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Laguna College of Art + Design Ranks Among Top Institutions |
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LCAD continues to shine brightly in the realm of higher education, as evidenced by its recent accolades in prestigious rankings across multiple platforms.
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LCAD has been recognized as the #4 Top West Graduate Game Design Program 2025, standing out among 150 institutions nationwide. Additionally, LCAD secured a spot on the esteemed Top 25 Graduate Game Design Programs list in the country. This recognition underscores LCAD's commitment to excellence and innovation in game design education, supported by over 40 key data points considered in the selection process.
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LCAD has been recognized as the #4 Top West Graduate Game Design Program 2025, standing out among 150 institutions nationwide. Additionally, LCAD secured a spot on the esteemed Top 25 Graduate Game Design Programs list in the country. This recognition underscores LCAD's commitment to excellence and innovation in game design education, supported by over 40 key data points considered in the selection process.
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In the realm of design education, LCAD proudly ranks #36 out of 437 Best Colleges for Design in America and holds the #9 position in the West among colleges. Additionally, LCAD stands strong as the #7 institution among all AICAD schools nationwide, reaffirming its pivotal role in shaping the future of design education across the country.
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In the realm of design education, LCAD proudly ranks #36 out of 437 Best Colleges for Design in America and holds the #9 position in the West among colleges. Additionally, LCAD stands strong as the #7 institution among all AICAD schools nationwide, reaffirming its pivotal role in shaping the future of design education across the country.
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LCAD has been honored with the prestigious "Most Popular Fine Arts Degree Programs Award in America" by Research.com. This distinguished accolade, awarded after rigorous evaluation by experienced data scientists, recognizes LCAD's unparalleled dedication to art and design education and student satisfaction.
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LCAD has been honored with the prestigious "Most Popular Fine Arts Degree Programs Award in America" by Research.com. This distinguished accolade, awarded after rigorous evaluation by experienced data scientists, recognizes LCAD's unparalleled dedication to art and design education and student satisfaction.
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In addition to the rankings above, LCAD also ranks on Animation Career Review in the Top 10% for Private Graphic Design Schools and Colleges in the United States and Top 20% for Animation.
These accolades not only reflect LCAD's commitment to academic excellence but also underscore its pivotal role in shaping the future of creative education. As LCAD continues to innovate and inspire, it remains a beacon of creative and academic achievement in the United States.
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LCAD, Caltech’s Quantum Institute, and Quantum Realm Games Forge Groundbreaking Partnership in Game Design
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LCAD signed a pioneering partnership with Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) and Quantum Realm Games (QRG) through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This milestone agreement bridges the cutting-edge world of quantum physics with LCAD’s renowned strengths in game art and interactive media, setting the stage for innovative educational programs and creative projects that make quantum science playable and accessible to all.
Under the MOU, LCAD and Caltech’s IQIM, along with QRG, a studio dedicated to integrating real quantum mechanics into gameplay, will collaborate on developing curriculum, research, and public outreach at the intersection of art and quantum science. A centerpiece of the partnership is the launch of a graduate-level “Quantum Game Design” course at LCAD.
This new course (one of the first of its kind) will allow students to work hand-in-hand with quantum physicists and game industry experts to create interactive experiences based on quantum phenomena. By blending scientific concepts with creative design, the course offers LCAD students a transformative opportunity to explore the subatomic world in a hands-on way, effectively turning mind-bending physics principles into visual, playable adventures.
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Illustration Chair Awarded by The Society of Illustrators |
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This box set below, Illustrated and Art Directed by Illustration Department Chair, John F. Malta for Timeless and Head for the Cure, was awarded a Silver Medal from The Society of Illustrators. It will be included in their 67th annual book. It's currently on view at the The Society of Illustrators in New York City.
This work was created for a nationwide campaign in collaboration with Timeless, Head for the Cure, and brain cancer survivor DJ Stewart. Each of these sets are available in a different state, and when all are displayed together, the characters skate a complete line in unison. This aims to reflect the unity DJ and John found among their respective skate communities as well as the support essential for those faced with brain cancer.
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This box set below, Illustrated and Art Directed by Illustration Department Chair, John F. Malta for Timeless and Head for the Cure, was awarded a Silver Medal from The Society of Illustrators. It will be included in their 67th annual book. It's currently on view at the The Society of Illustrators in New York City.
This work was created for a nationwide campaign in collaboration with Timeless, Head for the Cure, and brain cancer survivor DJ Stewart. Each of these sets are available in a different state, and when all are displayed together, the characters skate a complete line in unison. This aims to reflect the unity DJ and John found among their respective skate communities as well as the support essential for those faced with brain cancer.
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Head for the Cure is a charity that builds awareness, raises funds to support clinical research and programs, and ignites hope for all who have faced brain cancer.
All of the funds generated from this project go directly to Head for the Cure to support their ongoing efforts and support to the community.
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Creativity Flow Speaker Series |
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Last September, LCAD, in collaboration with Group Y, launched Creativity Flow Speaker Series, an event designed to bring top creative executives to speak to students, alumni, and the community. Since then, the event has been increasing in popularity and continues to inspire.
On April 2nd, we celebrated our largest Creativity Flow event, with nearly 350 people in attendance. On stage, we had the pleasure of listening to insights from Chris Down, Executive Vice President and Chief Design Officer for Mattel; as well as Dan Povenmire, Executive Producer. Co-Creator of Phineas and Ferb and Milo Murphy’s Law, Creator of Hamster and Gretel, and Director on Family Guy, The Simpsons, and Spongebob.
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