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. Rankings The Economist ranked Otis College of Art and Design 6th among national universities in its 2015 ranking of the U.S. best colleges for 'Value of Education' based on sophisticated evaluation method and by alumni earnings above expectation. Money Magazine ranked Otis fourth for "Best Value Added College." Undergraduate programs Otis is known for its B.F.A. degree offered in fashion design. Under the direction of Rosemary Brantley, this program is considered one of the top fashion design programs of its kind in the U.S. Otis Fashion Design is housed at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles. Students benefit from working closely with design mentors and are trained in all aspects of the design process while emulating a fashion design studio, and following the industry's seasonal schedule. Visiting critics have included designers such as Bob Mackie, Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Diane von Fürstenberg, Isabel Toledo, Isaac Mizrahi, and Todd Oldham. Major designers such as Eduardo Lucero and Rick Owens are alumni of the program. Artists-in-Residence Past (1940s): Norman Rockwell 2005: Shahzia Sikander 2006: Masami Teraoka 2007: Nancy Chunn 2008: Angela Smith Notable alumni Notable faculty Ben Maltz Gallery The Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College is a professional art space that presents group and solo exhibitions in a variety of media. The Gallery's main focus is showcasing contemporary art that pushes the boundaries of form and subject matter in the context of national and international programming. Serving the local art community, the public, and Otis students and faculty, the Maltz Gallery presents emerging and established local as well as international artists. In popular culture The film Art School Confidential (2006) was partially filmed at Otis. Otis Foundation Professor Gary Geraths worked as a consultant on the film. References External links Universities and colleges in Los Angeles Art schools in California Design schools in the United States Fashion schools in the United States Private universities and colleges in California Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Arts organizations established in 1918 Educational institutions established in 1918 1918 establishments in California Eliot Noyes buildings Westchester, Los Angeles Westlake, Los Angeles Westside (Los Angeles County) Art