonrefundable $250 tuition deposit
August 1st - Last day to submit any application material for fall admission consideration
SPRING SEMESTER:
July 1st - Begin the application process
December 1st - Priority Deadline for spring admission
January 2nd - Accepted candidates begin the enrollment process with a nonrefundable $250 tuition deposit
Applications received after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis. Admissions applications can be submitted online via our website www.lcad.edu, or by mailing materials to:
LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGNOFFICE OF ADMISSIONS2222 Laguna Canyon RoadLaguna Beach, CA 92651Phone: 949-376-6000 or 800-255-0762Fax: 949-715-8076Email: [email protected]
APPLYING TO LCAD
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
ADMISSION DATES AND DEADLINES
LCAD recognizes and supports an admission policy that encourages
motivated and serious students from a broad range of backgrounds
to pursue a college education in the visual arts.
Our growing family of donors includes alumni, faculty, foundations, industry partners, parents, staff, trustees, volunteers and enlightened individuals — all connected in the belief that education and creativity are gateways to a brighter future.
We invite you to take part in providing the margin of excellence to an LCAD education by making a tax-deductible contribution. Your gift will assist and empower LCAD in:
• Providing more scholarship support and financial aid for students • Recruiting and retaining the best and brightest faculty members and students • Offering leading-edge technologies and valuable career preparation • Opening doors to exceptional learning opportunities beyond the classroom
All contributions to LCAD—a not-for-profit educational institution—are warmly received and deeply appreciated.
For more information on giving opportunities, please visit us at www.lcad.edu or contact our Office of Development and Communications at 949-376-6000 ext. 257
Kevin CartwrightDirector of Development
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
I INVITE YOU TO JOIN LCAD’S GROWING FAMILY OF DONORS
GENEROUS AND FORWARD-
THINKING DONORS PLAY A
VITAL ROLE IN SHAPING LCAD’S
FUTURE AND IN ENRICHING
THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
OF OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY.
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Laguna College of Art + Design is accredited by both the National Association of Schools of
Art and Design (NASAD) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and
is committed to maintaining the highest educational standards.
GOVERNANCE
LCAD is a nonprofit, accredited and postsecondary educational institution and is incorporated in the State of California. We are governed by and operate in accordance with the laws of the state and the nation. LCAD is administered by its Board of Trustees; its management and educational leadership are delegated to the college’s president, faculty and staff.
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
Organized as an independent college of art and design, LCAD is dedicated to the free pursuit of knowledge and the expression of ideas. By nature, the studies of art and design encourage creativity, individual autonomy and educational diversity. These principles guide the college’s policies and practices regarding academic freedom, academic honesty and the basic due process and privacy rights and freedom of expression for students, faculty, staff and trustees. Such freedoms impose responsibilities as well. The college expects all of its constituents to practice high ethical, social and conceptual standards in guiding their own personal and professional achievements.
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT
LCAD is a dynamic institution in a continuous process of advancement. We strive for excellence and distinction in art and design education. The partnerships we forge with the community enable this process to flourish. The college actively seeks financial support from individuals, businesses and foundations to ensure that staff, faculty and students work and learn in an optimal educational environment—one of operational efficiency, technological advancement and creative freedom. The college also seeks national and international collaborative arrangements with art and design industries to provide students with professional experiences that complement their educations. LCAD is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Inquiries into how to become involved in the college’s charitable giving program, including the establishment of named scholarships and planned giving, may be directed to the Office of Development.
MISSION + AFFILIATION
OUR MISSION
Laguna College of Art + Design prepares women and men for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally and ethnically diverse world. Our curricula emphasize the acquisition of skills based on observation, representation and concept development. We offer degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies and share their resources with the broader community through continuing education, exhibitions and partnerships.
LCAD is one of only forty member colleges of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD). Because all AICAD members are accredited art colleges, LCAD students can remain matriculated at LCAD and spend a semester in residence at any one of the other AICAD-sanctioned colleges. Because AICAD colleges span the United States, LCAD’s students have access to coursework and faculty across the nation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LCAD is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, handicap, disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer), gender, age, sexual orientation or marital status in its admissions, education programs, activities and employment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
LCAD reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees or curricula without advance notice. The contents of this document are provided for the information of the student. It is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change from time to time as deemed necessary by LCAD to fulfill its mission or to accommodate circumstances beyond its control. Any such changes may be implemented without prior notice and without obligation.
ACCREDITATION
Since 1982, LCAD has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). NASAD is the only accrediting agency addressing art and design education that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
NASAD, 11250 Roger Bacon Dr., Ste. 21, Reston, VA, 20190703.437.0700 [email protected]
Since 1997, LCAD has also been an accredited member of the Senior Colleges and Universities Program of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
WASC, 985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100, Alameda, CA 94501510.748.9001 [email protected]
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Academic Calendar - Fall 2014 / Spring 2015 Academic Calendar - Fall 2015 / Spring 2016
NOTE: Add, drop and withdrawal deadlines are different for five-week courses. Please check with the
Registrar if you are considering adding, dropping or withdrawing from a five-week course.
FALL 2014 SEMESTER
All Federal Financial Aid Materials (FAFSA) Due August 1st
Tuition Due or First Payment (if on payment plan) August 15th
Residence Hall Move-in August 23rd
New Student Orientation (mandatory) August 26th -27th
First Day of Instruction September 2nd
Add/Drop Deadline September 9th
Second Tuition Payment Due September 15th
Administrative Tuesday, All Classes Cancelled October 14th
Third Tuition Payment Due October 15th
Midterm Testing/Grading October 20th – October 26th
Online Registration for Spring 2015 November 3rd – November 14th
Withdrawal Deadline (Last day to receive prorated tuition refund) November 4th
LCAD Open House November 9th
Thanksgiving Holiday November 26th – November 30th
Final Exams December 15th - December 20th
Last Day of Classes December 20th
Final Grades Due January 4th
Winter Holiday: No Classes December 21st – January 18th
FALL 2015 SEMESTER
All Federal Financial Aid Materials (FAFSA) Due August 1st
Tuition Due or First Payment (If on payment plan) August 15th
Residence Hall Move-In August 22nd
New Student Orientation (Mandatory) August 25th -26th
First Day of Instruction August 31st
Labor Day Holiday September 7th
Add/Drop Deadline September 8th
Second Tuition Payment Due September 15th
Administrative Tuesday, All Classes Cancelled October 20th
Third Tuition Payment Due October 15th
Midterm Testing/Grading October 12th – October 17th
Online Registration for Spring 2016 November 2nd – November 13th
Withdrawal Deadline (Last day to receive prorated tuition refund) November 3rd
LCAD Open House November 8th
Thanksgiving Holiday November 25th – November 29th
Final Exams December 14th - December 19th
Last Day of Classes December 19th
Final Grades Due January 4th
Winter Holiday: No Classes December 20th – January 17th
SPRING 2015 SEMESTER
All Federal Financial Aid Materials (FAFSA) Due December 19th
Tuition Due or First Payment (If on payment plan) January 2nd
Spring New Student Orientation (Mandatory) January 13th - 14th
First Day of Instruction January 19th
Add/Drop Deadline January 26th
Second Tuition Payment Due February 2nd
President’s Day Holiday February 16th
Third Tuition Payment Due March 2nd
Midterm Testing/Grading March 9th – March 14th
LCAD Open House March 8th
Spring Break March 22nd – March 29th
Withdrawal Deadline (Last day to receive prorated tuition refund) March 30th
Online Registration for Fall 2015 March 30th – April 10th
Admissions Early Registration Event April 12th
Final Exams May 5th – May 11th
Last Day of Classes May 11th
Final Grades Due for Graduating Students May 13th
Graduating Student Exit Interview, Reception and Dinner May 14th
Final Grades Due for All Other Students May 15th
Commencement May 18th (4:00 p.m.)
Admissions Early Registration Event June 6th
SPRING 2016 SEMESTER
All Federal Financial Aid Materials (FAFSA) Due December 19th
Tuition Due or First Payment (If on payment plan) January 2nd
Spring New Student Orientation (Mandatory) January 12th - 13th
First Day of Instruction January 25th
Add/Drop Deadline February 1st
Second Tuition Payment Due February 2nd
President’s Day Holiday February 15th
Third Tuition Payment Due March 2nd
Midterm Testing/Grading March 7th – March 12th
LCAD Open House March 6th
Spring Break March 20th – March 27th
Withdrawal Deadline (Last day to receive prorated tuition refund) April 4th
Online Registration for Fall 2016 March 30th – April 10th
Admissions Early Registration Event April 10th
Final Exams May 5th – May 11th
Last Day of Classes May 16th
Final Grades Due for Graduating Students May 18th
Graduating Student Exit Interview, Reception and Dinner May 19th
Final Grades Due for All Other Students May 20th
Commencement May 23rd (4:00 p.m.)
Admissions Early Registration Event June 4th
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FRESHMAN ELIGIBILITY
Prospective students applying for admission to a Bachelor of Fine
Arts (BFA) program must be high school graduates or equivalent
and must have achieved above-average performance in academic
subjects.
1. APPLICATION AND FEES.
Complete and submit an LCAD application with a $45 nonrefundable
application fee. LCAD honors the College Board Application Fee
Waiver Form. The application fee is also waived for applications
submitted on the LCAD website (www.lcad.edu).
2. TRANSCRIPTS.
Submit official high school transcripts or a General Equivalency
Diploma (GED). If you are enrolled in high school at the time
transcripts are submitted, transcripts will show current grades as
well as the anticipated graduation date. Students are responsible
for submitting final transcripts after high school graduation or
completion of the GED. All high school or GED transcripts sent to
the Office of Admissions must be received in sealed envelopes. All
transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English
translation of the original.
3. TEST SCORES.
SAT 1 or ACT scores are required for applicants currently in high
school.
4. ESSAY
Describe the first time you heard about LCAD and tell us two things
we offer that you believe will be most beneficial for you. Or, tell us
why you feel LCAD is a better fit for you over another college that
you were considering and be sure to refer to that specific college for
the comparison. Your essay must be 300-500 words (no exceptions).
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS (All majors except for Animation)
To apply for admission to LCAD, you must present a portfolio of
your best work that demonstrates your strengths, interests and
artistic growth. LCAD recognizes that students enter college with
diverse artistic backgrounds; therefore, each portfolio is evaluated
on an individual specific basis.
PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES
• Submit 12 - 20 images that demonstrate your best and most recent
work. The work can include class projects, professional work or
personal assignments.
• Demonstrate your ability to draw from direct observation rather
than from reference to materials such as photographs.
• Select your best examples in drawing, composition, color and
concept. You should submit a minimum of 4 drawings from direct
observation. These may include still life, self-portrait, the human
figure and/or landscape. The remaining work in your portfolio
should demonstrate your strengths in your area of greatest
interest—this may include work in painting, 2D, 3D, graphic design,
illustration or animation.
SENDING YOUR PORTFOLIO
(IMAGE FORMAT)
Please submit a digital CD of your portfolio to the Office of
Admissions. Digital images should be saved as .jpg files that are no
larger than 1 MB each. Your portfolio should include an inventory
list that identifies each work by number, title, media and completion
date. Each image should be labeled as follows 01_(APPLICANT’S
LAST NAME), 02_(APPLICANTS LAST NAME), etc. Portfolios sent by
mail with prepaid return postage will be returned via the US Postal
Service. LCAD is not responsible for lost or damaged portfolios.
ANIMATION PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES
• Life Drawing (3 pages) – A minimum of 9 observational gesture
drawings of people and animals with emphasis on dynamic poses,
strong silhouette value and clear actions/attitudes. A mix of posed
drawings and work done outside the studio is desirable. Suggested
venues for sketching are parks, zoos, beaches, restaurants, museums
and malls.
• Character Designs (3 pages) – A minimum of 6 designs that
demonstrate an ability to develop personality in designs of
humans, animals and inanimate objects using cartoon stylization,
exaggeration and simplification.
• Expression Sheets (4 pages) – A minimum of 8 drawings that show
a broad range of emotions for a single character using both facial
features and body postures.
• Storytelling Drawings (4 pages) – A minimum of 4 images that
communicate an important emotional beat or moment from a larger
story.
OPTIONAL SUBMISSIONS
• Animation Reel - QuickTime movie reel of traditionally drawn,
computer generated or stop-motion animation
• Storyboards – A single sequence of up to 24 sequential story
sketches/panels that demonstrate visual storytelling skills.
Emphasis is on clarity of drawing, effective staging and composition,
understanding entertainment potential and dramatic structure.
• Backgrounds – Drawings of buildings or sketches of natural
environments demonstrating an understanding of perspective.
• Up to 4 additional images of the applicant’s choice may be
included.
SUBMITTING YOUR ANIMATION PORTFOLIO AND IMAGE
FORMATTING
Please submit a digital CD of your portfolio to the Office of
Admissions. Digital portfolio images should be saved as .jpg files.
no larger than 1 MB each (Animation reels are the exception to this
file size limit). Each image label should contain the applicant’s first
and last names, a description of the category and the page number.
For example:
Annie Mayshen Character Designs Pg2.jpg
Peg Barr Expression Sheets Pg4.jpg
Breck Downs Storytelling Drawings Pg1.jpg
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Observational Drawing: Sketches done from direct study of people,
animals or landscapes. (While photos should not be used, video
is permissible for study of fast actions such as human and animal
locomotion.)
Gesture Drawing: A loose, quick drawing that captures the essence
of an action with more emphasis on personality and movement than
on detailed anatomy.
Dynamic Poses: Drawings that have a good sense of weight and
balance and which suggest a subject’s clear movement or emotion.
(Try showing your work to friends to see if they can easily identify
the actions or attitudes you’ve drawn.)
Silhouette Value: A drawing that retains clarity of the attitude or
action even when completely filled in with black. (This is a good
way to check the strengths of your poses to make sure they still
“read” as silhouettes.)
Staging: The presentation of an idea so that it’s clear using
composition, silhouette, lighting and character placement.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
A more detailed explanation of terms used here and drawn
examples may be found in the following books:
Character Animation Crash Course! by Eric Goldberg
(ISBN: 978-1879605791)
The Illusion of Life by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
(ISBN: 978-0786860708)
Drawn to Life by Walt Stanchfield (Edited by Don Hahn)
(ISBN: 978-0240810966)
DESIGN + DIGITAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES
It is understood that applicants may or may not have access to
computer classes and software. The LCAD Design and Digital Media
program recruits a broad range of talent with the key focus on
creative thinking and imagination.
1. Computer Imaging
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are key programs for designers.
Please include in your submission any work created in these
software programs or any work created in other software programs
that could include web development, video and 3D images.
2. Typography
Assignment: Creatively illustrate 4 – 6 words through typographic
representations. Select 4—6 words and choose typefaces to best
and most creatively portray the meanings of each word. Applicants
may create the assignment by hand, on the computer or by a
combination of both methods.
3. Poster Layout
Include in your portfolio a poster design that uses an image or
vector graphic, a headline and text as body copy. Please show 2
different layouts for the same poster.
4. Narratives and Motion Work
Communication and visual storytelling are the cornerstones of good
design. It is important for students to be able to visualize a creative
thought or to tell a story over multiple frames.
Assignment: Create a simple story or illustrate a narrative thought
over 6—12 frames. Your 6- to 12-frame story can be created through
a photo series, in iMovie (or another motion program), drawn by hand
or developed in a collage.
5. Drawing Samples and Personal Work
Drawing: please submit examples of your drawing that could include
figure or observational work if available.
Personal Work: please submit any other artwork or creative
materials that could include mixed media, collage, apparel, footwear,
action sports graphics, logos or layout designs, photography,
videography or other.
GAME ART PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
1. Life Drawing (3 pages) Classical life drawings showing
understanding of form, mass, light and anatomy.
2. Observational Drawing (2 pages) A minimum of 9 observational
gesture drawings of people and/or animals with emphasis on
dynamic poses, strong silhouette values and clear actions/attitudes.
A mix of posed drawings and work done outside the studio is
desirable. Suggested venues for sketching are parks, zoos, beaches,
restaurants, museums and malls.
3. Environmental Drawings (3 pages) Observational drawings and
creations from the imagination expressing a sense of place and
story. Understanding of perspective is a plus.
4. Creative Problem Solving (4 pages) Work demonstrating process
of targeting the problem, break down, research and ideation and
iteration towards a solution.
5. Storytelling Drawings (3 pages) A minimum of 4 images that
communicate an important emotional beat or moment from a larger
story.
OPTIONAL SUBMISSIONS (3 pages)
3D Submissions please refer to 3D transfer student guidelines below
Work showing strong color usage
Digital Paintings
IMAGE FORMAT
File Type – All files must be in .jpg format.
Size – No larger than 1 MB for each file.
Naming Convention – Each file must contain the applicant’s first and
last names, a description of the category and the page number. For
example:
Bill Ding Environment Drawings Pg2.jpg
Shada Brown Life Drawings Pg4.jpg
Ima Einstein Creative Problem Solving Pg1.jpg
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Observational Drawing: Sketches done from direct study of people,
animals or landscapes. While photos should not be used, video is
permissible for study of fast actions such as human and animation
locomotion.
Gesture Drawing: A loose, quick drawing which captures the essence
of an action with more emphasis on personality and movement than
detailed anatomy.
Dynamic Poses: Drawings that have a good sense of weight and
balance and suggest a clear movement or emotion in the subject.
Try showing your work to friends to see if they can easily identify
the actions or attitudes you’ve drawn.
Silhouette Value: A drawing that retains clarity of the attitude or
action even when completely filled in with black. This is a good way
to check the strengths of your poses to make sure they still “read”
as silhouettes.
Staging: The presentation of an idea so that it is clear using
composition, silhouette, lighting and character placement
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GAME ART 3D PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
1. Well-lit renders (3-5 examples of 3D models) A proper 3-point light
set up for individual objects or proper mood lighting for a 3D scene.
Individual objects should be rendered on a mid-grey background. No
completely black shadows—lights should complement the forms, not
flatten the objects.
2. Examples of 3D wireframes (3-5 examples) objects must show an
understanding of clean polyflow. No overlapping faces, overlapped
vert errors, z-fighting or excessive polygons in unneeded areas.
3. Examples of UV unwrapped models (2-3 examples) showing proper
UV placement and spacing in the 1x1 UV space. UV islands should
be tightly packed. The object should show little to no stretching.
Overlapping for symmetrical geometry is permitted. Show a render of
the actual UV and a render of the model with a checkerboard applied.
IMAGE FORMAT
File Type – All files must be in .jpg format.
Size – No larger than 1 MB for each file.
Naming Convention – Each file must contain the applicant’s first and
last names, a description of the category and the page number. For
example:
Bill Ding Environment Drawings Pg2.jpg
Shada Brown Life Drawings Pg4.jpg
Ima Einstein Creative Problem Solving Pg1.jpg
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Wireframe: The wireframe is the representation of the polygon
borders on an object. Seeing these borders allows us to understand
how the model was created and how optimized the model’s mesh is.
UV Unwrap: The UV is the mapping coordinates of the polygons of the
mesh. In order to paint a model we must flatten or “unwrap” the 3D
surface into a 2D format.
3-Point Lighting: A 3-point light setup will generally include: a
“key” light in front and up from the character, a “fill” light below
the character that softens the shadows and a “rim” light behind the
character that pops them away from the environment.
1x1 Space: In a UV editor there is always a square that represents the
texture that is going to be applied to the model. This square is the “1
x 1 Space.”
TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY
Prospective transfer students applying for admission to LCAD must be
high school graduates or equivalent and must have achieved above-
average performance in academic subjects in high school and college.
TRANSFER PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES / TRANSFERRING OF STUDIO ART
CREDITS
In addition to the admissions application and portfolio requirements,
applicants must submit a transfer portfolio for each studio art
course to be considered for transfer. Because it serves a more
specific purpose, a transfer portfolio will likely be different from
the admissions portfolio you submit for admission. This is very
important to understand if you wish to transfer studio art credits.
Transfer portfolio evaluations must take place prior to registration.
A department chair will look for evidence of equivalent learning
outcomes in the work you submit. A review of the actual work is
preferred, but works in a digital format are accepted. Please submit at
least 6 to 10 examples from each studio class.
REQUIRED COMPONENTS:
- Images from coursework—such as 2D and 3D design classes—that
demonstrate your organizational skills
- Images relative to your area of concentration or major
- Title(s) and description(s) of the course(s) in which your work was
created, as well as any pertinent supplemental information
- Chronological presentation of the work
- Cover sheets for all fragile material
- Your first and last names and “Transfer Portfolio” labeled on the
outside of your portfolio
Portfolios cannot be evaluated until the Registrar has reviewed your
transcripts. A dean, a department chair or a designated department
faculty member will evaluate your portfolio. The evaluator will
give the results to the Registrar. When you register for LCAD
classes, the results of your evaluation will be incorporated into
your PowerCampus Self-Service Academic Plan. Transfer eligibility
is dependent upon a minimum final grade of “C” or better from
an accredited American postsecondary institution. International
transfer is considered on a case-by-case basis. International students
must provide an English translation of their foreign transcripts and
conversions of the transcripts into the American semester unit system
using a service such as World Education Services (www.wes.org).
TRANSFER OF LIBERAL ARTS UNITS
Only units earned from other institutions’ courses that are equivalent
to the courses in LCAD’s Liberal Arts curriculum may be transferred
to LCAD for credit. This guideline is driven by the specific learning
outcomes in place for each course in question. A minimum grade of “C”
is required for all liberal arts transfer units.
We strongly advise students to complete their English Composition
and Critical Reasoning coursework at LCAD. The course content for
each of these courses is designed specifically to benefit artists and
will specifically augment and support other LCAD curricula. However,
incoming students may be allowed to transfer 2 units of Composition
and/or 2 units of Critical Reasoning at the time of Admission/
Registration if the student can provide proof that:
a) the coursework was equivalent to LCAD’s
b) the classes were not conducted on-line
c) the grade earned was a “C” or better
d) the institution from which the units are being transferred is accredited
by a body equivalent to WASC or NASAD (verification necessary only if
units are being transferred from a smaller or lesser-known college).
Further, as demonstrated via the English Placement Diagnostic, the
student must also display writing competency equal to the standards
set for the equivalent writing course at LCAD (either Composition and/
or Critical Reasoning). If so and if the student has provided proof of
stipulations a, b, c and d above in a timely manner, then credit will be
awarded for those classes taken elsewhere and will stand in lieu of
the LCAD residency classes on the applicant’s transcripts.
LCAD may waive liberal arts requirements for students holding
degrees (e.g. B.A. or B.F.A.) earned from a regionally accredited,
postsecondary, American institution. The following 3 courses,
however, remain required and will not be waived: Aesthetics, Senior
Capstone 1 and Senior Capstone 2.
TRANSFERS FROM UNACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS
Students wishing to transfer from institutions that are not sanctioned
by a regional accrediting organization (Western Association of Schools
and Colleges, Middle States Association, New England Association,
North Central Association, Northwestern Commission, Western
Association or Southern Association) and national organizations such
as NASAD may submit a portfolio for review of specific coursework
and transcripts for academic work. Upon completion of the review,
the student may be granted a maximum of 12 units of transfer credit,
including both studio and liberal arts.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT
A score of “4” or better is required for all English and Art History. For
all other AP subjects, a score of “3” or better is acceptable. Because of
the specialized nature of the studio programs, advanced placement of
studio credit is not accepted.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
In addition to being responsible for following the same application
procedures as first-time students, all international students have
additional documentation requirements. International students are
eligible for admission only after document validation and transcript
and portfolio review evaluations have been completed. International
applicants must submit a certified English translation of all academic
records to IERF (www.ierf.org) for evaluation and conversion to the U.S.
semester unit system.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
1. Submit official transcripts for high school and all college courses
completed. Include listings of all coursework in progress.
2. Submit one letter of recommendation.
3. Essay: Describe the first time you heard about LCAD and tell us two
things we offer that you believe will be most beneficial for you. Or,
tell us why you feel LCAD is a better fit for you over another college
that you were considering and be sure to refer to that specific college
for the comparison. Your essay must be between 300-500 words (no
exceptions).
4. Submit a one- to two-page typewritten personal statement.
5. Students whose native language is not English must take the
TOEFL exam (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) and achieve a
minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-
based test and 79 on the Internet-based test. International students
are required to take an English proficiency test during Orientation
Week. The TOEFL exam may be waived only at the discretion of the
Admissions Committee, through the completion of English as a Second
Language courses and/or having attended schools in the United States
for an extended period of time. The Admissions Committee may
determine that the student has the required proficiency in English
and has the ability to communicate appropriately with proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
6. Submit a Declaration of Finances from your parent, sponsor or
sponsoring agency in the form of an official bank statement. The bank
statement must show a balance equal to or greater than the cost of
attendance at the college for one year (Cost of Attendance may vary
year to year—the official amount can be obtained from the Office of
Admissions and Financial Aid).
Upon your acceptance to the BFA or Certificate program and once
LCAD has received your Declaration of Finances and nonrefundable
$250 deposit fee, we will send you an I-20 document. The completed
I-20 must be taken to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country
to obtain an F-1 Student Visa.
ADMISSIONS NOTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of all admission requirements (Document
Complete) and within three weeks of your acceptance by the
Admissions office, you will receive written notification of your
admission by the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. “Document
Complete” means you have performed all necessary admission
requirements and have submitted all transcripts, relevant test scores
and all other required documentation. You will also receive orientation
and registration information materials to assist you in preparing
for your course of study. A non-refundable tuition deposit of $250
must be received no later than May 1st, or by the date specified on
your acceptance letter. The tuition deposit confirms your attendance
and reserves your place in the semester program. The deposit fee is
credited to the semester tuition.
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HOUSING
One of our primary Admissions goals is to help students make a
smooth transition to LCAD. Key to these efforts is providing students
with the resources that assist them in obtaining suitable housing.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
The College offers 56 beds in the LCAD Residence Hall. All students
seeking on-campus housing are required to submit a housing
application along with a $600 housing deposit. Top priority is
reserved for first-time freshmen attending from outside of a 100-
mile radius. First-time freshmen living within a 100-mile radius and
transfer students applying for housing will be considered on a space-
available basis. Applications and further information can be found by
visiting our Director of Student Life or on our website: www.lcad.edu/
housing
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
LCAD has a Private Housing Facilitator in place to assist students in
their searches for off-campus housing. The facilitator provides listings
of houses, apartments, rooms in houses, guesthouses and other rooms
for rent in Laguna Beach and its surrounding communities. Written
materials such as a housing survey and a student housing brochure
are available only to students who have deposited through the
Admissions Office. The surveys and the facilitator are helpful in both
your search for suitable housing and in connecting you with potential
roommates. Smart tactics—such as browsing known websites—can give
you an edge in the hunt for a rental. For more information, please
visit our Private Housing Facilitator or our website: www.lcad.edu/
housing
TEMPORARY HOUSING + LOCAL HOTELS
AYRES HOTEL LAGUNA
24341 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
949.588.0131
www.ayreshotels.com
CROWNE PLAZA IRVINE
(Near John Wayne Airport)
17941 Von Karman
Irvine, CA 92614
949.863.1999
www.crowneplaza.com
HOTEL LAGUNA
425 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.1151
www.hotellaguna.com
LAGUNA RIVIERA
825 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.1196
www.lagunariviera.com
PACIFIC EDGE HOTEL
647 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.8566
www.pacificedgehotel.com
RADISSON HOTEL NEWPORT BEACH
(Near John Wayne Airport)
4545 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.833.0570
www.radisson.com
SEACLIFF LAGUNA INN
1661 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.9717
www.seaclifflagunainn.com/
SURF + SAND RESORT
1555 S. Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.497.4477
www.surfandsandresort.com/
RENTAL RATES
Located on the scenic coastline of Southern California, Laguna Beach is
one of the world’s most desirable beach resorts; therefore, rental rates
can be higher than you may be accustomed to. Lower housing rates
can be found in neighboring towns with in a 15-mile radius to LCAD.
We recommend you begin your search at least six to eight weeks prior
to arriving at LCAD.
Tip: When searching for apartments on the Internet, narrow your
searches to South Orange County. If a zip code is required for a search,
use the school’s zip code: 92651.
APARTMENT COMPLEXES POPULAR WITH LCAD STUDENTS AND STAFF
CLUB LAGUNA - www.sheaapartments.com/clublaguna
BARCELONA APARTMENTS - www.barcelonaresorts.com
ARCHSTONE APARTMENTS - www.ArchstoneApartments.com
ALICANTE APARTMENTS - www.ExperienceAlicante.com
To familiarize yourself with the city of Laguna Beach, visit www.
lagunabeach.com or www.lagunabeachinfo.org
All temporary housing rates are subject to availability and to change.
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in Orange County is readily available and serves
nearly every community in the surrounding area. Utilizing public
transportation enables students to reach LCAD by bus and, in the
process, to save money and to eliminate the stresses associated with
parking. For more information, call OCTA at 714-560-OCTA or at
714-363-RIDE. For current bus schedules, visit the OCTA website:
www.octa.net
EVENTS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT COURSE
LCAD’s Portfolio Development course is open to all students who have
completed their sophomore year of high school and to all college-level
students. The program serves the needs of beginning to experienced
art students. Portfolios play a major role in students’ application
to any art school and are closely examined by college admissions
committees for acceptance and scholarship consideration. This not-
for-credit course is offered throughout the year and meets on ten
contiguous Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The course fee varies
depending on the course.
EARLY REGISTRATION
Prior to the beginning of the fall semester, deposited, new, incoming
students are invited to register early for classes. Early Registration
allows students the benefit of preparing in advance for classes and
provides an opportunity for students to get acquainted with other
new students. Transfer students who attend Early Registration are
advised of their allowed transfer credits and of their appropriate
placements within their majors.
OPEN HOUSE / PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAY
To know a campus—its academic community, its culture and its feel—is
tremendously important in deciding which college you will attend
and, subsequently, where you will begin building your future. As
a potential student of art and/or design, your future begins with
your portfolio. During the Portfolio Review portion of LCAD’s Open
House, LCAD’s deans, chairs, faculty and/or advisors representing all
departments will provide you with individual attention and direction
regarding the development and refinement of your portfolio. Getting
this brand of qualified feedback on your portfolio is an invaluable
asset and is an opportunity that you should not miss. Other benefits
to attending LCAD’s Open House include learning more about financial
aid, introducing yourself to LCAD’s environment of technology and
familiarizing yourself with the many housing options available. Open
House occurs twice each year, once in the fall and once in the spring.
Please call the Admissions Office at 949.376.6000 or 800.255.0762 to
learn the exact dates of future Open Houses.
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY
Attending a National Portfolio Day (NPD) event is one of the most
pivotal steps toward both preparing for an art college and toward
deciding which college to attend. Finding a great fit for yourself—a
campus at which you will enjoy yourself, be challenged and learn
and receive support from a vital student body and an award-winning
faculty—is a process that requires careful consideration. The purpose
of National Portfolio Day is to offer students an opportunity to meet
representatives of the premier art colleges from all over the United
States in a single day and in a single place. Also, as at LCAD’s own
Portfolio Review, students attending NPD receive sound advice and
direction on how to develop and refine their portfolios. At NPD,
students may receive helpful answers to many of their questions—
about the campus, the programs, the majors, financial aid and the
surrounding communities. Students are advised to maximize the
potential of this day by meeting with and getting as much feedback
from as many representatives from as many different institutions
as possible. Reservations to NPD are not necessary. Students need
only to attend NPD with their portfolios in hand and with a desire
and willingness to discuss with representatives their goals and their
future.
SUMMER PROGRAMS AND CONTINUING ACTIVITIES
THE PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM
LCAD’s Pre-College Summer Program is a five-week program that
begins in the latter part of each June and runs Mondays through
Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon through the end of each July. The
deadline to apply for a Pre-College Summer Program Scholarship is
in early spring. In order to qualify for the program, you must fill out
an application and submit 8 slides or a CD of work completed within
the past year and one letter of recommendation. An Admissions
Committee will evaluate your application for acceptance and you will
be sent a letter to notify you of your Scholarship Award. If you are
interested in the scholarship, you may contact the Admissions Office
and they will send you an application packet.
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
LCAD’s Pre-College Summer Scholarship Program offers 2 college units
in a variety of courses and is awarded to exceptionally talented high
school art students. The units earned in this program apply toward
credit for the BFA program at LCAD and may be transferred to other
accredited colleges, private or public. If you are a junior in high school
(meaning you will be going into your senior year), you may be eligible
for a summer scholarship. In special circumstances, graduating seniors
can qualify.
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TUITION
PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION
Tuition is calculated on a per-semester basis. BFA Tuition for the
2013–2014 academic year was established at $13,650 per semester.
Part-time enrollment is calculated at $1,137 per unit or $3,411.00 per
3-unit class. Part-time enrollment is defined as any student enrolling
in less than 12 units. Tuition at LCAD is established annually by the
Board of Trustees and is subject to change each year.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
LCAD accepts cash, check, Master Card and Visa. LCAD allows students
the option to pay tuition in three payments over the course of the
semester. Failure to make a tuition payment is considered grounds
for barring a student from class; for withholding grades, a diploma or
transcripts or for enforcing suspension.
REFUND POLICY
If a student withdraws from LCAD prior to completing 60% of a
semester or 60% of a class less than a semester in length, a refund
will be calculated on a prorated basis using a percentage that is
proportional to the enrollment period completed by the student. The
refund is calculated by multiplying the percentage of attendance in
the class or classes by LCAD’s charges for the classes attempted. No
refunds are paid after the 60% completion date.
REFUND EXAMPLE
A student is enrolled full-time in a 15-week semester at a cost of $13,650.
If tuition was paid in full and the student chose to withdraw after
completing 5 weeks of the program, the refund calculation would be
Tuition Charges x % of Program Completed = Amount Retained by
LCAD =
$13,650 x 33.3% = $4,545.45
Total to be Refunded = $13,650 – $4,545.45 = $9,104.55
If a student receives student loans to cover the cost of the program,
any refund is returned to the lender to reduce the student loan debt. If
the amount of the refund exceeds the unpaid balance of the loans the
student received, the excess is first applied to any other aid programs
from which the student received funding, with any remaining balance
returned to the student. The refund policy is subject to Federal and
State regulations.
REPAYMENT DISTRIBUTION POLICY
LCAD’s policy is to return the Student Financial Aid portion of the
repayment to the funding sources in the following order of priority:
1. Federal PLUS Loan
2. Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan
3. Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan
4. Federal Pell Grant
5. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
6. Cal Grant
7. Other Student Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID
The purpose of financial aid is to assist students whose personal and
family resources are insufficient to meet the total cost of education at
Laguna College of Art + Design.
Financial aid is available from one or more of the following sources:
scholarships, grants, part-time employment and loans. LCAD is
also eligible to participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Educational Assistance programs.
Eligibility for most forms of financial aid is based on demonstrated
financial need. Financial need is the difference between the Cost of
Education (a standard budget) and the Estimated Family Contribution
(the amount the student and if applicable, the student’s spouse
and/or parents can be expected to contribute). Costs of Education
components include tuition and fees, an allowance for books and
supplies, housing, food, transportation and personal expenses. Family
contributions are based on the Federal Methodology analysis of the
information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and supplemental documents.
Students who believe they will need financial assistance to attend
LCAD and who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged
to apply for financial aid. Financial aid awards are made for one
academic year and must be reapplied for each subsequent year. To
receive need-based financial aid from LCAD, the applicant must meet
the following eligibility criteria:
1. Be accepted for enrollment as a matriculating student.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
3. Maintain measurable satisfactory academic progress according to
the standards and practices established by LCAD while enrolled.
4. Not owe a refund on or be in default of any Title IV loan previously
received for attendance at any postsecondary institution.
5. Be in compliance with Selective Service regulations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To be considered for any type of need-based aid at LCAD, complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.
fafsa.ed.gov. If you cannot complete the application online, please
contact the Financial Aid office. Processing time may vary depending
on the type of application and the date of submission. Generally, the
processor needs three to six weeks to process the application.
LCAD GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The LCAD Scholarship Fund is comprised of money generously
provided by individual donors, outside organizations, alumni and the
College.
FEDERAL GRANTS
A grant is gift aid that does not have to be repaid as long as
the student continues to meet all eligibility requirements. LCAD
participates in two federally funded grant programs: The Federal
Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG).
CALIFORNIA STATE GRANTS
LCAD is eligible to participate in the Cal Grant A and Cal Grant B
programs that are funded by the State of California and administrated
by the California Student Aid Commission. All financial aid applicants
who are California residents and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
are encouraged to apply for one of the two Cal Grant programs. The
annual deadline to apply for these grants is March 2nd. In order to
apply for a Cal Grant you must complete the FAFSA by March 2nd
and send in a GPA Verification Form to the California Student Aid
Commission (CSAC) by March 2nd. LCAD will send GPA verifications
for current LCAD students who request them. Verifications will be
sent electronically to CSAC. If a student has not completed 24 units at
LCAD, they must request that their GPA verification(s) be sent by their
previous institution(s).
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
Federal Work-Study (FWS) is funded by the federal government, with
some matching LCAD funds. FWS enables students to earn part of
their financial aid award through part-time employment on campus.
Except for certain community-service jobs, FWS employment is
limited to on-campus jobs. FWS students are paid $10 an hour. To
participate in the FWS program, a student must be eligible for and be
awarded a FWS award as part of their financial aid package. In order
to be awarded FWS, a student must attend the FWS student meeting at
the beginning of each semester.
DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
The Direct Stafford Loan Program consists of low-interest, subsidized
and unsubsidized loans funded by the federal government. Loans are
available to undergraduate, graduate and professional students who
are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Loan repayments begin six
months after graduation or after a student drops below half-time
enrollment.
DIRECT SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS
This is a long-term, low-interest federal loan. “Subsidized” means the
interest is paid by the federal government while the student is in
school at least half-time or during the grace period. This is a need-
based loan as determined by the FAFSA information. This loan must
be repaid. The maximum aggregate loan amount allowed is $23,000
for undergraduate studies. The yearly maximum amount of this loan is
based upon your class standing. Please see the Financial Aid Chart for
a breakdown of class standing and yearly loan amounts.
DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS FOR UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS
This is a long-term, low-interest federal loan. The current interest rate
is 4.66%, but is subject to change. “Unsubsidized” means the student
is responsible for the interest on the loan. Interest payments can be
capitalized, which means they will be deferred with the principal
while the student is in school. This interest amount will
be added to the principal balance. This is a non-need-based loan as
determined by the FAFSA information. This loan must be repaid. The
maximum aggregate loan amount allowed is $31,000 for dependent
students and $57,500 for independent students for undergraduate
studies (less any Stafford/Direct subsidized borrowing). The yearly
maximum amount of this loan is based upon a student’s class standing
and dependency status. Please see the Financial Aid Chart for a
breakdown of class standing and yearly loan amounts.
FINANCIAL AID CHART
CLASS STANDING
Freshman 0–27 units completed
Sophomore 28–60 units completed
Junior 61–93 units completed
Senior 94–122 units completed
ANNUAL LOAN LIMITS
Direct Stafford Subsidized Loans
Freshman $3,500
Sophomore $4,500
Junior/Senior $5,500
DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN
(Less any Direct Stafford Subsidized Loans awarded)
Freshman $5,500
Sophomore $6,500
Junior/Senior $7,500
ADDITIONAL UNSUBSIDIZED FUNDING
(For independent students and students whose parents are denied a
PLUS loan)
Freshman/Sophomore $4,000
Junior/Senior $5,000
DIRECT PARENT LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (PLUS)
The PLUS loan program is available to parents of dependent
students and has a fixed rate of 7.21%, but subject to change. These
loans serve as a supplemental source of money to parents on behalf
of their dependent son or daughter. Plus loans, unlike the Federal
Stafford Loans program, are subject to credit approval by a lender
and repayment begins within 60 days of full disbursement, although
deferments are available if the student is currently enrolled at least
half-time. If the parent’s credit is denied, the student may be eligible
for additional Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loans. There are no
aggregate loan limits. This loan is in the parent’s name.
DIRECT SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS FOR POSTBACCALAUREATE
STUDENTS
This is a long-term, low-interest federal loan. “Subsidized” means the
interest is paid by the federal government while the student is in
school at least half-time or during the grace period. This is a need-
based loan as determined by the FAFSA information. This loan must
be repaid. The maximum aggregate loan amount allowed is $23,000
and takes into account loans taken out for undergraduate studies. The
maximum amount that can be borrowed per academic year is $5,500.
DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS FOR POSTBACCALAUREATE
STUDENTS
This is a long-term, low-interest federal loan. “Unsubsidized” means
the student is responsible for the interest on the loan. Interest
payments can be capitalized, which means they will be deferred with
the principal while the student is in school. This interest amount will
be added to the principal balance. This is a non-need-based loan as
determined by the FAFSA information. This loan must be repaid. The
maximum aggregate loan amount allowed is $31,000 for dependent
students and $57,500 for independent students for undergraduate
studies (less any Direct Subsidized borrowing) and takes into account
loans taken out for undergraduate studies. The maximum amount that
can be borrowed per academic year is $7,500 for dependent students
and $12,500 for independent students (less any Stafford/Direct
subsidized borrowing).
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (DVA) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
All degree programs offered at LCAD are approved by the California
State Approving Agency for Veterans Education. These benefits are
available to veterans, to children of certain deceased or disabled
veterans and sometimes to the spouse of a veteran. Application for
benefits may be made through any DVA regional office or through the
Financial Aid office. If a student’s cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 for
two consecutive semesters, the student will be disqualified from the
program at LCAD, the Department of Veteran Affairs will be notified
and all benefits will cease. Students are limited to two independent-
study courses that can count toward their program objective. During
the student’s first two semesters, LCAD will conduct an evaluation of
previous education and training, grant appropriate credit, shorten the
veteran’s or eligible person’s duration of the course proportionately
and notify the DVA and student accordingly.
ALTERNATIVE LOANS
Alternative loans, or private loans, help bridge the gap between
federal and state aid awarded to the student and the actual cost of
education. Private loans are offered by private lenders and there
are no federal forms to complete. Eligibility for private student loans
often depends on your credit score. These loans are in the student’s
name, although most students require co-signers in order to meet the
credit criteria for most lenders. LCAD will work with any lender that
the student chooses.
LCAD MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
LCAD Merit Scholarships are offered to all students applying for
admission to LCAD. Students must present a portfolio that represents
their best work to be judged by an admissions scholarship committee
as part of the application process. Recipients receive up to $27,300
annually towards tuition costs for the duration of their four-year BFA
program, provided they stay in good academic standing (maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress and a minimum term GPA of 2.0), have
no incompletes on academic record and enroll in at least 9 units each
semester.
LCAD ACCESS GRANT
LCAD Access Scholarships are available to continuing students based
on need and funding availability. Recipients receive up to $1,000
annually towards tuition costs provided they in good academic
standing (maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and a minimum
term GPA of 2.0), have no incompletes on academic record and are
enrolled fulltime (12 units or more) each semester.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
The Office of Financial Aid creates an Outside Sources of Financial Aid
document each fall. This document contains information regarding
private scholarships, search engines and other information to help
students in their searches for funding their educations. The document
is available on the LCAD website, as well as from the Office of
Financial Aid and Student Services. Ultimately, the best resource for
finding additional private scholarships and grants is via exhaustive
searches on the Internet. You are encouraged to utilize this invaluable
resource for seeking out private scholarships and grants. If you have
questions regarding financial aid or the financial aid process, please
contact LCAD’s Financial Aid office at 949.376.6000, or via email at
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
All degree-seeking students must make Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) toward earning a degree as stipulated in the charts
below to receive financial aid at LCAD. The below requirements
are composed of both federal policy and LCAD institutional policy.
Financial aid includes federal grants, work and loan programs, state
grant programs and all institutional scholarships. The student must
either achieve good SAP status or file a successful appeal to regain
eligibility.
SAP EVALUATION
SAP is first calculated at the end of the spring semester following the
student’s first term of enrollment as a regular degree-seeking student
and annually at the end of the spring semester thereafter. SAP is also
calculated at the point when a continuing student applies for aid for
the first time. Both qualitative (cumulative GPA) and quantitative
(units attempted and earned) progress is measured regardless of
enrollment status. These measurements apply to all hours attempted
and recognized by LCAD for degree consideration from all institutions.
QUALITATIVE EVALUATION 1: MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPADEGREE CERTIFICATE BFA POST-BACCALAUREATE MFA
Minimum cumulative 2.0 2.0 2.75 3.0
GPA
QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION 1: MINIMUM COMPLETION OF
ATTEMPTED UNITS PER ACADEMIC YEAR
DEGREE
QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION 2: MAXIMUM TOTAL UNITS THAT CAN BE
ATTEMPTED TO COMPLETE A PROGRAMDEGREE CERTIFICATE BFA POST-BACCALAUREATE MFA
• Students meeting the standards above at the time of calculation are
considered in good SAP standing.
• Students who do not meet the requirements shown above are placed
on SAP probation, are notified that they are not making satisfactory
progress toward their degree and are given one academic year to
become compliant. If, after the next academic year, the student is
neither making progress nor has not graduated, his/her financial aid
will be suspended.
• Rules are applied uniformly to all students for all periods of
enrollment whether or not aid has been received previously.
• Students who are returning to the college after being on SAP
suspension will have their record reviewed by the Financial Aid Office
upon re-entry. A student must meet SAP requirements to receive
financial aid.
• Eligibility for financial aid is re-established after a student improves
his/her academic record to meet the minimum standards or an appeal
due to unusual and/or mitigating circumstances is approved.
• Students are responsible for knowing the SAP eligibility criteria
and their status at the end of each term. Students may contact the
Financial Aid Office if questions arise.
UNITS ATTEMPTED AND UNITS EARNED
• To successfully complete units in general education courses, the
student must receive a grade of “D” or better, or “P” in a Pass/No Pass
course. To successfully complete units in Art Studio courses, as well
as English Composition and Critical Reasoning courses, a student must
receive a grade of “C” or better. Grades “NP,” “I” and “RD” do not count
as successful completion of units until replaced by a passing grade.
• Courses transferred from other institutions will be counted toward
the maximum total units attempted to complete degree requirements.
• If the student registers for a class but drops it by the Add/Drop
Deadline, it does not count as units attempted. Any classes that are
dropped after the Add/Drop Deadline but before the Withdrawal
deadline will result in the grade of “W” and will count as units
attempted and not completed. Grades of “W” do not affect the
student’s GPA.
• Repeated courses are counted as both units attempted and units
completed for SAP purposes and a student’s GPA will only reflect the
highest grade.
• Remedial courses are not counted as units attempted or units
completed and they have no affect on GPA.
• Audited courses are not counted as units attempted or units
completed and they have no affect on GPA. They are also not counted
for enrollment purposes.
• If it becomes mathematically impossible for a student to complete
his program before he reaches the maximum allowable number of units
attempted, then he will be disqualified from receiving financial aid.
• Failed courses will count as units attempted and not as units earned.
CHANGES IN MAJOR
A change in your major does not extend eligibility for financial
assistance.
STUDY ABROAD
All credit hours applicable to the current degree program attempted
during Study Abroad terms will count as both units attempted and
units earned.
STUDENTS SEEKING ADDITIONAL LCAD DEGREES IN DIFFERENT
PROGRAMS AT THE SAME LEVEL
If a student has already earned a degree from LCAD and returns to
earn another degree in a different major, the SAP requirements will be
exactly the same as for any transfer student: Units transferred in will
count as units completed and units attempted.
ENTERING STUDENTS
Students with no enrollment history in a degree program at LCAD
will enter on SAP good standing and will qualify for aid if otherwise
eligible. All work accepted for transfer by LCAD will be included in the
SAP calculation.
RETURNING STUDENTS
All returning students will reenter at the SAP status earned at the end
of their last LCAD enrollment. Students cannot reestablish eligibility
simply by taking terms off from LCAD.
PROBATION AND SUSPENSION
All students who fail to maintain SAP will be placed on SAP probation
for the following academic year. During this time, they will remain
eligible for financial aid. If good SAP status is not achieved by the end
of the academic term their eligibility will be suspended.
APPEALS AND REINSTATEMENT
• SAP Suspension may be appealed if unusual and/or mitigating
circumstances affect academic progress. Such circumstances may
include a severe illness or injury to the student or an immediate
family member, the death of a student’s relative, student activation
for military service or other circumstances as deemed appropriate for
consideration by the Academic Standing Committee consisting of two
Deans, the Registrar and the Director of Financial Aid.
• The student must submit an appeal on the official LCAD Appeal Form
to the Financial Aid Office by July 1st. The Appeal Form is available
on the LCAD website or in the Financial Aid Office. The appeal must
explain the special circumstances that led to the student not meeting
SAP requirements. The Academic Standing Committee will review the
appeal and the student will receive a response within two weeks from
the date of submission.
• The Academic Standing Committee’s decision will be sent to the
student by postal mail and by electronic mail.
• Students who have their appeal approved have one semester to
meet SAP requirements or they will be suspended from financial aid.
During their approved appeal semester they will be eligible to receive
financial aid.
• Appeal approvals will not result in retroactive funding.
• Academic Standing Committee decisions are final and cannot be
appealed to another source.
• At the end of each semester, the Financial Aid Office will evaluate
students who have been suspended from financial aid. Once a student
again meets SAP requirements, their financial aid will be reinstated.
The student will be eligible for Pell, ACG and SEOG for the payment
period in which the student resumes SAP. The student will be eligible
for federal loans for the entire period of enrollment in which the
student resumes SAP.
STUDY ABROAD POLICY
Students may use their aid to study abroad for a maximum of one
semester. Students who study abroad are not eligible to receive any
institutional funds (neither LCAD Institutional Grant, nor LCAD Grant
nor any other funds awarded by the LCAD Scholarship Committee)
during their time abroad.
Here is a summary of general study abroad policies:
• A 30-unit residency must be completed at LCAD before going abroad.
• Mandatory senior year in residence at LCAD.
• No institutional grant will be awarded during residency abroad.
• Student may use their federal and state aid while abroad.
• Student must complete the Study Abroad Expense Budget Form in
the Financial Aid Office to get their aid approved.
• Students must have the proposed course of study approved by the
appropriate chair before going abroad.
Florence Academy Study Abroad Policies:
• 30-unit residency requirement prior to going to Florence.
• Mandatory senior year in residence at LCAD.
• No institutional grant will be awarded during residence at the
Florence Academy.
• Student may use their federal and state aid while abroad.
• Financial aid will not be processed by LCAD for more than 25% of
undergraduate program abroad (1 year abroad).
• Students are aware that a year of study abroad will likely slow their
process toward a degree.
• Participation in the Florence Academy program is subject to a
portfolio review.
• Students interested in participating in the Florence Academy
program must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Student must complete the Study Abroad Expense Budget Form in
the Financial Aid Office to get their aid approved.
• Students must have the proposed course of study approved by the
appropriate chair before going abroad.
ALL PROGRAMS
67% Minimum % of total units successfully completed each academic year (units earned divided by units attempted)
Units needed to complete the program
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118
122
183
30
45
60
90Maximum total units to be attempted
(150% of the specific degree program’s published length)
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STUDENT SERVICES
CAREER SERVICES
LCAD provides students with the skills and education necessary for
today’s complex and fast-changing job market. The College makes
every attempt to provide relevant internships that enable students
to obtain valuable hands-on experience in the student’s area of
interest. The Career Services staff actively seeks job and internship
opportunities for students, graduates and alumni. Additionally,
students benefit from the strong contacts LCAD faculty has in
industry. To assist students while they are in school, Career Services
posts part-time jobs, internships, competitions, community service
and other art related opportunities in real-time on the LCAD Job
Board at my.lcad.edu. Please contact LCAD’s Director of Career
Services, Robin Fuld, at [email protected] for more information.
COUNSELING SERVICES
To assist students with challenges that may arise during the course
of the school year, LCAD provides personal counseling. Please contact
LCAD’s Student Counselor, Jamie Flowers, at [email protected] for
an appointment.
DISABILITIES COUNSELING SERVICES
LCAD provides personal counseling for students with disabilities.
Please contact LCAD’s Disabilities Counselor, Lisa Villanueva, at
[email protected] for an appointment.
LEARNING AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
If you have a diagnosed and documented learning and/or physical
disability, please submit supporting documentation to the Registrar.
With documentation, we can better serve, advise and academically
advocate for you.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Student Council represents the students of LCAD. In addition to
representing the students to the Board of Trustees, elected student
officers also assist in planning and managing student activities. The
student government is responsible for the creation and maintenance
of student organizations, clubs and activities.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Social events at LCAD range from beach parties to holiday
gatherings, but center around events celebrating student successes
and accomplishments. Students, faculty and staff enjoy several
opportunities to meet in a relaxed environment and to develop
friendships.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association provides significant benefits for building
career, publicity and networking opportunities. It also promotes
mutually beneficial relationships between the college’s alumni,
faculty and current students. The Alumni Association is designed to
add value to Alumni’s degrees and educational experiences and to
encourage lifelong learning opportunities. Membership to LCAD’s
Alumni Association is free of charge to qualified persons. To learn
more about the program, an alumnus or alumna may contact LCAD’s
Associate Director of Development + Alumni Relations, Tracy Hartman,
at 949.376.6000, ext. 241 or at [email protected].
CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS STUDIOS
LCAD maintains 19 teaching studios. These studios are equipped
for drawing, painting, illustration, graphic design, animation, digital
media, printmaking, sculpture, computer art, game art and liberal arts.
LCAD ART GALLERIES AND EXHIBITION SPACES
LCAD has multiple college galleries and exhibition spaces that feature
rotating exhibitions. LCAD ON FOREST is located at 225 Forest Avenue
and Forest & Ocean Gallery is located at 408 Ocean Avenue. Both
galleries are located in downtown Laguna Beach. On occasion, LCAD
also exhibits works of art in the Main Campus Conference Room and
in the Dennis and Leslie Power Library at LCAD’s Main Campus. All
LCAD galleries feature internationally recognized artists and designers
of merit as well as emerging and student artists. LCAD’s department
chairs, the Gallery Director and others curate exhibitions at LCAD’s
various galleries and exhibition spaces. Annual exhibitions include
a juried student exhibition, a BFA senior exhibition, an Illustration
exhibition, a Game Art exhibition, a Design + Digital Media exhibition,
an Animation exhibition and a Fine Arts exhibition. Students from
all of LCAD’s majors are encouraged to participate in the Annual
Juried Student exhibition, to attend the many gallery openings held
throughout the year and to volunteer at the various galleries and
exhibition spaces. For additional gallery information please contact
LCAD’s Gallery Director, Andrea Harris-McGee at aharrismcgee@lcad.
edu
SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Instruction by LCAD degree program studio faculty is offered each
summer to students who are considering attending college to
become artists or designers. Credits earned for these courses can
be transferred to a college of the student’s choice. Colleges have
accepted up to six semester units toward a student’s studio course
requirements.
ORIENTATION
Orientation is mandatory for new students and takes place
approximately one week prior to the onset of each semester.
Orientation offers students the opportunity to make new friends and
to meet fellow students, staff and faculty. Orientation also enables
students to familiarize themselves with the college’s facilities and
services and to review their academic and financial arrangements.
ACADEMIC POLICY
CONDUCT
All students are expected to be familiar with and are subject to the
provisions and policies contained within the Student Code of Conduct/
Student Handbook (emailed to all students and available on the LCAD
website). As members of the LCAD community, students are expected
to behave at all times in a manner that respects the privacy and
integrity of all individuals and property while on campus or attending
LCAD-related functions off-campus.
A student who persists in conduct disturbing to others, who is
repeatedly offensive in any manner or who exhibits immoral and/or
criminal behavior shall be subject to review and possible dismissal
without refund of tuition or fees.
Smoking is prohibited in all buildings. Because our location poses a
serious fire hazard, students are requested to smoke outdoors only
behind Studio 7 and to thoroughly and safely extinguish all smoking
materials. Use of drugs or alcohol on campus is prohibited
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Laguna College of Art and Design is comprised of the School of Fine
Arts, the School of Visual Communication and the Division of Liberal
Arts and Art History. LCAD offers the following accredited programs:
- MASTER OF FINE ARTS (MFA)
The student receives an MFA.
- POSTBACCALAUREATE
The student completes a prescribed course of study.
- BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
The student receives a baccalaureate degree.
-CERTIFICATE
The student is awarded a professional undergraduate certificate.
Students can obtain a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in the following:
- Painting
- Drawing
MASTER OF Fine Arts (MFA) REQUIREMENTS
1. Acceptance to the College through the Admissions process.
2. Declaration of major
3. Successful completion of 60 units in specified courses and
fulfillment of the following distributed requirements:
- 48 units in studio work
- 12 units in Liberal Arts and Art History classes, including the
completion of a thesis
4. Maintenance of an overall cumulative grade-point-average (GPA)
of 3.0 or better.
Students can complete a Post-baccalaureate in Drawing and Painting.
POSTBACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS
1. Acceptance to the College through the Admissions process.
2. Successful completion of 30 units in specified courses and
fulfillment of the following distributed requirements:
- 24 units in studio work
- 6 units in Art History
3. Maintenance of an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
Students can obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Certificate in the
following majors:
- Animation
- Drawing and Painting
- Drawing and Painting with Sculpture Emphasis
- Game Art
- Design + Digital Media
- Design + Digital Media with Action Sports Emphasis
- Illustration
- Illustration with Drawing and Painting Emphasis
- Illustration with Entertainment Emphasis
The Liberal Arts and Art History courses required for the BFA
are taught by the Division of Liberal Arts and+ Art History. The
Foundation courses (required by all programs) are taught by
professional artists and designers appointed by the Deans of Drawing
and Painting and Visual Communication.
BACHELOR OF Fine Arts (BFA) REQUIREMENTS
1. Acceptance to the College through the Admissions process.
2. Declaration of major.
3. Successful completion of 122 units in specified courses and
fulfillment of the following distributed requirements:
- 77 units in studio work including units in Foundation as dictated by
the major
- 45 units are Liberal Arts classes, including 15 units in Art History
4. Maintenance of an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better and
a minimum GPA of 3.0 in major. Receipt of a grade below a “C” in a
major-specific course requires a student to retake said course until a
grade of “C” or better is earned.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
1. Acceptance to the College through the Admissions process.
2. Declaration of major.
3. - 77 units in studio work including units in Foundation as dictated
by the major
4. Successfully completing 2 units in English Composition with a grade
of “C” or better.
5. Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your major. If you receive a
grade below a “C” in a major course, you’ll need to retake the course
until you achieve a “C” or better.
DECLARING A MAJOR
To earn an MFA, BFA or a Certificate a student must declare a major (and,
if applicable, a minor) by the start of the second semester. To declare a
major (or minor), a student must complete the Declaration of Major (or
Minor) Form with the Registrar. Contact the Registrar’s Office to make an
appointment.
DUAL MAJORS
In order for a student to double major, the student must complete
all required studio courses except for those courses in which each
major requires the same course (those courses can be used towards
both majors). However, students will be required to complete Senior
Portfolio 1 and 2 for each major, as well as Senior Capstone 1 and 2
for each major.
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CHANGING A MAJOR
Students wishing to change their majors must have a 3.0 GPA and
must do so before completing 45 units. The procedure for changing a
major requires:
• discussion with the Chair of the prospective major
• discussion with the Chair of current major
• submission of the form “Petition to Change Major
• submission and successful passing of a portfolio review
• A 300-500 word essay explaining rationale for changing majors
• enrollment in and successful completion of the fundamentals of the
major
ACADEMIC MINORS
LCAD offers students an opportunity to augment their normal course
of study with minors in the following areas:
- Animation
- Drawing and Painting
- Design + Digital Media
- Illustration
- Sculpture
- Art History
- Creative Writing
A student pursuing a career that emphasizes multiple artistic skill sets
is aided greatly by having a minor in an additional area of study. A
minor provides graduates with a competitive advantage in gaining
employment and further study. A total of 15 units beyond the BFA
requirement are necessary to complete a minor in a studio area or 12
additional units in Art History or Creative Writing. These additional
units entail specific courses designated for a chosen minor. Please
note that students who choose to take one of the required courses
in the minor as a studio elective in a major will need to take an
additional, more advanced course in the minor to meet the 15 units
beyond the major requirement. Additionally, students must maintain a
3.0 GPA in their minors.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
To earn the BFA degree, a student must complete 56 units in residency
at LCAD, including:
- Senior Portfolio 1 and Senior Portfolio 2
- Senior Capstone 1 and Senior Capstone 2
- Aesthetics
- The final two semesters must be completed at LCAD
Requirements to earn the Certificate are equivalent to the BFA
requirements for Foundation and studio courses in the same major.
Additionally, a student must take the English Composition class to
fulfill a Certificate in Drawing and Painting, Illustration, Animation,
Game Art or Design + Digital Media.
WRITING CLASSES AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
We strongly advise students to complete their English Composition
and Critical Reasoning coursework at LCAD. The course content for
each of these courses is designed specifically to benefit artists and
will specifically augment and support other LCAD curricula. However,
incoming students may be allowed to transfer 2 units of Composition
and/or 2 units of Critical Reasoning at the time of Admission/
Registration if the student can provide proof that:
a) the coursework was equivalent to LCAD’s
b) the classes were not conducted on-line
c) the grade earned was a “C” or better
d) the institution from which the units are being transferred is
accredited by a body equivalent to WASC or NASAD (only necessary if
from a smaller or lesser-known college).
Further, as demonstrated via the English Placement Diagnostic, the
student must also display writing competency equal to the standards
set for the equivalent writing course at LCAD (either Composition and/
or Critical Reasoning). If so and if the student has provided proof of
stipulations a, b, c and d above in a timely manner, then credit will be
awarded for those classes taken elsewhere and will stand in lieu of
the LCAD residency classes on the applicant’s transcripts.
ENGLISH POLICY FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
All entering students at LCAD are required to take the English
Diagnostic Exam administered during orientation. Only incoming
students who have received a baccalaureate degree or higher are
exempt from taking this exam. The exam takes approximately 60
minutes and involves a writing section and a reading comprehension
test. Members of the English faculty, along with the Chair of Liberal
Arts, will assess the exam and determine the appropriate placement
according to a student’s demonstrated level of reading and writing.
Because writing is incorporated into all academic classes, strong
writing skills are essential for success at LCAD. To ensure success in
the liberal arts, a student should enroll in two Liberal Arts/Art History
courses per semester and adhere to the course sequence. English
Composition and Critical Reasoning are to be completed by the end
of the first year at LCAD and are the prerequisites to more advanced
Liberal Arts and Art History coursework. A BFA degree from LCAD
implies a proficiency in the English language. Please note that if
English is not your first language, you might need several semesters
of College Preparatory English, for which a fee will be assessed.
LCAD offers several levels of English classes:
1. College Preparatory Writing 1
2. College Preparatory Writing 2
3. English Composition
4. Critical Reasoning (with English Composition as a prerequisite)
Completion of the College Preparatory Writing 2 class does
not automatically qualify a student for English Composition.
Matriculation into English Composition requires an instructor’s
formal recommendation and a vote of advancement from LCAD’s
Portfolio Review Committee. College Preparatory Writing 1 and 2
are repeatable if students desire or require further honing of their
fundamental English skills.
A reminder that for any writing course (College Preparatory Writing
1, College Preparatory Writing 2, Composition or Critical Reasoning)
if a student fails to pass after two attempts (due to any combination
of Dropping, Withdrawing or earning a final grade of ““C”-“ or lower),
then that student will automatically be removed from the Degree
Program and placed into the Certificate Program. If, after being placed
into the Certificate Program, a student subsequently passes that same
class, then the student may be placed back into the Degree Program,
pending a formal appeal to the Chair of Liberal Arts and the Vice
President of Academic Affairs.
ADDING/DROPPING A COURSE
Please refer to the add/drop/withdraw deadlines published in the
Academic Calendar and posted on the LCAD website each semester. It
is every student’s responsibility to add/drop a class during the add/
drop period via the Self-Service portal. Failure to properly add/drop a
course may adversely affect a student’s academic records. If you have
questions about the add/drop procedure or deadlines, please contact
the Registrar at 949.376.6000, ext. 224.
WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
LCAD allows a student to drop from a course before the published
drop deadline without the course enrollment appearing on the
student’s transcript. A student who decides to withdraw after this
deadline may still withdraw from a class through the published
withdrawal deadline and receive a grade of “W.” This “W” will appear
on the student’s transcript but will not be used to calculate the
GPA. To withdraw from a course, please complete a withdraw form
and return to the Registrar’s Office for processing. It is possible to
receive permission to withdraw from a class later than the published
withdrawal deadline for medical reasons or in circumstances of severe
hardship, but a student must seek and get approval from the Registrar
and other administrators.
COURSE LOAD
A full-time course load is enrollment in 12–18 units per semester. To
complete a BFA degree within four years, a student must carry 15–16
units per semester. Students may not enroll in more than 18 units
per semester unless they receive approval from their academic chair.
Additional units above the 18-unit maximum will be subject to per-
credit tuition.
AUDIT
Full-time students may audit one class per semester at no additional
cost up to the full-time tuition unit maximum (18 units) on a space
available basis.
REGISTRATION
Final Registration for new students takes place no later than during
orientation each semester. Continuing students are given the
opportunity to preregister before the end of each semester for the
subsequent semester. All continuing students are encouraged to
preregister, as this assures the student will be placed in his or her
chosen courses. Preregistration dates are listed on the Academic
Calendar each year and can be confirmed with the Registrar.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS
The BFA degree requires eight semesters of full-time study. Mitigating
circumstances (such as a change in your major, serious illness or
serious accident) may justify an extension of time to complete the
requirements, but should not exceed 12 semesters. Failing to make
satisfactory progress may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for federal
financial aid.
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS REQUIREMENTS
1. Completion of at least 12 units per academic year
2. Completion of 60% of the classes attempted
3. Completion of a variety of coursework that reflects a distribution
between
Liberal Arts, Art History and studio requirements
4. Maintenance of a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
5. Fulfillment of all financial obligations to LCAD
SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN LIBERAL ARTS
To ensure acceptable progress toward the BFA degree, students
should complete 33 of the 45 required Liberal Arts units by the time
they complete 75 units overall; that is, before the start of the second
semester of the junior year. A student who has not completed these
units will be placed in the Certificate Program until this minimum
units requirement has been met. A student may appeal placement
in the Certificate Program and be allowed to continue in the BFA
program with the approval of the Dean of the Liberal Arts Division if
the student registers for a schedule of classes that focus on the Liberal
Arts Requirements. In such a case, the Dean of Liberal Arts and the
Registrar will develop a schedule for the remaining semesters that
will enable the student to remedy the deficiencies and graduate in a
timely manner.
ATTENDANCE
Attending classes is essential to obtaining the skills and understanding
the concepts that will allow a student to succeed in a chosen field.
Therefore, LCAD endorses a strict attendance policy that allows
instructors to permanently remove students from a class if they are
delinquent in their attendance. Students may receive a “W” if they are
removed from a class before the withdraw deadline, or an “X” if they
are removed after the deadline. Instructors may use the following as a
guideline for establishing and publishing the class attendance policy:
ABSENCE GUIDELINES
- 15-week classes that meet twice a week—5 absences (student may
be dropped at the 6th absence)
- 15-week classes that meet once a week—3 absences (student may be
dropped at the 4th absence)
- 10-week classes that meet twice a week—2 absences (student may
be dropped at the 3rd absence)
LATENESS GUIDELINES
Three late arrivals to the class constitute the equivalent of one
absence. A 15-minute or more delay in arrival to class constitutes a
lateness.
GRADES
LCAD uses the following system for assigning grade points:
GRADE COMMENT GRADE POINTS
A Outstanding 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B Above Average 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C Average 2.0
C- Below Average 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
F Fail 0.0
X Fail/non-attendance 0.0
AU Audit N/A
I Incomplete N/A
W Withdraw N/A
P Pass N/A
NP No Pass N/A
RD Report Delayed N/A
Grades are assigned at the end of each semester and are based on the
instructor’s evaluation of examinations, research papers, portfolio review,
critiques, assignment completion, class participation and attendance.
Assigned grades are final and can be changed only by the instructor who
awarded the grade. Grade changes must be based on a clerical error in
final grade calculation or in grade processing; these changes must be
identified and brought forth to the Registrar within 45 days of grade
disbursement.
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REPEATING CLASSES
Receipt of a grade of ““C”-” or lower in a major-specific course taken
at LCAD, requires that a student repeat the course. The higher grade
will be used to compute the cumulative GPA. Students who have not
achieved the minimum 3.0 GPA in their majors may repeat courses in
which they received a grade of “B-,” “C+” or “C.” The student must take
the repeated course at LCAD. Students may repeat courses until they
have achieve the 3.0 GPA requirement in their major.
INCOMPLETE
To receive an “Incomplete,” 60% of the semester’s work must be
completed prior to the request. The request for an “Incomplete”
must be signed by both the student and instructor and filed in the
Registrar’s office by the grade deadline. Remaining work to complete
the class must be submitted within one semester. An “Incomplete”
may be extended one additional semester with the written approval
of the instructor. Grades of “Incomplete” are given for extenuating
circumstances and are not given as an extension to a semester, as
final semester grades are based on completing the work in a specific
amount of time.
ADVANCEMENT REVIEW
At the midpoint of students’ academic careers they participate in an
advancement review to ensure that they are on track to graduate
with all of the required coursework for their major (and minor, if
applicable).
HONORS
LCAD will calculate and award the Dean’s List and President’s List
Honors each semester using the following scale:
Dean’s List: 3.50–3.74 semester GPA
President’s Honor Roll: 3.75–4.00 semester GPA
Graduation Honors shall be calculated using the following scale:
Cum Laude: 3.50–3.74
Magna Cum Laude: 3.75–3.84
Summa Cum Laude: 3.85–4.00
CLASS STANDING
Class standing, another definition of progress toward program
completion, also determines eligibility for certain types and amounts
of financial aid. At LCAD, class standing is defined as a range of units
completed:
Freshman: 0–27
Sophomore: 28–60
Junior: 61–93
Senior: 94–122
GRADUATION
To graduate, students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA as well as
a minimum 3.0 GPA for all courses designated as studio requirements
for their majors. Students also must meet the residency requirement,
the minimum requirement of 122 units overall and all specific unit
total requirements for the Foundation, Major, Liberal Arts and Art
History courses. Although commencement ceremonies are held only
once a year at the end of the spring semester, students graduate upon
successful completion of all course requirements.
Students planning to graduate from the BFA or Certificate program
must complete the Graduation Application and meet with the
Registrar to review their academic standing during the beginning of
the semester prior to completion. Additionally, students must meet
with the Registrar once again, in person, during their final semester.
The purpose of both meetings is to verify and confirm all completed
and outstanding requirements and paperwork. It is every student’s
responsibility to make appointments and to stay informed about
their academic standing throughout their tenure at LCAD. Students
must complete all coursework and requirements to participate in the
graduation ceremony. Participating students may not be on probation,
suspension or expulsion for violation of LCAD’s code of conduct.
Please refer to the Student Handbook and LCAD’s policies and
procedures for further information.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships are reserved for seniors and exceptional upperclassmen.
For an application form, please visit the Registrar’s Office. Regular
tuition is charged for units earned for the internship. Credit is given for
the internship based on the employer’s completion of the evaluation
forms throughout the internship. Please contact the appropriate
Department Chair for questions related to major-specific internships.
The Career Services Office maintains a list of available opportunities.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts requests for current students are made online via the
PowerCampus Self-Service portal. Alumni and former students may
request a transcript via the LCAD website at www.lcad.edu. Please
allow 10 business days for processing. Each transcript costs $7
Transcripts will not be issued to students with delinquent accounts,
unpaid fines, overdue library books or other unresolved matters with
LCAD.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
You may request a leave of absence for up to one year. If the Registrar
approves a leave of absence, you may return without reapplying
for admission. If you leave the college without an approved leave of
absence or you return after the leave expires, you must reapply for
admission. Students returning after an expired leave are required to
meet all the new standards, requirements and curriculum of LCAD.
ACADEMIC PROBATION POLICY
Students are placed on academic probation if any of the following
conditions occur during the previous semester of their enrollment:
- A cumulative GPA below 2.0
- A semester GPA below 2.0
Students on academic probation must correct their academic standing
within the probationary semester. At the end of the probationary semes-
ter, an Academic Standing Committee consisting of the Chief Academic Of-
fice, the Registrar and the Director of Financial Aid will review a student’s
grades. The Committee will determine one of the following:
- The student has satisfactorily corrected any outstanding academic prob-
lems and is removed from probation for the following semester.
- The student shall continue on probation for an additional semester.
- The student shall be dismissed. If you are suspended, you may apply for
readmission after the lapse of a minimum of one academic semester (not
including summers). The Academic Standing Committee will review your
application and request.
ADMINISTRATION + STAFF
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, EXT. 233
Jonathan Burke, President
Jennifer Richards, Executive Assistant to the President
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, EXT. 240
Hélène Garrison, Vice President of Academics
Kerri Redeker, Executive Assistant to the Academic Deans
Lisa Pelt, Administrative Assistant to Academic Affairs
Sandy Appleoff, Chair of Game Art
Catharin Eure, Chair of Design and Digital Media
Grant Hier, Chair of Liberal Arts
David Kuhn, Chair of Animation
Hope Railey, Chair of Drawing + Painting
Michael Savas, Chair of Illustration
Betty Shelton, Chair of Post-baccalaureate program
GRADUATE STUDIES, EXT. 270
Peter Zokosky, Chair of MFA
Amber Orosco, MFA Administrative Coordinator
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID, EXT. 248
Christopher Brown, Director of Admissions + Financial Aid
Christian Ramirez, Associate Director of Admissions
Michael Jacques, Admissions Counselor
Erin Metzdorf, Admissions Counselor
Jason Umfress, Admissions Counselor
Geanna Anstey, Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator
Madison Keyes, Admissions Administrator
REGISTRAR, EXT. 224
Laura Patrick, Registrar/Director of Institutional Research
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS,
EXT. 241
Kevin Cartwright, Director of Development
Tracy D. Hartman, Associate Director of Development & Alumni
Relations
Mike Stice, Communications Manager
Christopher Sommers, Design, Digital Media and Website Manager
BUSINESS OFFICE, EXT. 228
Jim Godek, Chief Financial Officer
Michael Pearlman, Controller
Fatima Silva, Bursar and Business Manager
Winona Christiansen-Kirk, Accounts Payable Manager
Caroline Carlson, Human Resources Manager
Karin Cain, Business Office Assistant
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES, EXT. 255
Robin Fuld, Director of Career Services
RECEPTION DESK, 949.376.6000
Linda Orem, Receptionist
Bryan Heggie, Evening Receptionist/Saturday Security
RUTH SALYER LIBRARY, EXT. 225
Jennifer Martinez Wormser, Library Director
Christa Jech, Library Services Specialist
STUDENT SERVICES, EXT. 245
Douglas DaVee, Director of Student Life
Jamie Flowers, School Counselor
Lisa Villanueava, Disabilities Counselor
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IT SERVICES, EXT. 242
Matt Morton, Director of IT
Shawn Tetzlaff
Chanta Iemsisanith, IT Technician
Alex Krigbaum, Helpdesk Technician
IT Support
FACILITIES, ext. 254
John Eertwegh, Facilities Manager
Steve Mills, Janitorial Services
Philip Womack, Janitorial Services
Joshua Lassen
LCAD GALLERY, ext. 261
Andrea Harris-McGee, Gallery Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jonathan Burke, President
Patricia O’Brien, Chair
Ron Holecek, Vice Chair
Lisa Dallendorfer, Secretary
Nancy Milby, Treasurer
Nicole Anderson
Ted Baxter
Nancy Beverage
Nancy Bushnell
Suzanne Chonette
Barbara Clarence
Nelson Coates
Marshall Eichenhauer
Steve Gromet
John Gunnin
Terry Jones
Nancy Lawrence, Emeritus
Bonnie Livingston
Ilona Martin
Jared Mathis
James McQueen
James Mellor
Suzanne Mellor
Horst Noppenberger
Laura Rohl
Richard Schwarzstein
Igal Silber
Jack Smart
Terry Smith
Gerard Stripling
Laguna College of Art + Design is accredited by the following
institutions:
WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
985 Atlantic Avenue, Ste. 100
Alameda, CA 94501
510.748.9001
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Ste. 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
703.437.6312
Laguna College of Art + Design is a member of
THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
OF ART AND DESIGN
3957 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94114-3205
LCAD is a 501(c)3 non-profit institution. Tax ID #95-2415066.
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