The Cal State LA College of Arts & Letters transforms lives and sustains thriving communities and cultures. We develop and amplify our students’ unique talents, diverse life experiences, and intellects through the study and practice of the Arts and Humanities so that they can tell meaningful stories, forge their professional pathways, and inspire their communities.
Dean's Welcome
Dean Stephen Trzaskoma
Welcome to the College of Arts & Letters at Cal State LA, an engaged, diverse, and creative community committed to nurturing the next generation of humanists and artists and to providing a distinctive liberal arts education to all students.
A Glance Into the College of Arts & Letters
Up Next
There’s always something happening at the College of Arts & Letters: from thought-provoking public debates and scholarly symposia to immersive music and theatre performances. We invite you to experience the remarkable community of artists, scholars, educators, and students that is Arts & Letters at Cal State LA.
News & Highlights
Cal State LA's Department of TVFM Unveils Nation's First Academic Game Show Curriculum
In a pioneering move, Cal State LA is set to unveil the nation's first-ever academic curriculum focused solely on the study and production of game shows. The announcement will take place during the university’s esteemed 25th anniversary celebration of the Golden Eagle Film Festival.
‘Blood In Blood Out’ celebrates its 30th anniversary with screening and book release at Cal State LA
“The Blood In Blood Out 30th anniversary book ties into so many things we do in my department and in the College of Arts and Letters: poetry, prison education, photography, art, and of course cinema,” said Kristiina Hackel, chair of Cal State LA’s Department of Television, Film and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Letters."
"Earning bachelor’s degrees behind bars on the rise in California"
EdSource covers Cal State LA's Impact on empowering change from within. Highlighted is the Communication Studies BA program as part of the Prison Graduation Initiative at the Los Angeles County Prison in Lancaster. Photo Credit: Julie Leopo-Bermudez / EdSource
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Michael Calabrese, Exceptional Levels of Service to Students 2023-2024
Professor of English, Dr. Michael Calabrese, discusses his impactful work with students, the project behind his Exceptional Levels of Service to Students award, and even recites a snippet from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.
Arts & Letters in Action
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Music Building Room 229
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Phone: (323) 343-4001
Email: [email protected]