California Institute of the Arts

California Institute of the Arts, known as CalArts, is a multi-disciplinary arts school whose community of artists works across six schools: Art, Critical Studies, Dance, Film/Video, Music and Theater. Its education is rooted in rigorous artmaking, critical thinking and faculty mentorship, with students and faculty exchanging ideas across disciplines. Beyond campus, CalArts is linked to the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT), Extended Studies at CalArts and the Community Arts Partnership. It is ranked among the top fine arts schools in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report.