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California College of the Arts

California, United States

Guided by President Stephen Beal, our private nonprofit college offers a rich curriculum of 23 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs, and is noted for its curricular interdisciplinary, breadth of programs, and commitment to social responsibility. With our San Francisco campus as their home base and the entire city as their extended campus, students experience immersive, interdisciplinary exposure that emphasizes theory and practice, helping them to gain the creative confidence and entrepreneurial skills needed for contemporary creative practice. Founded in 1907 by Frederick Meyer, California College of the Arts (CCA) is a private art school in San Francisco, California. It was founded in Berkeley, California in 1907 and moved to a historic estate in Oakland, California in 1922. In 1996 it opened a second campus in San Francisco; in 2022, the Oakland campus was closed and merged into the San Francisco campus. CCA enrolls approximately 1,239 undergraduates and 380 graduate students.

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Fashion Design BFA, Fine Arts MFA and Furniture BFA

Josslyn Shi

California College of the Arts

Fashion Design BFA

Apparel, Womenswear, Atelier - Pattern Cutting

United States

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In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.