Master of Fine Arts in Comics

Turn your passion for storytelling and the comics medium into a lifelong career.

Join an inspiring, supportive community

CCA’s graduate comics program is a space where artists and writers come together to support and challenge each other’s craft. Our low-residency structure gives you the freedom to build your creative practice from anywhere while keeping you on track with project deadlines and individualized goals.

You'll learn from peers who approach comic art from different perspectives, including illustration, computer science, and fiction. Collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration will help you discover what makes a great story work. The curriculum embraces your authentic path as an artist and encourages the development of your individual style.

Study and live in the Bay Area year-round

Comics students who enroll in an additional 3 units (for a total of 9 units) in the fall and spring semesters of each year are considered full-time. All CCA full-time students, including international, are eligible to apply for graduate housing and are automatically enrolled in the college’s health insurance plan. By enrolling in 9 units, our international students can stay in the Bay Area year-round while maintaining a valid F1 visa status.

- see more at: https://www.cca.edu/humanities-sciences/mfa-comics/