Laguna College of Art + Design

Laguna College of Art + Design Founded in 1961, LCAD is a non-profit college of art & design that has become a world-class academic institution

LCAD has evolved into a world-class academic institution. We provide a select number of outstanding students with an unparalleled education complete with all of the skills and professional connections needed to succeed in today's thriving and competitive creative industries.

05/29/2026

LCAD’s Animation Department is led by two Disney legends, you may not know their names but you know the films they have worked on! Eric Walls and Bradley Kuha worked on The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Princess and the Frog, Bolt, and more!

Start your free application at LCAD.edu or reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected].

Artwork by LCAD Animation Students

LCAD’s Trustee Choice Awards celebrated an incredible group of finalists, with standout work from Anna Olson, Leah Patel...
05/29/2026

LCAD’s Trustee Choice Awards celebrated an incredible group of finalists, with standout work from Anna Olson, Leah Patel, and Juri Umagami.

Congratulations to the finalists + Trustee Choice Award winner, Juri Umagami, whose piece, Oedipus and the Sphinx, was selected and purchased for LCAD’s permanent collection, earning her a place on the LCAD Trustee Choice Award plaque!

The graduating seniors of the Graphic Design + Digital Media program presented their thesis projects last week at the Ri...
05/28/2026

The graduating seniors of the Graphic Design + Digital Media program presented their thesis projects last week at the Rivian Theater, bringing months of research, iteration, and design exploration to life.

This is just a taste, deep dives into student’s concepts, design thinking, and creative processes are coming soon!

05/27/2026

LCAD alumni can audit classes for life, giving you the opportunity to keep refining your craft, expanding your skills, and staying creatively sharp long after you graduate.

Start your free application at LCAD.edu or reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected].

Artwork by LCAD Entertainment Design Students

05/27/2026

LCAD 2026 Commencement🎓✨ Congratulations to our graduates, we are so proud of all you have accomplished!

We cannot wait to see how you bring your ideas to life + shape the future of the industries you enter using the timeless skills you developed at LCAD.

05/21/2026

LCAD ranks #1 in affordability among art schools on the West Coast, which means LCAD offers one of the most rigorous and job-ready educations while being the least expensive compared to similar non-profit, private art and design schools.

Start your free application at www.LCAD.edu or reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected].

Artwork by LCAD Graphic Design + Digital Media Students

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at LCAD’s Industry Open House to experience the incredible work of our senior students! We’re proud to bring industry to campus and create opportunities for connection, conversation, and inspiration.

We can’t wait to see our graduating class step into the industry, equipped with the timeless skills they’ve developed at LCAD, ready to make their mark.

From LCAD to the Star Wars universe! LCAD Animation alum Casey Kelly worked as a Visualization Artist on The Mandalorian...
05/21/2026

From LCAD to the Star Wars universe! LCAD Animation alum Casey Kelly worked as a Visualization Artist on The Mandalorian & Grogu movie 🎬✨

05/19/2026

LCAD ranks in the top 10 in post-graduation income according to the Department of Education, which means your education at LCAD is a great investment for your future creative career.

Start your free application at www.LCAD.edu or reach out to our Admissions team at [email protected].

Artwork by LCAD Drawing + Painting Students

Congratulations to LCAD Entertainment Design senior, Alejandro Velazquez on landing his second internship at DreamWorks!
05/19/2026

Congratulations to LCAD Entertainment Design senior, Alejandro Velazquez on landing his second internship at DreamWorks!

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