Break Creative Ground
Start Your Future
at CCAD
Welcome to CCAD, a top 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 you’re ready to transform your artistic talent into a life of purpose and possibility, this is where it begins.
Why CCAD?
- Top-Ranked Art & Design College
- Nearly 30 Majors & Minors
- Hands-On Experience
- Career Connections
- A Vibrant City for Creative Careers
- A Welcoming Community
Ready to Create Your Future?
Your creative career starts here. Fill out your information today and take the first step toward joining a community that lives and breathes design, innovation, and imagination. Start your CCAD journey now — your future is waiting.
Tell us a little about yourself
The intersection of creativity and careers
Design your path forward in the cool and creative heart of Ohio.
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Top Academics & Facilities
At CCAD, you’ll learn from the best in the business. Bring your ideas to life in studios with the latest and greatest tech. And get career-ready in programs like Illustration, Animation, and Fashion Design that are ranked among the nation’s best.
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Scholarships for All
We won’t let money get in the way of your creative vision. That’s why every CCAD student gets a scholarship. Period. Plus, you have the opportunity to receive even more money toward your education when you file a FAFSA.
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A City Designed for You
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 your creative career.
Our numbers say it all
Small classes, lots of scholarships, and so much more.
From studios to dream job
We'll help you turn your passion into a job you love. In any of our almost 30 majors and minors, you'll get experience through internships and projects for actual companies. We'll even help you polish your resume and get prepped for interviews. Don't believe us? Here's where you can find CCAD alumni working today:
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
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Comics & Narrative Practice
Develop your own style and voice on your way to a career in comics.
Careers: Artist, comic illustrator, publisher, colorist
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Fashion Design
Work on projects for national brands in a top city for fashion design.
Careers: Fashion designer, boutique owner, costume designer
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Film & Video
Bring stories to the screen with cutting-edge equipment and real-world projects.
Careers: Director, cinematographer, motion graphics designer
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Fine Arts
Draw, paint, sculpt, teach. Fine arts is a journey with limitless destinations.
Careers: Art administrator, exhibition designer, curator
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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
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Graphic Design
Capture attention and drive brands through the power of visual art.
Careers: Graphic designer, brand manager, creative director
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Illustration
Learn the latest illustration tools and techniques in this top-ranked program.
Careers: Advertising designer, book illustrator, fine artist
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Interior Architecture & Design
Acquire the skills to create dynamic places to live, work, and play.
Careers: Interior architect, furniture designer, design strategist