Art & Design College in Detroit, Michigan

College for Creative Studies, Detroit:
The College for Creative Studies, formerly known as the Center for Creative Studies, is one of the nation's leading arts education institutions. CCS is a private, fully accredited, four-year college located in Detroit, MI, offering Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 12 studio majors, as well as Graduate Degree programs. The College provides a dynamic learning environment where students explore issues of art and design, and the culture in which they exist, while preparing for careers in the professional world.

CCS is one of the nation's leading private, four-year colleges offering Bachelor of Fine Art degrees in Advertising Design, Art Education, Crafts, Entertainment Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Transportation Design, Photography, and Product Design. CCS is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Self Study and Third Party Comment:
The College for Creative Studies engaged in a Self Study in preparation for a comprehensive evaluation for continuing accreditation by NCA (North Central Association, Commission of Higher Learning) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs:
- Advertising: Design
- Advertising: Copywriting
- Art Education
- Crafts
- Entertainment Arts
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Illustration
- Product Design
- Photography
- Transportation Design

Graduate Degree (MFA) Programs:
- Interdisciplinary Design
- Transportation Design

- CCS is located in Detroit’s Cultural Center, where students will find a variety of activities near campus to enrich their studies and provide entertainment. The Detroit Film Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the country, are both located next to campus. Admission to the DIA is free for CCS students. The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the largest of its kind in the country, is also located next to campus. University and public libraries, galleries, great restaurants, and live music venues showcasing indie rock, hip hop, techno, folk, jazz and blues can be found close by.

- While Detroit offers all the advantages you would expect from a big city, it is unique in many ways. For one, it’s affordable. The city is also one of the largest markets in the country for advertising, industrial design and publishing – which means students have access to internships, jobs, and faculty mentors who are active in their fields. Ultimately, Detroit has been known for making things – this combination of craftsmanship and technology make it a perfect place for an art and design school.