Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Laguna College of Arts and Design

Laguna College of the Arts & Design student Trevor Christianson presented his junior class artwork to the Spectrum Rotary Club. Introduced by the school’s VP of Development, Patsee Ober, Trevor also thanked the Club and Fairhaven for his scholarship he received.

Laguna College of the Arts and Design, an accredited college, and requires a portfolio from applicants, is home to 110 students and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in two years. Located in the Laguna Canyon, it is a beautiful campus and well designed for art students. The school provides education at the bachelor and master level, creating future artists who express their talent through traditional art, i.e. painting, sculpture, sketching to newer forms of art such as animation and game art. Ninety six percent of the college’s students benefit from financial aid.

Trevor shared the story of his journey to LCAD. Originally from Northern California, Trevor attended community college before being accepted at LCAD. Impressed by the success of the students, Trevor made LCAD his priority. He shared the process of his paintings – from beginning to end – and shared that the best teachers teach them to use their gifts and strengths.

Patsee offered the Club to visit the school to view the students’ artwork on display. The school is at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Please contact Patsse Ober at 949.376.6000 x229 to find out more about the school.