` california college of the arts (cca) is an art, design, architecture, and writing school founded in 1907. it has campuses in san francisco and oakland, and it enrolls approximately 1,500 undergraduates and 500 graduate students. cca educates students to shape culture and society through the practice and critical study of art, architecture, design, and writing. the college prepares students for lifelong creative work by cultivating innovation, community engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. cca advocates that artists, designers, architects, and writers have important roles in solving the worldâs cultural, environmental, social, and economic problems. the college cultivates intellectual curiosity and risk taking, collaboration and innovation, compassion and integrity. cca is a proponent of social justice and community engagement. the college promotes diversity by improving access and opportunities for underrepresented groups. it values sustainability and believes that artists have a unique ability and responsibility to shape a culture that is more environmentally responsible ==location== cca benefits from its location in the san francisco bay area. the bay area and silicon valley are global hubs of entrepreneurship, technology, and design. 40 percent of all venture capital money in the united states is invested here. the region is also noted for its cultural and ethnic diversity. ccaâs educational experience is strengthened by this innovative, international, multicultural environment. the college has forged key connections with major bay area corporations, arts organizations, and community-based nonprofits. these entities sponsor studios, offer internships to students, and employ students, alumni, and faculty. ==rankings== california college of the arts ranks among the premier fine arts and design institutions in the united states. in terms of salary potential, payscale ranks cca the top art and design college in the united states, and in the top 10 of all colleges and universities on the west coast. cca is one of only two art colleges that made it onto the 2013 âac online: highest return on investment colleges in californiaâ list, coming in at #25 out of a total of 767 colleges considered. businessweek magazine calls cca one of the worldâs best design schools.{{cite web |url=http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/10/1005_dschools/source/1.htm |title=businessweek: best design schools in the world |accessd
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