of Design and known as Otis–Parsons (full name: Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, a division of the New School for Social Research). This affiliation allowed students to spend a semester or more at the Parsons schools in New York and Paris. In summer 1991, it became independent again and known as Otis College of Art and Design.
As of 2005, it is one of the most culturally diverse private schools of art and design in the country. In 2022, the college received the largest donation in its history from the Spiegel Family Fund, which was founded by CEO of Snapchat (Snap Inc.), Evan Spiegel. The donation paid off the debt of the graduating class, 77% of whom identify as people of color.
The president of Otis College is Charles Hirschhorn, since June 2020.
== Rankings and programs ==
Otis is known for its digital media programs. In 2024, Animation Career Review ranked its animation program #22 in the United States, and in 2023, #8 in California. In 2023, it also ranked Otis as #13 for visual effects …
