California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is a single complex of 6 professional schools-Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater-conceived as a community of artists. The Institute is a training ground, a professional center and laboratory of the arts. Interaction among the arts is a fundamental premise of the Institute, and the several schools have developed numerous special programs that cross traditional lines. The faculty members are all working artists and eminent educators and provide students with relevant professional training. The Institute consists of studios, workshops, theaters, galleries, editing rooms, sound stages, electronic music and recording studios, computer art and animation labs and performance spaces. Certain facilities, such as the Walt Disney Modular Theater, are among the most remarkable anywhere. CalArts does not require entrance examinations, except for the TOEFL, which is required of applicants whose native language is not English. For first-time college students, an official copy of the US equivalent of a secondary school graduation certificate must be submitted. It is recommended that all students live on campus for at least their first year at CalArts. Living on campus provides students with an opportunity to become fully acquainted with the campus and its resources, as well as fellow students. CalArts 60-acre residential campus is located in the Los Angeles Suburb of Santa Clarita. The campus is north of Los Angeles, adjacent to Interstate 5 on McBean Parkway and 40 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, and 21 miles from Burbank International Airport. Preferred transportation from the airports are either rental cars or private shuttle service.\r\n
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Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Bachelor's in Dance, General
Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications, General
Bachelor's in Directing and Theatrical Production
Bachelor's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Bachelor's in Music Performance, General
Bachelor's in Music Theory and Composition
Bachelor's in Photography
Bachelor's in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Bachelor's in Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's Degrees
Master's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Master's in Dance, General
Master's in Design and Visual Communications, General
Master's in Directing and Theatrical Production
Master's in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Master's in Music Performance, General
Master's in Music Theory and Composition
Master's in Photography
Master's in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Master's in Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Graduate Certificate in Dance, General
Graduate Certificate in Design and Visual Communications, General
Graduate Certificate in Directing and Theatrical Production
Graduate Certificate in Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, General
Graduate Certificate in Music Theory and Composition
Graduate Certificate in Photography
Graduate Certificate in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Graduate Certificate in Visual and Performing Arts, Other