College of Architecture, Visual Arts & Design at California Baptist University
The College of Architecture, Visual Art & Design (CAVAD), joins the first-ever architecture program at California Baptist University together with the existing programs in graphic design, fine art and film. By embracing the entire spectrum of design-oriented disciplines, all CAVAD students will experience our interdisciplinary approach to learning that offers unique and unlimited opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, and most importantly, a deep and well-rounded education. What makes CAVAD truly unique is that we teach these programs from a Christian worldview, encouraging students to use their creative talents to engage and inspire the world around them.
CBU’s extraordinary location provides abundant opportunities for our students to not only explore a great number of design and architectural masterpieces, but also to get hands-on experience addressing a wide variety of environmental and social challenges.
We welcome you to be a part of this community, and we challenge you to live your purpose beyond your wildest imagination. Together, we will see God do amazing things through the works we create.
At CAVAD, we believe that God has created us to worship Him through creativity, and we are therefore committed to artistic excellence, innovative leadership, cultural relevance, and social responsibility. Through these values, we aspire to equip our students to effectively serve their communities through art and design by improving the human condition, and by living authentic, Christ-centered lives.
CAVAD Programs:
Department of Architecture:
Architecture Major
Graphic Design and Digital Media Program:
Graphic Design Major
Graphic design concentration
Photography concentration
Video/animation concentration
Web design concentration
Mobile design concentration
Graphic Design Minor
Visual Art Program:
Visual Arts Major
Film Studies Program:
Film Studies Major
Film Production Concentration
Film Analysis Concentration
Screenwriting Concentration
Film Studies Minor
