The USC Roski School of Art & Design

Artists and designers from across the U.S. and around the world come to study at the USC Roski School—a unique environment for creativity, experimentation and collaboration in the heart of Los Angeles.

Visit Us

Hanging fabric artwork in a gallery setting.

A Supportive Community

Small classes, studio immersion and a collaborative culture—at USC Roski you will join a close-knit community of internationally renowned faculty and talented students who share ideas and raise provocative questions.You’ll also connect with a remarkable network of alumni working in Los Angeles and across the country.

A student working on a large ceramic pot

Look Inside

Performance art happening in a small room

MFA art candidate Johnny Forever Nawracaj performance at 2020 MFA Art Open Studios

Wide angle shot of MA Curatorial Practices 2019 exhibition We Are Close In Distance in the Roski Graduate Gallery.

Jessica Carolina González in her studio which is brightly lit

Performance by MFA Art ’19 candidate Patrisse Cullors

MFA Art ’20 candidate Johnny Forever Nawracaj performance at 2020 MFA Art Open Studios.

Installation of the MA Curatorial Practices 2019 exhibitionWe Are Close In Distance in the Roski Graduate Gallery.

MFA Art ’24 candidate Jessica Carolina González in her studio

Our Programs

Select option to display slide

Undergraduate Programs

Pursue one of three USC Roski undergraduate programs, including a BA Art, a studio-based and immersive BFA Art, or a BFA Design with 2D and 3D applications. Our open curriculum encourages you to explore, combine, mix, match and move freely among media.

See Roski undergraduate programs

Graduate Programs

Earn an MA in Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere; a studio-intensive MFA Art featuring critical exchange and curator collaboration; or a studio-based MFA Design degree focused on contemporary practice. With no requirement to specialize in a medium, you can focus on what’s relevant to your needs and interests.

See Roski graduate programs

Special Opportunities

Learning outside the classroom enriches your practice and prepares you for a career. The school’s professional internship program has relationships with L.A.’s top museums, galleries and creative studios. You’ll have chances to exhibit your work in our celebrated galleries and compete for special prizes and grants. And international opportunities include art- and design-related study abroad programs.

Check it out

The Roski Vibe

We asked some students to describe how USC Roski feels to them. The responses tell a consistent story of warmth and support—not the competitive culture you may expect in an art and design school. The outcome: you learn from your peers, as well as from the Roski School’s dynamic faculty.

“The USC Roski Vibe? It’s welcoming and homey, and full of art and design nerds who like to make very cool things.”

Nicolette PejiBFA Design student

Image of student in front of their artwork

“Before I came here I was a bit confused about my future career path. But when I entered the program I felt so supported, and my direction became much more clear.”

Chenyeng (Lisa) NeiMA student

“It’s very kind and open, but also very varied. There are so many different types of art that people do here.”

JD DavillierBFA Art student

Five students working on redesigning a shirt

Life at Roski

An arts education in a small school, within a major university that has every activity and resource you might want, at the center of one of the world’s most exciting creative capitals—that’s Roski. With the L.A. Arts District next door and all of SoCal’s adventures within reach, you’ll have every opportunity to immerse yourself in the artsand enjoy the environs.

Life on Campus

Living in SoCal

The LA Arts Scene