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Check out November’s happenings, highlights, and events; a packed Fall Open House, the adrenaline-fueled 48-Hour Game Jam, a generous $1M scholarship pledge, a new Roland DGA partnership, and so much more!

This year’s theme, Tiny Triumphs, sparked some remarkably creative and unique game ideas!

Kathy Reed is a highly accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in commercial real estate.

Ryan Wilson will lend his expertise alongside other industry leaders, providing strategic guidance to LCAD’s Office of the President.

This Historic Milestone Marks the First Step Toward a $100 Million Capital Campaign

From classroom to major projects, Olivia Nicoll is reshaping fan experiences through innovative design.

We are excited to begin a transformational project that will elevate the College to new heights!

Xun Chi, LCAD Professor of Visual Communication Design, shines the spotlight on color theories.

Dr. Dava Newman, aerospace engineer, former NASA Deputy Administrator, and Director of the MIT Media Lab, inspires 2025 LCAD graduates

Creativity Flow Speaker Series is an award-winning event presented by Laguna College of Art + Design in collaboration with Group Y, delivering unparalleled insights into the future of innovation.

LCAD takes game into a whole new roam with Quantum.

Join us at one of Southern California’s premier portfolio days, hosted by LCAD.

Laguna College of Art + Design Welcomes Industry Professionals to Engage with LCAD Seniors and View Their Work at Industry Open House.

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) continues to shine brightly in the realm of higher education, as evidenced by its recent accolades in prestigious rankings across multiple platforms.

Congratulations to all the award winners this year. You are all part of the New Era of Creatives.

Congratulations to LCAD’s Class of 2025!

LCAD President, Steve Brittan, talks about the four keys to educating your workforce for the creative economy.

Check out the exciting happenings with Laguna College of Art + Design from our recent Newsletter.

Crafting your art portfolio: Insight from LCAD’s Admissions Team

Another amazing 48-Hour Game Jam wrapped up at LCAD’s Big Bend Campus!

Steve Brittan, LCAD’s President + CEO receives notoriety in the Orange County Business Journal Directory of Influence

LCAD recognized in the 2024 Most Popular BFA Degree Programs Ranking in America

LCAD proudly welcomes five distinguished new members to its Board of Trustees, bringing the total number of board members to 13.

Rachael Kricorian, recent LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media alumna lands her
dream job right out of graduation.

Piper Bangs, Drawing + Painting recent grad, debuts at Megan Mulrooney gallery in LA.

LCAD Partners with Laguna Beach Fire Department to Win Motorhome Madness RV Demolition Derby

Dave Hobrecht, LCAD Illustration professor, talks about his journey to the arts, why he loves teaching, and the special talents of the students.

Congratulations to LCAD’s class of 2024! Get a glimpse of our commencement week.

LCAD President Steve Brittan gives a TEDx talk about future-proofing education to address global issues of climate change and social inequity.

Get a glimpse of the works from LCAD’s recent graduates across all majors.

Laguna College of Art + Design announced Eric Theodore received the 2024 Trustee Choice Award.

A quick glimpse of LCAD’s International Students Club, one of the 13 student-run clubs around campus.

Jeremiah Cortez, LCAD Animation Alumni, Talks Dogs in Space and the Netflix Deal

Heidi Rueff Underwood, LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media Alumna

Curtus Fetters, LCAD MFA Game Design student, creates an escape room using Unreal Game Engine.

Josh Steadman, Entertainment Design professor, discusses his inspiring journey and why he teaches at LCAD.

LCAD MFA of Fine Arts students showcase their work at Laguna Beach City Hall

LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media Professor, Xun Chi takes an innovative approach to the color and composition class.

Linnea Motts, Graphic Design + Digital Media Alumna – James Galindo, BFA + MFA Alumni

LCAD Animation Students’ films have been making waves in the past 8 months.

LCAD’s Annual Game Jam event matches students from LCAD and local surrounding colleges in a 48hr campus takeover to create a small game around a provided theme.

We would like to introduce you to some of our 2023 LCAD Graduates. The work produced this past semester is nothing short of inspiring. It’s a testament to the quality of education that our faculty offers, both technically and purposefully.

Laguna College of Art + Design announced Sofia Pfanner received the 2023 Trustee Choice Award.

David Vargo, Assistant Professor of Illustration at Laguna College of Art + Design, shares his truly inspiring story.