CCA is a diverse college that has two campuses located in Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA. It educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and study of the arts of architecture, writing, and design. This college prepares the students for cultivating innovation, community engagement, and having responsibility in social and environmental issues.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Just a few tips for the future students attending this great school!
1. Use what is given to you for free - counseling, tutoring, resources, etc.
2. Know your campuses - there are maps for a reason
3. Understand the cost of the tuition - study hard and you will be able to receive scholarships to help pay for the expenses
4. Plan a visit - there are tours
5. Engage in the school - plenty of events and clubs for you to join
6. Believe in yourself - your art matters!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Since I completed only my freshman year so far, I could only talk about how rigorous my freshman year was. CCA has a CORE-program for all freshmen. It is needed to take all four CORE classes - D1, 2D, 3D, and 4D. If you already have credits for one or more of these classes, you will be excused. The professors are all fun and chill yet strict. They are there to teach us techniques, information, and skills. We must follow with their instructions yet add our own 'spark' into the assignments and projects.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I have not lived in the dorms, but I hear from my colleagues that it is fun! There is a kitchen included. You will be able to meet new people and have a more enjoyable college life!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
A2 Cafe has - hands down - the best food ever! There's a variety of food, ranging from Asian to Italian. There's a bunch of different drinks also, from Odwalla to coconut water. You can eat anywhere around campus, but it also depends which campus you are at. Oakland has benches and a bunch of chairs where you can eat within nature. San Francisco consists mostly inside with chairs and tables.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Clubs! Events! Art shows! Hang outs! Meeting artists!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Ceramic Cemetery - where forgotten sculptures are left
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Artistic! Creative! Outgoing!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
We got our public safety crew! Call them and they will escort you to wherever you need to go!
CCA is a diverse college that has two campuses located in Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA. It educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and study of the arts of architecture, writing, and design. This college prepares the students for cultivating innovation, community engagement, and having responsibility in social and environmental issues.
Just a few tips for the future students attending this great school! 1. Use what is given to you for free - counseling, tutoring, resources, etc. 2. Know your campuses - there are maps for a reason 3. Understand the cost of the tuition - study hard and you will be able to receive scholarships to help pay for the expenses 4. Plan a visit - there are tours 5. Engage in the school - plenty of events and clubs for you to join 6. Believe in yourself - your art matters!
Since I completed only my freshman year so far, I could only talk about how rigorous my freshman year was. CCA has a CORE-program for all freshmen. It is needed to take all four CORE classes - D1, 2D, 3D, and 4D. If you already have credits for one or more of these classes, you will be excused. The professors are all fun and chill yet strict. They are there to teach us techniques, information, and skills. We must follow with their instructions yet add our own 'spark' into the assignments and projects.
I have not lived in the dorms, but I hear from my colleagues that it is fun! There is a kitchen included. You will be able to meet new people and have a more enjoyable college life!
A2 Cafe has - hands down - the best food ever! There's a variety of food, ranging from Asian to Italian. There's a bunch of different drinks also, from Odwalla to coconut water. You can eat anywhere around campus, but it also depends which campus you are at. Oakland has benches and a bunch of chairs where you can eat within nature. San Francisco consists mostly inside with chairs and tables.
Clubs! Events! Art shows! Hang outs! Meeting artists!
Ceramic Cemetery - where forgotten sculptures are left
Artistic! Creative! Outgoing!
We got our public safety crew! Call them and they will escort you to wherever you need to go!