The California Institute of the Arts is an accredited experimental art school that encourages development of music, dance, film, art and theater, as well as the inter-disciplinary mix of all of these. This college was the first to offer BFA (bachelor of fine arts) and MFA (master of fine arts) degrees in both visual and performing arts. This is a 60-acre campus filled with trees and beautiful natural scenery.
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355-2340
calarts.edu
College of the Canyons is a community college in Santa Clarita that acts as preparation for a four-year college, while also offering sports for athletes in transition. Most of the registration can be done online, and potential students can get a good look at the classes offered, semester schedules and facilities available. Current students can check the same website to see grades and order transcripts.
College of the Canyons
17200 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
661-362-3800
canyons.edu
The University of Redlands is located a short drive from Valencia but far enough away to give students enough space to be independent. This university has three main colleges--the College of Education, College of Business and the College of Art and Science--to give students the choice between professional schools and a more rounded education. This university is more than 100 years old but remains small with well under 700 students, according to 2007 numbers.
University of Redlands
1200 E. Colton Ave. PO Box 3080
Redlands, CA 92373-0999
909-793-2121
redlands.edu