杏吧传媒
Our academic programs support creative practitioners who strive for a world that鈥檚 brighter, more inclusive, relentlessly innovative, and ecologically resilient.
Pursue your passions at 杏吧传媒, where diverse practices meet and inspiration is at every turn. With access to the Bay Area鈥檚 creative communities and thriving industries, you鈥檒l take part in exciting collaborations, deepen your practice, and learn from art and design leaders, including our renowned faculty. You鈥檒l learn to make work that makes a difference.
Attending CCA is your time to discover your voice, listen to other voices, refine your skills, or completely reinvent yourself.
Degree programs
BFA
Animation
BArch
Architecture
BFA
Comics
BFA
Communication Design
BFA
Fashion Design
BFA
Film
BFA
Game Arts & Design
BA
History of Art & Visual Culture
BFA
Illustration
BFA
Industrial Design
BFA
Interaction Design
BFA
Interdisciplinary
BFA
Interior Design
BFA
Jewelry & Metal Arts
BFA
Painting & Drawing
BFA
Photography
BA
Writing & Literature
Craft and technology concentrations
Minors
Challenge yourself to refine, reinvent, or expand your practice. Visit each program鈥檚 How to Apply section for essay, portfolio, and resume requirements.
For high schoolers finding their voice
Named after the French word for 鈥渨orkshop,鈥 Atelier is a one- or two-week program where high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors concentrate on a specific practice area of art and design, such as drawing, painting, comics, screenprinting, or photography.
American Vision Awards nominee Arihant Jain from Mountain View, Condolences.
For young artists ready to showcase their accomplishments
Young artists and writers in grades 7鈥12 can submit to the Bay Area Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, presented in partnership with CCA by the Alliance for Youth Artists and Writers 鈥 the nation鈥檚 longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens. Award winners, exhibition opportunities, and scholarship recipients will be announced in January, with local celebrations in the spring.
Key dates
- September: Submission portal opens
- December: Submission deadline
- March: Regional award winners and celebration event date announcement
Extension courses
Community building one class at a time
CCA鈥檚 year-round, non-credit classes for adults are a great way to dive into something new or build on skills you already have. With a wide range of courses in design and fine arts, CCA Extension has something for every creative interest. You鈥檒l join a welcoming community of makers, thinkers, and doers鈥攁nd maybe even find your next creative collaborator. We also offer custom programs for organizations and teams looking to grow together.