ASU California Center
ASU California Center in downtown Los Angeles is a premium destination to earn a degree in film, fashion, or media. You’ll be where innovation thrives, at the heart of the world’s creative industries. With award-winning faculty members, industry connections with leading companies, and cutting-edge technology, it really is a location like no other!
Life in LA is non-stop excitement. You can enjoy concerts, museums, and live events all year round. Plus, with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, you’ll be at the center of a world-stage event. Whatever your passion, LA has it all!
Life at ASU California Center
$2,000 renewable scholarship awarded to undergraduates enrolling at ASU California Center for Fall 2025
Why study at ASU California Center?
Future-focused film, fashion and media programs
with strong connections to creative industries in LA.
Hands-on learning experiences
through film premieres, classroom collaborations, and live events.
Industry-grade equipment and resources
including VR technology, editing studios, and special event spaces.
Excellent networking opportunities
with industry professionals through partner projects, guest speakers and events.
ASU instructors are active specialists in their fields
bringing their daily exposure back into classes for the benefit of students.
#1 journalism school in the USA
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication ranked in five categories by the Broadcast Education Association in 2024.
Academic colleges and degrees
| Colleges | Associate degree programs | Undergraduate degree programs | Graduate degree programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts – ASU Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) | Associate degrees | Undergraduate degrees | |
| Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts – The Design School | Undergraduate degrees | ||
| Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts – Sidney Poitier New American Film School | Undergraduate degrees | Graduate degrees | |
| Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication | Graduate degrees |
A closer look at ASU California Center
What is it like?
ASU California Center is an exciting and lively location in Los Angeles — one of the world’s most iconic cities. With the center of the US film, fashion and television industry right on your doorstep, creativity will be part of your daily life. If you’re an innovator who enjoys a bustling, fast-paced environment, this is the place for you!
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Explore ASU California Center
ASU California Center offers a premium creative education for students pursuing a career in film, media, or fashion.
ASU California Center: A creative hub in the heart of Los Angeles
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