Admissions.

The Office of Admissions looks for future prospective students who demonstrate a passion for art, a potential for growth, a strong desire to learn, and a serious commitment to becoming a professional artist. If you have basic skills in art, the desire to be a well-trained/knowledgeable artist, and possess the willingness to immerse yourself in an intensive course of study, then you will be an excellent candidate.

Apply Portfolio & Interviews Required Documents

Application Form

Portfolio Requirement
A Portfolio – Containing no less than fifteen of your most recent and best two-dimensional artwork pieces – Applicants must include at least 3 figurative drawings from life and 5 pages (equals 1 piece) from their sketchbook. Artworks created from photographs are strongly discouraged. Please view our “What Makes A Good Portfolio” document. Images must be in JPEG format. Images should be as close to 800 X 1200 pixels and 72 DPI. The JPEG must also be large enough to show your entire piece (do not crop your artwork). Each JPEG file must be labeled with a number, and the applicant’s name. Include a list of portfolio pieces with applicant’s submission. Include numbers corresponding to the images submitted, as well as title of work, description of piece, concept and/or subject matter, size, medium, and completion date.
Required Drawing
One Required Drawing – Applicants must complete a life size scale drawing of a glass and an egg. The drawing must be done in charcoal or graphite on white paper. It may be any glass and egg of your choosing. We are looking for quality of execution and innovative concepts.
Interviews
Applicants will be required to attend on-campus or online interviews during the admissions process. These interviews will help determine applicants who possess and communicate their passion, motivation and preparation to succeed in a structured, intensive program.
Video Submission
Applicants are required to submit a video that expresses who you are as an artist and the creative process of your submitted piece of artwork.

+ Introduce yourself – Give us a brief introduction of yourself and your experience as an artist.
+ Tell us about the piece of artwork that you chose for your video submission.
+ Explain what the meaning or significance this piece of artwork has for you.
+ Describe your creative process in making this piece of artwork.
+ What is creative, original and unique about your selected piece of artwork?

Video length from 2 to 5 minutes. Please submit your video file with your full name here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/ArWaTXBYUfwSxXYyme61

Two Letters of Recommendation
LAAFA must receive (from different sources) at least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the student’s artistic desire, talent, and goals or work ethic, dependability and strengths. These letters may come from teachers, mentors or supervisors.
Admission Essay or Personal Statement
A one to two page essay or personal statement will express your commitment to representational imagery in the creation of contemporary art. In addition, please address why you feel LAAFA is the best choice in pursuing your educational goals. Students are strongly encouraged to read LAAFA’s mission statement.
Official Transcripts
All students must submit an official transcript from your high school that shows proof of graduation and your High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). If you are currently enrolled in high school, please submit transcripts showing your current progress and projected date of completion. Include listings of all coursework in progress. In addition, please submit all college transcripts from each school attended.

International Students: A certified English translation of all academic records’ conversion to the U.S. quarter unit system is required. You may use services such as; Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES).

Official, sealed transcripts must be sent from your high school and college (if applicable) directly to the Registrar.

If you have taken other art classes not included in your transcripts, please submit a list with the following:
- School/Academy (include address and phone number)
- Class(s)
- Teacher
- Length
Please note that all documents become the property of the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and cannot be returned to the applicant.
Declaration of Finance
Complete a U.S. Resident Declaration of Finances (BFA Form OR Certificate Form). The declaration must show how the student plans on paying for the tuition, living expenses, supplies and book costs associated with the entire three years of the program, as well as a guarantee of payment for one year’s tuition, supplies, and all living expenses. This information aims to make students fully aware of all the costs associated with our 3-year programs. It will also give students another opportunity to consider very carefully the financial commitment and responsibility for their art education.
Financial Aid
Please review the financial aid section.

Admissions.

Application Form

Portfolio Requirement

Required Drawing

Interviews

Video Submission

Two Letters of Recommendation

Admission Essay or Personal Statement

Official Transcripts

Declaration of Finance

Financial Aid

Information

Campus Address

Business Hours