Otis College of Art and Design

Take a look inside MFA Open Studios during O-Launch Exhibition Weekend!

Our MFA students recently filled their studios with bold, thoughtful, and innovative work across a range of media. Swipe through highlights from the weekend and get an intimate view at their workspaces and creative output.

Inspired by what our graduate students are creating? MFA applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. You can submit your application for free using the Otis application at www.otis.edu/apply.

Swipe through highlights from the recent Netflix x Otis Access field trip to LA-based entertainment marketing agency, AV Squad. Students explored how entertainment marketing campaigns come together across editing, live production, operations, music, and print.

Thank you to AV Squad for welcoming students and sharing insight into the creative agency process!

Markus Maciel (’01 BFA Toy Design) has spent more than two decades bringing toys to life, from Hot Wheels to his own bespoke toy design work. Now, he brings that experience into the classroom through Otis College’s BFA Toy Design and Summer of Art programs, helping students develop imaginative concepts rooted in play, storytelling, and professional practice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49UNsE2

What’s next for Otis College’s Class of 2026?

In our latest story, we highlight work by seven recent BFA and MFA graduates who showcased their creativity and talent during our O-Launch Annual Exhibition and are beginning exciting next chapters in their fields.

Explore their work and see where they are now: https://bit.ly/4xi1Qjt

What does it look like to build a creative career after Otis College?

During our recent Creative Futures panel Otis alumni shared how they chose their majors, landed internships and jobs, and brought their creative skills into engaging roles with top brands including Good American, Sanrio, Apple, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Adidas.

Read more: https://bit.ly/43r0TYD

Otis College alumna Bao Tranchi, ’99 BFA Fashion Design, is bringing her vision to the runway as an official cast member of Season 22 of Project Runway.

Known for her bold, body-conscious designs, expert draping, and commitment to creating timeless pieces with a distinct point of view, Bao has built a celebrated fashion brand worn by artists, performers, and style icons around the world.

Congratulations, Bao!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm PT for an exciting look at the future of the creative economy.

The 2026 Otis College Report on the Creative Economy webinar will explore trends shaping Los Angeles and California’s creative industries, including the nonprofit arts sector and the growing impact of AI.

Register today and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/creativeeconomywebinar

Swipe through more highlights from Otis College’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, where we celebrated the creativity, dedication, and accomplishments of our graduating class. Congratulations again to the Class of 2026!

Summer is almost here and so is your chance to create, explore, and grow at Otis College. Summer of Art gives high school students a pre-college experience, while Summer Youth Camps ignite creativity for ages 5–14. Don’t wait, this is your last opportunity to register before our Summer programs begin! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ani4xU

Ready to take the next step in your creative career? Otis Extension certificate programs offer hands-on learning, industry-informed instruction, and career preparation across a range of art and design fields.

From animation and fashion to graphic design, game design and interior design our certificate programs are built to support your creative goals. Read more: https://bit.ly/48qeVg6