Azusa Pacific University College of the Arts

California , United States

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Azusa Pacific’s COLLEGE OF THE ARTS is the premiere college on the world stage, creating exceptional artistry and scholarship grounded in faith.

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Our Undergraduate Programs:

Art | Design:

BA Art | BFA Art | MFA Art
BA Design Studies | MA User Experience Design

Cinematic Arts:

Music:

Theater Arts:

College Highlights:

Located just 20 minutes from Los Angeles:
- Students study under professors working in the industry
- Students participate in industry events such as the Annie Awards, IndieCade Festival, Art Gallery Openings, CTN Animation Expo, and more
- Students have access to industry internships in all areas of the arts and media
APU's School of Music is ranked Top 10 in Music Schools in California
Our Theater Arts was ranked #9 2022 Best Drama & Theater Schools in California and has been recognized as one of the top 30 departments in the nation
Theater Arts, BFA Industry Showcase was featured in The Hollywood Reporter as the most innovative showcase in the nation
Faith integration throughout every aspect of our programs
BFA Art students hold solo exhibitions as undergraduates
Cinema's First Monday events bring in industry professionals to network with students
Access to high-end, industry-standard equipment
Our annual Industry Spotlight brings in industry professionals and agents onto a studio lot to experience our student talent

Recent Featured Alumni:

Amanda Jarros '07, stars in 1883, Women of the Movement, & writes for The Tom and Jerry Show
Ricki Staub '06, directs and writes Concrete Cowboy (Netflix) and The Cage
Darnell Abraham '09, plays George Washington in Hamilton
Jamie Dee Hart '17, Talent Manager, A&R at Soundcloud
Diego Barbosa-Vaquez '18, International Opera and Orchestra Conductor
Nicole Chin '08, Graphic Design Manager, Disney Media & Entertainment
Graydon Driver '15, Senior Designer, Call of Duty at Activision
Faith Leander '17, Director of Communications, US House of Representatives
Ruby McAuliffe '20, Reporter, NY Post
Tom Scott '15, Editor, Disney Television Animation
Lauren Martinez '08, Vice President of Series, Cartoon Network Studios
Charity Johnson '04, Project Manager, Netflix
Courtney Brillhart '05, Principal User Experience Designer, Kaiser Permanente

Apply now for the 2023-2024 academic year by February 15, 2023!

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