Bachelor's in Comics

California College of the Arts (CCA) is a renowned private art and design college with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Founded in 1907, CCA has a rich history of nurturing creativity and innovation. The college offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs in fine arts, design, architecture, and writing. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning and hands-on practice, CCA provides students with a dynamic and collaborative environment to explore their artistic passions and develop their skills. The college's distinguished faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and close proximity to the vibrant Bay Area arts scene contribute to an enriching educational experience. CCA empowers students to think critically, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to the evolving landscape of contemporary art and design.

Start a visual storytelling practice at the leading undergraduate comics program on the West Coast. Comics is a visual literary medium that has a deep history, specific craft demands, and exciting new possibilities as the industry grows. CCA’s BFA in Comics is a STEM-designated program, focusing on narrative development, relationships between text and image, and visual storytelling to push the practice to new heights. The curriculum includes training in narrative concepts and character development, illustration and design, critical scholarship, and professional practice. You’ll become a practitioner who merges these multidisciplinary powers to make comics that only you could create.