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 for LAAFA’s future programs in 2024.
LAAFA is currently not accepting new students. We are in the process of obtaining approval for new programs to start in 2024. Please email us if you are interested in learning more.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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:
Please note that all documents become the property of the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and cannot be returned to the applicant.
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.
Please review the financial aid section.
LAAFA is currently not accepting new students. We are in the process of obtaining approval for new programs to start in 2024.
Criteria for the transferability of General Education credits from other institutions:
LAAFA accepts transfer courses in the area of Art History, though incoming transfer students are encouraged to take all Art History courses offered as part of the LAAFA curriculum as opposed to transferring these requirements from another institution.
LAAFA accepts transfer courses of the following nature: Creative Writing, Introduction to Theater Arts, Introduction to Film. These courses, or courses with similar titles, are part of LAAFA’s required Experience of the Non-Visual Arts curriculum, and students are encouraged to take all Experience of the Non-Visual Arts courses as part of the LAAFA curriculum as opposed to transferring these courses from another institution.
LAAFA does not accepts transfer courses in Business of Art or Business of Entertainment Art, or courses with similar titles, though students are encouraged to take these courses at LAAFA as opposed to transferring these requirements from another institution.
LAAFA doesn’t charge a fee for the evaluation of the student’s transfer credit.
Transfer of Studio Credits from Other Institutions
A transfer portfolio must be submitted for each studio art course you wish to be considered for transfer. Transfer portfolio evaluations must take place prior to orientation and registration. LAAFA will be looking for evidence of the work you completed in the specific course or courses you wish to apply toward required courses in the LAAFA curriculum. Submit at least 6 to 10 examples from each studio class.
PLEASE NOTE:
LAAFA doesn’t charge a fee for the evaluation of the student’s transfer credit.
Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned At Our Institution
The transferability of credits you earn at LAAFA is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree, diploma, or certificate that you earn in our accredited Fine Art or Entertainment Art Program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree, diploma or certificate that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at LAAFA will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending LAAFA to determine if your credits or degree, diploma or certificate will transfer.
Once a student is done with their studies at LAAFA and if they wish to attend another college, we will, on behalf of the student, attempt to articulate an agreement with their school of choice.
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