ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, California

SérGio S.

ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, stands out as one of the premier art schools globally, consistently recognized for its rigorous and forward-thinking approach to creative education. The institution offers an array of undergraduate and graduate programs that cover disciplines from fine arts and graphic design to transportation and entertainment design, making it a powerhouse in shaping the future of creative industries.

One of the hallmarks of ArtCenter is its commitment to blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology. Students are not only encouraged to master the fundamentals but are also pushed to innovate and experiment. The faculty, composed of industry professionals and renowned artists, brings real-world experience into the classroom, providing invaluable insights and mentorship.

The campus itself is a hub of creativity, featuring state-of-the-art facilities that include professional-grade studios, workshops, and galleries. This environment fosters a culture of collaboration, where students from diverse disciplines work together, often producing groundbreaking work that garners international recognition.

ArtCenter's alumni network is another testament to its excellence, with graduates who are leaders in their fields, from Oscar-winning filmmakers to influential designers. For anyone serious about a career in the arts or design, ArtCenter College of Design is undeniably one of the best places to hone your craft.

Wayne S.

The ArtCenter College of Design had a terrific classic car show that featured an eclectic variety of the areas best classics,vintage and collector cars,trucks and motorcycles!
The cars were all excellent and the owners shared great "gear head" stories!
Along with perfect blue skies and overlooking the scenic Rose Bowl Linda Vista area of Pasadena and beautiful Angeles National Forrest the event featured scrumptious food and drinks,vendors,music and a terrific group of car lovers,families and visitors ! The staff handling the event-known as "The Pit Crew"-Were all very friendly,helpful and courteous! We all had the very best time at the event!
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This is an excellent school with a beautiful environment and a strong academic atmosphere. I really like it here.

Stability X.

I was constantly harassed and made to feel “less than” while attending this past school year because I was living “off grid” in my converted school bus while being a student. Sorry I don’t fit your acceptable mold of contributing to a high carbon footprint!

minie

i've been here a couple years and even within those few years the facility has deteriorated so much. nothing gets fixed, no one gets paid except administration. a very small portion of teachers are full time. i've heard of teachers who've worked here ten, fifteen years and were not full time. if i had to guess, it's so the school doesn't have to pay for benefits and can fire them more easily…

the quality of education is not what it should be; how are teachers to commit to caring for and improving our curriculum and program when the school will not commit to them. This is only the tip of the iceberg on how this school operates.

this school is run down, the administration does not take their job with any integrity or seriousness and are real good thinkers only when it comes to being apathetic, amoral, and greedy.

i do not want to sound dramatic but the school is run in such a ridiculous manner, trying to not is very difficult. anyway, save your time and money and do not go here because i feel robbed and so does everyone i know!

Jason M.

Went here for exhibts and talks. Amazing place. Smashed expectations.

James W.

I was deceived by counselors at the school, that my stuff was good and to spend money on their extension program to beef up my portfolio. They then boosted my ego by saying my portfolio was good and ready for review, even though they removed several pieces and instead left the extension program work, only for hopes to be dashed and told my stuff was narrow in scope.

In hindsight, I'm glad I didn't get in and spend a ton of money, racking up student debt for a job I would come to realize I didn't like. I was darn good at graphic design, I just didn't like doing it for others.

The professors are good, and the campus is beautiful but my bank account is much prettier than those students that have gone here, drowning in debt. Right now, they would kill for the small amount of debt I have, part of it being a car payment.

Amie V.

My first time at ACCD was Grad night with my friend who was a alumni and he wanted to show me the school. I was in awe and amazed with the program that I can see myself going there as well. I was so excited that everything that was displayed from Product Design to Photography to Illustration Design to Environmental Design to Automobile Design to Advertising, the list goes on!

I've never been to a graduation where I was super excited about seeing students that graduated with their accomplishments with their family near by to take pictures with them.

I recently attended their open house to see what night classes I wanted to try since I want to explore my creative side and it was really interesting where all the students backgrounds were. I felt really motivated to try something different from my current career and realized I'm not a lone. There's a lot of other students trying out other career goals to see what other opportunities they have a passion for!

The staff and advisors there were really welcoming and helpful. They were very clear and concise about the program and how it will change your life. Overall, a great school if you want to become a designer!