Welcome to the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA). Located in the midst of America's second largest metropolis, Los Angeles, LAAFA’s students come from all corners of the world – each with a unique background. Such diversity exposes LAAFA students to a variety of experiences and perspectives, enhancing their growth as artists and individuals. LAAFA instructors are working professionals in the fields they teach, making them keenly aware of the demands upon artists today.
LAAFA students receive individualized attention within an intimate, caring environment – with access to a huge community that offers a diverse and an incomparable amount of art, culture, food, industry, and commerce. Programs include:
>Accredited BFA Fine Art and Entertainment Art
>Accredited Certificates Fine Art and Entertainment Art
>Acrcedited Short Intensive Art Tracks for Drawing, Foundational Studies, Entertainment Art
>Extension Progam - Individual Classes, Workshops and Summer Art Program
>On-Demand Videos
Visit www.LAAFA.edu to begin your journey today!
LAAFA Programs:
Accredited BFA Degree & Atelier Certificate Programs
The Fine Art concentration at LAAFA offers an accredited BFA Degree or Atelier Certificate*. Once you complete your 18-months of intensive fundamental training, you are equipped to focus on advanced painting skills, personal projects, business of art classes and mentorships with artists of your choice. After three years of study, you will leave the program with a cohesive body of work, the knowledge necessary to alter the landscape of artistic expression, and the confidence to pursue a lasting career as a successful, thought-provoking, professional artist.
The Entertainment concentration at LAAFA offers an accredited BFA Degree or Certificate*. Once you complete the 18-months of intensive fundamental training, you will move into rigorous courses in advanced drawing, painting, rendering, digital and 3D software applications as well as Business of Art courses. In addition, you have many networking opportunities with our top professional working faculty and have the opportunity to visit movie and production studios as well as gaming companies.
*The Certificate program includes the same balance curriculum with fewer general education courses required.
Accredited Intensive Art Training Tracks
The accredited Intensive Art Programs are for students who are interested in enrolling in a full-time course of study without pursing a formal degree or certificate. Tracks are open to all students who are interested in professional growth, personal development and preparatory art study.
International students are eligible for the Intensive Fundamentals Track and must be conversant in English.
Intensive Drawing Track
This 1-year sequential curriculum focuses on drawing from direct observation. Students will have a working proficiency of the human form as it relates to traditional representation in drawing. In addition, students will learn solid draftsmanship and technical skills in Classic Academic and Figure Construction, which will give students a well-developed understanding of line, form, structure, shadow, tone, light, edges, and the human anatomy.
Intensive Fundamentals Track
This 18-month sequential curriculum focuses on drawing and painting from direct observation. Students will have a working proficiency of the human form as it relates to traditional representation in drawing and painting. Students will learn solid draftsmanship and technical skills, which will give students a well-developed understanding of line, form, structure, shadow, tone, light, edges, and the human anatomy. In addition, students will explore the fundamental practices of painting. Working from the live model, students will be challenged to refine their ability to simplify what they see and create paintings that feature strong structure, clear value organization and elegant simplification.
Students in the Intensive Fundamental Track may have the opportunity to matriculate into our Degree and Certificate Programs. Contact us at admissions@laafa.edu for additional information.
Intensive Entertainment Track
The 18-month entertainment track is for students who have mastered their foundational skills. Students will start learning and developing concepts for creating convincing environments and imaginative characters. Aspiring artists will be well equipped for a career in the entertainment art industry.
Continuing Education Program
Our classes and workshops offer a variety of short-term art classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, digital art for students of all levels. International students may attend LAAFA classes while visiting the U.S. on a tourist visa. In certain circumstances, the student may apply for a change of status to a F-1 visa.
Faculty
LAAFA Faculty represents an illustrious group of accomplished, skilled artists. Each member has been specifically chosen because of their experience and the immense amount of knowledge they possess in their given subjects. Such a wide scope of knowledge and experience allows LAAFA to offer a broad range of approaches to teaching art. You have direct access to our faculty through courses, workshops, mentorships, lectures and personal projects during your studies at LAAFA.
International Students
Full-time student body at LAAFA is made up of international students from all over the world. The students bring with them a wealth of backgrounds and perspectives that provide a well-rounded cultural experience and an ethnically diverse environment here at LAAFA. We welcome all applicants from different countries. LAAFA is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. We assist the students in obtaining an F-1 or M-1 visas during their studies at LAAFA.
Veterans Benefits
LAAFA is authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs to enroll students in our full-time programs for benefits under:
- Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)
- The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)
- The Dependents Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35)
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31)
- The Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1606)
It is recommended that applications be submitted to the VA at least two months prior to the start of the enrolling quarter. To honor the men and women who serve our country, your application fee is waived.
Applying To LAAFA
The Office of Admissions looks for prospective students who demonstrate a passion for art, a potential for growth, a strong desire to learn, and a serious commitment to become 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 intensive course of study, then you will be an excellent candidate for LAAFA.
LAAFA has a rolling admission policy. Applications are accepted until all the spots in the Full-Time Program are full. The priority dates below will give students the opportunity for scholarships, work- study opportunities and a smooth transition to school. LAAFA accepts a limited number of students for each start group.
For information about Tuition, Financing and Scholarships, please visit us online at www.laafa.edu.
Accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
