The California Institute of the Arts is a private art school in Santa Clarita, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the US created specifically for students of both the visual and performing arts. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees throu…
The California Institute of the Arts is a private art school in Santa Clarita, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the US created specifically for students of both the visual and performing arts. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees through its six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music, and Theater.
Other name: CalArts
Former name: Los Angeles Conservatory of Music (1883–1961) Chouinard Art Institute (1921-1961)
Type: Private art school
Established: 1883
Founders: Emily Valentine, Nelbert Chouinard, Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney, Lulu May von Hagen