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Columbus College of Art & Design

                                                                                                

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About the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD)

 

A degree-granting institution of higher education, Columbus College of Art & Design prepares tomorrow's creative leaders for professional careers. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities. On a nine-acre urban campus, CCAD fosters an educational community of applied creative thinkers. CCAD doesn't just encourage great ideas; through the BFA, MFA, and public programs, our faculty teach students how to bring those ideas to life and take them out into the world.

 

THE BFA PROGRAM

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program at CCAD is a balanced mix of art, design, and liberal arts taught by talented professional faculty. A rigorous studio curriculum-augmented by courses in art and design history, humanities, and the sciences-nurtures each student's growth as an artist, designer, and well-rounded individual. Across all media and subjects, our classes encourage critical thought and an expanded world view, while building academic self-assurance and intellect. The resulting portfolio of knowledge helps students understand the past as they create the future.

 

THE MFA PROGRAM

Utilizing a structure rare in the United States, CCAD's MFA program draws its inspiration from the way artists actually work. The project-based, multidisciplinary curriculum is designed to develop not just candidates' artistic skills, but also their skills in planning, communications, and leadership. Artists working with traditional studio practices, as well as with installation and digital media, participate together in a two-year program that emphasizes the artist's public as well as private creative roles.

 

CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

CCAD's Continuing Education Office opens the college's facilities and expertise to our community. Programs include everything from Saturday Morning Art Classes for children and teens to advanced training for professionals-just visit our website or drop by the Continuing Education Office to learn more about everything we have to offer.

 

FACTS & FIGURES

  • Full-time Student Enrollment: 1350 students from 40 states and 35 foreign countries
  • Faculty: 193 (includes full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty)
  • Campus: 14 buildings on 9 acres
  • Student Housing: 430 students in 2 residence halls

 

INTERESTING FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW:

  • CCAD was founded in 1879 as the Columbus Art School and adopted the name Columbus College of Art & Design in 1959.
  • CCAD is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
  • CCAD has nine undergraduate majors: Advertising & Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies, and Photography.
  • Community programs, continuing and professional education, children's classes, exhibitions, and visiting artist lectures are all open to the public.