The design department has a long history of student-led initiatives. Many have become annual traditions...
BFA3 students host the T-Shirt Show, an annual fundraiser for the department. Students, alumni, and faculty are invited to submit designs, which are printed and sold at the event.
More about last year's T-Shirt ShowBFA2 students host the Print Fair, an annual event where students and other vendors sell their work. Proceeds go directly to the makers.
More about last year's Print FairBFA4 students curate and produce the annual Motion Show, which features motion design created throughout the year. Students, faculty, and recruiters gather in the Bijou Theater for a night of kooky, wild, and breathtaking visual work.
More about last year's MoshoBFA 3, 4, and MFA students collaborate to design an annual gallery show, which showcases the work of all the graphic design students in the department.
More about last year's End of Year ShowCalArts Collage Association is a student-run club where designers gather to make collages out of scrap materials.
CACA on InstagramCalArts Unlicensed Typography (CUT) is a brand new club started by BFA3 students. Students meet to make experimental type using uncommon methodologies.
CUT on InstagramOur alumni work for prominent creative studios worldwide, and many lead their own companies. Below are a few notable designers who studied at CalArts.