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MINORS FOR MAJOR ADVANTAGES

As a student of LCAD, you have an opportunity to augment your major course of study with a minor that will broaden

your skill set and may result in competitive advantages when you seek employment.

A N I M AT I O N GAME ART MINORS

Our Animation minor will instruct you in the principles Our Game Art minor provides you an introductory LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN
of both traditional (hand-drawn) and CG (computer game development experience that will allow you
generated) animation, thereby offering you a chance to work in a professional game environment. Game
to broaden your career opportunities. Whatever Art minor courses will get you working on projects
your goal, you will build speed and confidence in within game engines so that you can learn firsthand
your draftsmanship and will develop skills that are about what goes into game production and what
applicable to feature films, games, television, and kind of teamwork this involves.
Internet animation.
GRAPHIC DESIGN +
ART HISTORY DIGITAL MEDIA

A minor in Art History will enrich your creative The Graphic Design + Digital Media minor offers
foundation and expand your educational portfolio you an array of entry-level classes that introduce
and teaching opportunities in the fields of art the foundational concepts of our BFA program in
appreciation and art history. Tailored readings, Graphic Design + Digital Media.
journaling, and writing projects are designed
to broaden your understanding of the creative I L L U S T R AT I O N
motivations of specific artists.
A minor in Illustration will make you a better rounded
CREATIVE WRITING artist in a variety of traditional and digital mediums,
will allow you to create quality portfolio pieces
Our Creative Writing minor will deepen your relevant to a variety of career opportunities, and
understanding of the literary landscape and of the will provide you an understanding of professional
interconnectedness of the arts in general. By studying studio processes and business practices.
the work and craft of established authors, you will
build a foundation for your own original creative SCULPTURE
writing projects.
Our Sculpture minor offers you a chance to advance
DRAWING + PAINTING your skills in drawing, painting, animation, and
modeling by exploring a range of classical and
The Drawing + Painting minor offers you intensive contemporary techniques that support your individual
instruction in representational drawing and painting artistic practices. Studies include classical figurative
with an emphasis on classical and contemporary sculpture, armature building, mold making,
methods and techniques. The curriculum encourages casting, and fantasy sculpture.
your individual artistic accomplishment and is
designed to endow you with the skills necessary to
develop your personal concepts.

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LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGNADMISSIONS

APPLYING TO LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN

LCAD recognizes and supports an admissions policy that encourages motivated and serious students to
pursue a college education in the visual arts.

We understand and are responsive to the diverse educational and personal backgrounds of students who
apply. LCAD’s Admissions Committee reviews your qualifications so that they can evaluate, advise, and
place you based on a balanced picture. Your academic achievements, creative abilities, and artistic and
professional goals all are taken into consideration. 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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Freshmen applying for the fall term are encouraged to complete the application process by the February
2nd Freshmen Priority Date. Transfer students applying for the fall term are encouraged to complete the
process by the March 2nd Transfer Priority Date. Students applying to spring term are encouraged to
complete the process by the December 1st Priority Date. Applications received after the Priority Dates
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 for the spring semester, as early as
July 1st of the year preceding anticipated enrollment.

ADMISSION DATES

FALL SEMESTER:
September 1st - Begin application procedures
February 2nd – High school student Priority Date for fall admission
March 2nd – Transfer Student Priority Date for fall admission
May 1st - Accepted students begin enrollment process with 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 1st - Last day to submit any application material for fall admission consideration
January 2nd - Accepted students begin enrollment process with nonrefundable $250 tuition deposit

Applications received after the Priority Dates 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 + DESIGN
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Phone: 949-376-6000 or (toll free) 1-833-Go2LCAD Big Bend
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Email: [email protected]

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