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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
a) University online application
b) $85 application fee
c) Official transcripts
d) Letters of recommendation and Portfolio
e) IELTS/TOEFL score if applicant’s native language is not English.
f) TOEFL- 80, IELTS- 6.5
g) Acceptance rate is 27.5%
Requirements vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.
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In 2022, CalArts led four-year special-focus institutions in the number of Fulbright recipients, a testament to the global impact of its alumni and their interdisciplinary approach to creativity.
In 2011, Newsweek/Daily Beast named CalArts the Top College for Students in the Arts, highlighting the institute's unparalleled ability to prepare students for success in the creative industries.
In 1997, the Center for Experiments in Art, Information, and Technology (CEAIT) was developed, promoting the exploration of emerging technologies and experimental art forms. These initiatives exemplify CalArts’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic practices.
CalArts alumni were at the forefront of the Disney Renaissance, a period during which Disney Animation Studios produced some of its most acclaimed films. Alumni like John Lasseter, Tim Burton, and Glen Keane contributed to classics such as The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), and The Lion King (1994).
The Pixar Revolution, which revolutionized animation through computer-generated imagery (CGI), is deeply tied to CalArts. Alumni like John Lasseter (co-founder of Pixar) and Andrew Stanton were instrumental in creating landmark films such as Toy Story (1995), Finding Nemo (2003), and WALL-E (2008).
In its early years, CalArts became a hub for Conceptualism, an art movement that emphasizes ideas and concepts over traditional aesthetic and material concerns. Led by influential faculty members and students, this approach encouraged artists to push the boundaries of conventional art forms, redefining what art could mean and how it could be experienced.
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