@snowbirdmom We don’t know when Art Center will build the dorms. I think I read somewhere that dorms will come before other buildings, but I can’t confirm that. I suggest you call Art Center.
My daughter did one summer intensive at CCA and one at Otis. She loved both. We toured LCAD as well, and liked their program for what my daughter wanted to study. Since art school programs are nuanced, it’s important to do your homework to fully understand the differences to find the one that fits your child’s goals. Summer intensives, formal tours, and a ton of internet searches help with that. After all that research, you’ll organically favor one school over another. You’re smart to get an early start.