Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus:
Columbus College of Art & Design, located in downtown Columbus, OH, is a private, four-year, degree-granting institution of higher education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree with majors in Advertising & Graphic Design, Animation, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Studies and Photography. With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, Columbus College of Art & Design advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities. We also provide a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Arts Degree Program.
CCAD is an Accredited Member of:
- The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Only NASAD accredits art & design curricula.
- The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA—formerly FIDER)
CCAD is Affiliated With the Following Academic Organizations:
- The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)
- The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio
- The National Association of Foreign Student Affairs
- The New Media Consortium, which has designated the college a New Media Center
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with majors in:
- Advertising & Graphic Design
- Animation
- Fine Arts
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Industrial Design
- Illustration
- Media Studies
- Photography
Graduate Degree Program:
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Visual Arts
Mission Statement:
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.