Otis is the only West Coast college of art and design that offers a full Foundation Year curriculum. The program is also unique in its approach to preparing students for the competitive, fast-paced 21st century while continuing to honor time-tested fundamentals.
Throughout Foundation, students learn aesthetic fundamentals, sharpen their visual acuity, develop their cultural and information literacy, begin a connection with the larger community as emerging artists and designers, and hone the essential “thinking and making” skills required for creative professionals who will enjoy career success. The faculty — all of whom are working artists and designers—serve as role models. Talented, passionate, and thoughtful professionals, they are accessible to students both inside and outside the classroom.
Celebrate the launch of Otis College of Art and Design's new MFA Fine Arts and Public Practice studios in Culver City's Arts District, 10455 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, California. Adjacent to Culver City's burgeoning [...]
April 4, 2013
We are pleased to announce joining the burgeoning Culver City art scene with a new facility for Graduate Fine Arts and Graduate Public Practice at 10455 W Jefferson Blvd near Overland. The 13,200 square foot concrete blo[...]
January 8, 2013
The Ben Maltz Gallery continues to present and document new work by artists in the SoCal region with the solo exhibition STILL . . . by Otis alumna Alison Saar (MFA 1981). Informed by artistic traditions from the Amer[...]
September 12, 2012
Organized by: Suzanne Lacy, Chair, and Sara Daleiden, Faculty Member, Otis Graduate Public Practice with guest faculty members Pablo Helguera, Artist, and Sally Tallant, Chief Executive Artistic Director, Liverpool [...]
February 23, 2012
Graduate Fine Arts students acquire the necessary support and theoretical resources to develop an understanding of the demands of a professional art practice. Our program promotes strong interaction and critical dialo[...]
December 16, 2011
Otis College of Art and Design's MFA in Public Practice, founded by artist and author Suzanne Lacy and taught by a team of internationally known curators and artists, offers a rare opportunity for artists interested i[...]
November 30, 2011
Educational theorist Christopher Robbins will offer a keynote presentation and guide intense conversations between artists and educators during a weekend focused on the philosophical underpinnings of critical pedagogy in[...]
February 17, 2011
Throughout her career, Green has used the traditional techniques of craft to achieve unconventional outcomes in the realm of fine art. Cleverly combining such materials as clay, wood and fiber, she produces sculpture tha[...]
January 3, 2011
The Fine Art's Department at Otis is looking for an accomplished arts and academic professional and experienced educator to serve as Assistant Chair. The position will play an important role in the development and direct[...]
September 23, 2010
For the last twenty years, Graduate Fine Arts Chair Roy Dowell and his faculty of artists have trained many accomplished practitioners. To celebrate this anniversary, the exhibition features work by twenty graduates.
April 7, 2010
