Turning creativity into career-ready

Your child’s creative career path begins at CCAD.

Welcome to CCAD, the #1 art and design college in the Midwest that has educated artists for more than 140 years. CCAD has been home to bold thinkers and visionary makers who turn their passion into powerful careers. If your child is ready to transform their artistic talent into a life of purpose and endless possibilities, this is where it begins.

Why CCAD?

Top-Ranked Art & Design College
Nearly 30 Majors & Minors
Hands-On, Studio-Based Learning
A Business-Savvy Creative Education
A Vibrant City for Creative Careers
An Affordable Path to Creative Success

Get started with creating the future.

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Our numbers say it all

88%

of BFA graduates are employed or continuing their education one year post-graduation

4,221

job opportunities have been posted on CCAD's job board (Handshake)

91%

of graduates report they are satisfied with their occupation after graduation

100%

of admitted students receive a scholarship

The intersection of creativity and careers

Your child can design their career path in the creative heart of Ohio.

Top Academics & Facilities

At CCAD, students learn from the best in the business. Bring their ideas to life in studios with the latest and greatest tech. And become career-ready in programs like Illustration, Animation, and Fashion Design that are ranked among the nation’s best.
Scholarships for All

We won’t let money get in the way of your child’s creative vision. That’s why every CCAD student gets a scholarship. Period. Plus, your child has the opportunity to receive more aid toward their education when they file a FAFSA.
A City for Creative Careers

In 2024, 64% of our alumni work at major corporations across Columbus, a city known for its young, vibrant, and creative energy. Columbus, Ohio, ranks among the nation’s top cities for fashion, design, and gaming. With countless galleries, museums, and internship opportunities, it’s the perfect place to launch a creative career.

From studios to dream career

We'll help you turn your student’s passion into a job they’ll love. In any of our almost 30 majors and minors, they'll work with real companies and learn how to sell themselves and their work. We'll even help your child polish their resume and get prepped for interviews. Don't believe us? Here's where you can find CCAD alumni working today:

Where your child can break creative ground.

Programs

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Animation

Put your future in motion by learning 2D, 3D, and other forms of animation.

Careers: Animator, game artist, effects designer
Comics & Narrative Practice

Develop your own style and voice on your way to a career in comics.

Careers: Artist, comic illustrator, publisher, colorist
Fashion Design

Work on projects for national brands in a top city for fashion design.

Careers: Fashion designer, boutique owner, costume designer
Film & Video

Bring stories to the screen with cutting-edge equipment and real-world projects.

Careers: Director, cinematographer, motion graphics designer
Fine Arts

Draw, paint, sculpt, teach. Fine arts is a journey with limitless destinations.

Careers: Art administrator, exhibition designer, curator
Game Art & Design

Start making playable games in the No. 3 city in the Midwest for gaming.

Careers: Game designer, 2D/3D artist, interactive curriculum designer
Graphic Design

Capture attention and drive brands through the power of visual art.

Careers: Graphic designer, brand manager, creative director
Illustration

Learn the latest illustration tools and techniques in this top-ranked program.

Careers: Advertising designer, book illustrator, fine artist
Interior Architecture & Design

Acquire the skills to create dynamic places to live, work, and play.

Careers: Interior architect, furniture designer, design strategist