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Portfolio Development

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM | 2023-24 This drawing course explores observational and imaginative drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, and pastels. Students are introduced to observational and perspective skill-sets to strengthen their ability to communicate ideas using drawing media. Course content includes drawing from still life props, imagination, and the human figure, both undraped and costumed; which …

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Pre – College Summer 2023

Monday, July 10th-Thursday, August 3rd 8AM-Noon | Monday-Thursday Tuition: $750 4-week summer program   Thursday, August 3rd will be an Open House highlighting student work from the Pre-College program. Get a head start on your art + design education. We offer summer courses that enable prospective students to explore the foundations of LCAD’s curriculum, build …

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BFA Application Dates

LCAD does not have a set deposit deadline for accepted students. Instead we offer rolling admissions which allows Fall students to deposit through August 1st and January 15 for Spring Students. To receive an early admission decision we recommend completing the fall application by the December 1st Early Action date. LCAD’S ROLLING ADMISSIONS POLICY While …

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Portfolio Information

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS One of your LCAD Admissions requirements is to present a portfolio of your best work. Your best work should demonstrate your strengths, interests, and individual growth. We recognize that students enter LCAD with diverse artistic backgrounds; therefore, each portfolio is evaluated on an individual-specific basis. PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES Please download and review the appropriate …

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International BFA Students

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to being responsible for following the same application procedures as domestic students, all international students have additional documentation requirements. All international transcripts must be submitted to IERF, WES, ECE and Span Tran for conversion into US equivalents. There is a separate fee and time requirement for this service. Please visit their …

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Transfer Students

To gain admittance to any one of LCAD’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs, you must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and have achieved above-average performance in academic subjects. For more information on transfer portfolios, transferring liberal arts courses, and liberal arts equivalents please download our Transfer Guidelines. Transfer Eligibility APPLICATION MATERIALS High …

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First-Time Freshman

To gain admittance to any one of LCAD’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs, you must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and have achieved above-average performance in academic subjects. APPLICATION MATERIALS Transcript(s) Submit an official transcript from your high school that shows proof of graduation or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and any …

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How to Apply BFA

Application Portal Login > CHANGE YOUR FUTURE IN 3 STEPS HOW TO APPLY FOR THE BFA PROGRAM   1 Sign Up for a Free Application On our application portal to submit and manage your free application. You can start the process now before you have all the required materials ready. Create an Account 2 Prepare an …

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