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unLimited possibiLities
At Columbus College of Art & Design, we believe the world’s most valued professionals are the ones who drive the creative economy. And we are focused on just one thing: getting you ready to be one of them.
Ready to think big, and then Do big.
hope you’Re Ready to get youR hands diRty.Our academic program is grounded in internships and projects where you put your ideas to work with real companies, real communities, and real challenges. Picture yourself:
» Traveling with Abercrombie & Fitch’s design team to do research in Boston.» Helping Arctic climate researchers get their point across with infographics.» Working with White Castle executives to prototype a website for their new restaurant concept.» Getting your pencil sharpener design produced and sold by X-Acto.
And if you see yourself starting your own business after graduation, CCAD is ready to assist. The CCAD MindMarket houses an incubator for creative businesses, a project center, and a thought lab—all complemented by the student-led Entrepreneurship Club.
SAN FRANCISCO
SEATTLE
Dallas
Los Angeles
Our downtown campus has everything you need—including a beautiful green quad—and you can walk from one end to the other in 15 minutes.
» Professional studios and equipment for each major area of study » A huge exhibition hall, many smaller galleries, and an active exhibitions
program that brings international artists and artwork to campus » Student center with a café, lounges, and a fitness center » Two residence halls: one apartment-style and one with suites
You’ll love Columbus, too—it’s big enough to offer challenges, variety, and opportunity, but small enough that your voice and contributions matter.
» The capital of Ohio » 1.7 million people » Colleges and universities with 115,000 students » Major center for technology, education, and research
wE offEr you a grEat plaCE tobE inspirEd.
Downtown Columbus Skyline
Dallas
Bicentennial Park on the Scioto Mile, Columbus' newest downtown park.
One of the 50-plus festivals held in the metro area.
Design Square Apartments, CCAD's award-winning residence hall. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, one of many outdoor stages.
CHICAGO
NEW YORK CITY
WASHINGTON D.C.
You Choose the foCus
The creative economy is multimedia and interdisciplinary, and so is a CCAD education. But all students select a major to focus on. Get ready—with so many options, it can be tough to decide.
majorsAdvertising & Graphic DesignAnimationCinematic ArtsFashion DesignFine Arts (ceramics, drawing,
glassblowing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture)
IllustrationIndustrial DesignInterior DesignPhotography
minorsArt HistoryArt TherapyCopywritingCreative WritingDesign HistoryFashion DesignFine ArtsLiteratureMedia Arts
Our graduate degree is the MFA in Visual Arts: New Projects. Visit www.ccad.edu/programs/mfa or email [email protected].
adveRtising & gRaphic design
A SERIES OF SHORT ESSAYS ON DESIGN
WALKER CRANE • ADVANCED TYPE • ASCHENBRAND adveRtising & gRaphic design the Advertising & Graphic design program teaches you to create the compelling visual language that shapes our global marketplace. It’s not just ads, posters, books, and package labels—it’s phone and tablet apps, blog platforms, and moving billboards, too. learn to make your message matter. the foundation is traditional media, but you’ll also learn the latest digital skills, so you’ll be ready for technology’s next steps as they come.
CarEErsArt directorBrand managerCopywriterCreative directorDesign consultant Digital designerEnvironmental designerGraphic designer
Interactive media directorMarketing strategistMedia plannerProduction designerPublic relations specialistRetail brand managerSocial media managerWeb designer/developer
our global marketplace. It’s not just ads, posters, books,
your message matter. the foundation is traditional media, but you’ll also learn the latest digital skills, so you’ll be
Whether on a stadium billboard or in the palm of your hand—animation is turning up everywhere today, and opportunities continue to expand. If you’re ready to bring your animated world to life, CCAd offers lots of options: a production path focused on feature film and television; an experimental path focused on non-linear animation and fine art; and a scientific path focused on the creation of animation assets and production effects. It’s all supported by up-to-the-minute, industry standard digital tools and a strong professional network to guide your career after graduation.
CarEErsArchitectural visualization producerAugmented reality designerEffects house animatorFeature animatorGame designer (online, console, and mobile)Guerrilla marketerLive theater effects designerProjection map creatorRapid prototyping producerTelevision animator
» “Adult swim” cartoons » Children’s television » Commercials
cinematic aRts
animation
moving-picture storytelling continues to define our culture, fed by an ever-expanding stream of new venues, screens, and formats. our digitally based Cinematic Arts program teaches you to channel your unique voice into strong content no matter where you want to go: mainstream feature films, motion graphics, fine-art installations, interactive media, original television, independent films, music videos, or commercials. You’ll explore every step in the filmmaking process—storyboarding, production design, cinematography, directing, and post-production—using industry standard, 21st-century tools and techniques.
CarEErsCinematographerDirectorMotion graphics designerScreenwriterSound designerVideo editorVideographer
the world of fashion extends from Walmart to ralph lauren, famous footwear to louis Vuitton, and its reach is truly international. studying fashion design at CCAd will get you ready for a role in both high art and big business. You’ll learn hands-on skills in design and construction, including the high-end software used to design and render apparel for today’s global market, complemented by an array of marketing and professional skills coursework. Internships are an important part of the program—and with industry giants like Abercrombie & fitch, Justice, and Victoria’s secret headquartered in central ohio, you’ll have lots of options.
Accessory designerBoutique ownerBuyerChildren's clothing designerCostume designer
Fashion forecaster Fiber/textile designerMenswear designerMerchandiserPatternmaker
Public relations professionalStylistTechnical designerWomenswear designer
CarEErs
Fashion design
CarEErsArt administrator
Art educatorCollege professor
CriticCurator
Exhibition designerFestival artist
Gallery directorJewelry designer
PreparatorPublic art sculptor
Studio artist
Fine aRtsthe world of fine arts is as fast-moving as any other creative discipline, and our fine Arts program is one of the most technically diverse on campus—encompassing everything from entirely immaterial conceptual work, to the most finely wrought jewelry, to the most monumental sculptural installation. Intensive studio courses are complemented by work in liberal arts and professional practices to prepare you for a successful and lifelong artistic practice in a wide array of careers. specific instruction and facilities are available in ceramics, drawing, glassblowing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture.
CarEErsArt administrator
Art educatorCollege professor
CriticCurator
Exhibition designerFestival artist
Gallery directorJewelry designer
PreparatorPublic art sculptor
Studio artist
from advertising campaigns and websites to children’s books and video games: the Illustration major opens doors to a huge variety of fields. Courses include studio work in traditional and digital media, humorous and cartoon styles, and 3-d models, to name a few—as well as projects and internships that build skills at working with creative teams. the common ground is storytelling, concepts, and imagination expressed through drawing and image making.
CarEErsAdvertising designerApparel designerBook illustratorCharacter and asset designer for web/mobileFilm effects creatorFine artistGreeting card designerMagazine illustratorNewspaper graphic artistPoster artistProduct and toy designerVideo game designer
iLLustRation
When it comes to creative solutions that impact everyday life, Industrial design is at the forefront. Whether it’s designing an inexpensive device to keep dolphins out of tuna nets or coming up with a less wasteful way to move fresh fruit to market, studying Industrial design will help you make the world a better place. You’ll learn an effective design process that includes research, 2-d and 3-d visualization (like drawing, computer-aided design, and modeling), and a thorough understanding of manufacturing, social, and environmental criteria. specialty design courses include furniture, retail, packaging, environmental graphics, displays, exhibits, and toys.
CarEErsCommercial equipment designerConsumer electronics designerExhibit designerFurniture designerGarment designerHousewares designerIndustrial tool designerInteraction designer
Medical device designerPersonal products designerRetail display designerShoe designerSports equipment designerToy designerTrade exhibit designerUser experience designerUser interface designerVehicle designer
Floor Plan Front View
Racks of Columbia outerwear for visitors to wear inside exhibit
Flat screen monitors x4 • Looping video of current ad campaign
Rear View
" The Summit" Green Screen Photo room (floor 2)
" The chill out" refrigerated movie viewing room (floor 1)
Free hat& hot beverage bar
" Alpine slide"
Entrance/exit
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industRiaL design
Floor Plan Front View
Racks of Columbia outerwear for visitors to wear inside exhibit
Flat screen monitors x4 • Looping video of current ad campaign
Rear View
" The Summit" Green Screen Photo room (floor 2)
" The chill out" refrigerated movie viewing room (floor 1)
Free hat& hot beverage bar
" Alpine slide"
Entrance/exit
50
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50'
25'
32°Inside
inteRioR design
If you always notice when a space “feels right,” you already know that interior spaces can be both beautiful and beneficial. As the world continues to look for better ways for people to interact with our built environment, research, planning, design, and problem solving all come into play. the Interior design program teaches those skills through real-world exercises with simulated client goals and objectives, as well as with courses in hand sketching, computer modeling, and communication. supporting everything are a fully equipped lighting lab, an encyclopedic material samples library, and a fundamental commitment to career preparation.
Assisted living designerDesign salespersonEducational facility designerElectronic visualization designer
Health care facilities designerHospitality designerLab designerOffice designerProject manager
Retail designerSpace planner Staging specialistTextile designer
CarEErs
In today’s image-driven environment, capturing life from behind a camera can lead you almost anywhere: lighting, styling, retouching/editing, designing, illustrating, experimenting, documenting, manipulating, processing, assisting, and teaching. the Photography major will prepare you to navigate the full range of commercial and fine art photography—able to move seamlessly between cutting-edge digital tools and classic darkroom work. Whether working with platinum prints or interactive multimedia, the overriding emphasis is the development of your individual voice and vision.
CarEErsArchitectural photographerCorporate and public relations photographerCuratorEditorial illustration photographerFine artistImage processor
Internet/interactive producerPhoto editorPhotography teacherPortrait photographerProduct and food photographerRetoucher
photogRaphy
ACCredItAtIon And AffIlIAtIonsCCAD is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
ACCredItAtIon And AffIlIAtIonsCCAD is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
nondIsCrImInAtIonCCAD complies with all local, state, and federal laws concerning civil and human rights. Educational programs, admission, housing, and employment practices are free of any discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, handicap, or age.
the next steps aRe youRs.ExplorE www.CCad.Edu to find » Photo galleries of student artwork from every major » Video tours of our residence halls and city » A blog with news of CCAD faculty, students, and alumni » The steps you take to develop a portfolio
plan a visit. » Join us for one of our monthly events to tour campus and meet faculty,
staff, and students—visit www.ccad.edu/admissions/events for details. You can also schedule an individual appointment anytime at www.ccad.edu/visit.
» If you can’t come to campus, check out “Admissions on the Road” at www.ccad.edu/admissions to see when we’ll be near you.
try us out—and Earn CollEgE CrEdit. » High school students entering their junior or senior year can check
out College PreView, our 3-week summer pre-college program. Visit www.ccad.edu/ce/cp for all the details.
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