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    Learn about our approach to the full development of the creative abilities of visual and performing artists.

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    Explore our unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations from our six world-renowned Schools. 

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    Beyond Campus

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    Start your CalArts journey by learning more about our vibrant community.

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    Explore our holistic approach to creative career development with workshops, advising, and networking opportunities.

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    Your gift empowers the next generation of transformative artists. 

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The CalArts Way

Learn about our approach to the full development of the creative abilities of visual and performing artists.

How We Work

Programs of Study

Explore our unique undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations from our six world-renowned Schools. 

Find a Program

CalArts Schools

  • Art
  • Critical Studies
  • Dance
  • Film/Video
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Extended Studies

Academic Resources

  • Academic Calendar
  • Library
  • Academic Catalog
  • Registrar
  • Academic Support
  • Provost's Office
  • Performance and Exhibition Spaces

Beyond Campus

  • REDCAT
  • Community Arts Partnership (CAP)
  • Center for New Performance (CNP)
  • Reef Residency

Why CalArts?

Start your CalArts journey by learning more about our vibrant community.

What sets us apart

Admissions

  • Application Process
  • Admission Requirements
  • International Applicants
  • Transfer Applicants
  • Veterans
  • Accepted Students
  • FAQs

Tuition

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Payment Options
  • Payment and Refund Deadlines

Financial Aid

  • Financial Aid Basics
  • Aid for Undergraduate Students
  • Aid for Graduate Students
  • Aid for International Students

Visits and Events

  • Campus Tours and Information Sessions
  • Open Houses
  • Regional Events
  • Meet Our Counselors

Career Services

Explore our holistic approach to creative career development with workshops, advising, and networking opportunities.

Patty Disney Center for Life and Work

Campus Life

  • The CalArts Student Experience
  • Housing
  • Dining
  • City of Santa Clarita
  • Connecting to LA
  • Campus Safety
  • Graduation 2025

Student Services

  • Health and Well-being
  • Sexual Respect
  • Disability Services
  • International Student Support
  • Student Conduct
  • Parents and Families

Giving

Your gift empowers the next generation of transformative artists. 

Give to CalArts

Alumni

Join our worldwide alumni community to grow personally and professionally with resources and support.

Get involved

Institute

  • About CalArts
  • Mission and Values
  • Equity and Diversity (IDEA)
  • Leadership
  • History

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Herb Alpert School of Music

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  9. Winter Session
  10. Incoming Student Placement Exams
  11. Music Visiting Artists

Music is always in the air at CalArts. 

Interested in hearing some of the music of CalArts? The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts records many of its performances and projects, for audiences to stream or download. 

  • Watch more on Youtube
  • Performer Composer Laboratory

  • Trombones

  • Matt LeVeque - DMA Grad Recital

  • CalArts Indonesian Interdisciplinary Project: Life At Sea

  • African Music and Dance

  • Dhara World Music Group

CalArts jazz albums

Listen to the music of generations of CalArts musicians.

Explore a diverse collection of jazz music recorded by CalArts students over the past 32 years. Recorded with Capitol Studios, EMI Music, and Universal Music Group, this project showcases original compositions and creative collaborations, voted in by our exceptional faculty.

  • Listen to jazz albums
The last 16 covers of the CalArts Jazz CD, tiled together.
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