Center for Integrated Media application requirements

School of Theater application requirements

Audition and interview guidelines

It is the responsibility of applicants to schedule an audition or interview. Auditions and interviews are held on selected dates on the CalArts campus and in select U.S. cities. The audition and interview schedules will be available in November.

Portfolio Guidelines

School of Music application requirements

Audition guidelines

Applicants to the Multi-Focus Programs in Performance, the World Music Performance Program and the Musical Arts Program may either give a live audition or submit a recorded audition portfolio (see exceptions below). Live auditions are strongly recommended. These are held in January on the CalArts campus as well as in selected U.S. cities. The audition schedule will be available in November.

School of Film/Video application requirements

Portfolio guidelines

School of Dance application requirements

Program in Dance (BFA, MFA)

School of Critical Studies application requirements

Writing Program (MFA only)

A portfolio is required in addition to a statement discussing your writing/artistic practice and referencing your creative and/or critical influences.

School of Art application requirements

Portfolio guidelines

A portfolio of current work is required. Applicants who fail to submit a portfolio as outlined here will not be considered. The portfolio should represent your program interest and direction, your best work and your aesthetic sensibility. A significant number of the images should represent work done within the last 12 months.