Defining Your Legacy

Southern California has a certain laidback charm, but make no mistake about it: it’s also the epicenter of a creative industry.

Where else can you find image trendsetters in surf culture, leading video game producers, major film and animation studios, and cutting-edge design firms?

Immerse yourself in this existence. Surf at dawn, spend your morning in a class where you challenge your understanding of composition and perspective, intern with Paul Frank, Blizzard, or the Cartoon Network in the afternoon, and attend a gallery walk in the evening.

Incredible Inspiration,
Exceptional Talent

Nestled within Laguna Beach and surrounded by lush abundance, LCAD’s campus sits next to one of California’s most pristine natural reserves.

With so many creative industries within your reach, being at LCAD gives you a distinct advantage. Pixar, Dreamworks, Blizzard, Sony, Disney, Warner Bros., and many other companies call southern California home.

We feature several visiting artists, critics, and gallerists from the industry. Chuck Jones—a creator and director
for Warner Bros.’ Looney Tunes—was
an important founding instructor at LCAD.