The École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, in Paris, is considered one of the oldest schools of fine art and, as a result, it is one of the most famous. Its history spans over 350 years and has yielded famous alumni such as Edgar Degas, Jacques-Louis David, Eugène Delacroix and Hubert de Givenchy. The school prides itself on providing students with a solid classical training.
Founded in 1866, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has the largest school-museum campus in the United States, which contributes to its fame. Famous alumni include Walt Disney, Art Paul and Jeff Koon. In 2010, the National Arts Journalism Program at Columbia University named it the "most influential art school".
The California Institute of Art (also known as CalArts) was founded and funded by Walt Disney and his family since its inception in the early 1960s. Competition is fierce with a 31% acceptance rate. In 2008, U.S. News & World Report placed CalArts in its Top 10 rankings in five categories including Top 10 Fine Arts Schools. Famous alumni include Sofia Coppola, Tim Burton and George Torres.
Europe's largest art university is divided into six distinctive colleges each with their own reputation for excellence. The Guardian calls it 'internationally renowned'. The Queen's Anniversary Prize has been awarded to three of its colleges whilst the students, staff and alumni have received numerous accolades including the BAFTA Award, BP Portrait Prize, British Fashion Designer of the Year, and the Turner Prize.
Founded in 1877, the Rhode Island School of Design is one of the oldest and most famous art schools in the U.S. It's fame derives from the fact that it is consistently ranked the number one art college in the U.S. Famous Alumni include David Whitney, Nicole Miller, and Josh Owen.