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About CCAD ........................................4Advertising & Graphic Design ..........8Illustration .......................................14MindMarket ..................................... 20Animation ........................................ 22Cinematic Arts ................................ 28About Columbus ............................. 34Fine Arts ......................................... 38Photography ................................... 44Industrial Design .............................52Life at CCAD .................................... 58Fashion Design ............................... 60Interior Design ................................ 68how to Apply/Financial Aid ..............72

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sHeLBy BertscH ’13 ILLUSTRATION MAJOR

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Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the premier art and design colleges in the United States. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest private art institutions, we’ve been leading the way in educating some of the most elite U.S. and international talent for more than 135 years.

Here, you can start your major on Day One. Bring your ideas to life through a rigorous, studio-based curriculum that fosters business acumen. Develop mastery in state-of-the-art facilities under close mentorships with world-class faculty. And immerse yourself in the liberal arts to foster your smartest, most powerful work.

Our graduates go on to lead their fi elds in the vital and growing creative industries. We challenge you to dive right in and reap the benefi ts of an early start.

It’s your major, your future, your life.

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OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM

35 COUNTRIESAND

40 U.S. STATES

At CCAD, you’ll live in a tight-knit community in the heart of a vibrant city. You’ll be challenged by a rigorous curriculum and supported by some of the most talented people in the creative industries. It’s a perfect balance of intensive mentoring, independent thought, and professional experience.

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more than 1,300 students

more than 190 faculty

11:1 student-to-faculty ratio

average class size: 14

Where you learn will shape your work, for life

ranKeD in

HIGHEST ROI COLLEGES

in OHiO in 2013

(OUT OF OVER 300 SCHOOLS)

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tHe OnLy art anD DesiGn scHOOL WitH a

MINDMARKET BUsiness incUBatOr

CCAD WAS NAMED THE ONLY

U.S. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

FOR TOON BOOM ANIMATION SOFTWARE

an annUaL averaGe OF

$100,000in revenUe earneD By stUDent

artists at ccaD art Fairs

5OSCAR NOMINATIONS

(AND ONE WIN!) EARNED BY ALUMNI IN 2013

JOHN URBANO ’96 WON

2 MTv vMAsFOR HIS WORK ON

ONE DIRECTION’S 2012 HIT “WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL”

animatiOn PrOGram in tHe miDWest

—ANIMATION CAREER REVIEW

tHe FasHiOn DesiGn PrOGram ranKs

TOp 10 IN THE U.S.

TOp 20 IN THE WORLD

OF YOUR CLASSES ARE LIBERAL ARTS, DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT YOUR MAJOR

Develop your skills, starting now

to master a skill is to know it, inside and out. Here, we start you in your major right away. and we give you what you need to grow and perfect your talent:

A rigorous curriculum that will develop studio skills and conceptual thinking

One-of-a-kind opportunities to work with real clients

A learning environment that surrounds you with the best tools and talent in your fi eld

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advertising & Graphic Design

Th e Advertising & Graphic Design program prepares designers who can promote products and services using a wide range of media, including verbal, visual, motion, and online. Th e integrated curriculum includes comprehensive research, design, marketing, and strategies to reach specifi c audiences. It also makes strong connections to marketing, motion graphics, and web-based communication. Students are encouraged to create original art as well as gain experience in other majors to develop specifi c photography, illustration, and animation skills. Graduates are oft en found in major Fortune 500s or international branding and marketing agencies.

LiLLie temPLetOn ’13creative DirectiOnADvERTISING AND GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

Katie WestBrOOK ’14LOGO & BranDinG systemADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

HaLey FiscHer ’14 PHOtOGraPHyADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

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aLi Prater ’13 ADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

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faCILITIEs

Advertising & Graphic Design facilities are all about access and collaboration. To prepare for multi-channel promotion, students commonly explore classwork in photography, printmaking, illustration, and video—as well as the labs, studios, and equipment necessary for those areas.

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Brittany ZUerLein ’13 ADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Art Director

Brand Manager

Copywriter

Creative Director

Design Consultant

Digital Designer

Environmental Designer

Graphic Designer

Interactive Media Director

Marketing Strategist

Media Planner

Production Designer

Public Relations Specialist

Retail Brand Manager

Social Media Manager

Web Designer/Developer

WaLKer crane ’13ADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

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CHRIsTOpHER COLECLASS OF 1989

aLI pRaTERCLASS OF 2013

Christopher Cole is a senior vice president and creative director at Leo Burnett Chicago. He and a partner co-manage the majority of Allstate Insurance’s advertising creative, including the character “Mayhem” in traditional, digital, and social advertising. In his previous position at BBDO, his work on AT&T Wireless won an Emmy nomination and a Gold Effi e.

Ali Prater’s student work was so strong that she was hired as a junior designer by BrandOpus in London shortly after graduation. She’s already contributing to branding and package design projects for iconic British brands like Twinings.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest BranDs anD emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: A&E Television Networks, Abbott Nutrition, Abercrombie & Fitch, Adventure Cycling Association, AFLAC, American Electric Power, American Greetings, Apple, Arc Worldwide/Leo Burnett, Bath & Body Works, BBDO, Ben & Jerry’s, Big Lots, Chico’s, Clear Channel, Dillard’s, Donatos, DSW, Elmer’s, Engauge (U.S.), Ethan Allen, Express, Fidelity Investments, Fruit of the Loom, Gucci, Hallmark, The Hollywood Reporter, Honda, Huge Inc., Interbrand, JPMorgan Chase, Lane Bryant, Limited Brands, Macy’s, McGraw-Hill, Merrill Lynch, Nationwide, Ogilvy & Mather, Procter & Gamble, Rocawear, Saatchi & Saatchi, Time Warner, Trader Joe’s, Tween Brands, Verizon Wireless, Victoria’s Secret, Young & Rubicam

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Dan maynarD ’13 ILLUSTRATION MAJOR

illustration

Illustration students develop the technical, conceptual, and entrepreneurial skills needed for careers in fi elds like editorial illustration, graphic novels, children’s books, concept art, and toy design. Th ey also learn to collaborate with graphic designers, website designers, animators, and interactive game designers. Th e curriculum is both structured and personalized to communicate contemporary market demands. Our graduates work for major publishers, retailers, magazines, and producers worldwide.

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LinDsey BUnisH ’13 ILLUSTRATION MAJOR

DanieLLe verner ’13 ILLUSTRATION MAJOR

faCILITIEs

3D illustration lab

2D illustration lab with four Macintosh/22-inch Cintiq monitor workstations, scanner, B&W laser printer, drawing tables, large light table, opaque projector, and tabletop easels

Facilities for sculpture, molding, fabrication, and painting of characters

Equipment including various hand tools, drill press, band saw, lathe, vacuum chamber, and spray booth

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GreG WeLsH ’13 ILLUSTRATION MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Advertising Designer

Apparel Designer

Book Illustrator

Character and Asset Designer for Web and Mobile

Film Effects Creator

Fine Artist

Greeting Card Designer

Editorial Illustrators

Newspaper Graphic Artist

Poster Artist

Product and Toy Designer

Video Game Designer

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a. G. fORD CLASS OF 2007

Dan sCanLOn CLASS OF 1998

A. G. Ford is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Barack by Jonah Winter and Desmond and the Very Mean Word by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams. He’s won two NAACP Image Awards, and his clients include HarperCollins, Candlewick Press, Black Enterprise, and Simon & Schuster. His latest book is My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III.

Dan Scanlon is the director of Monsters University, which grossed almost $740 million worldwide, making it Pixar’s third highest-grossing feature fi lm; it also received the 2013 Hollywood Animation Award. Scanlon joined Pixar in 2001 as a storyboard artist for Cars and Toy Story 3, then wrote and co-directed Mater and the Ghost Light. He wrote and directed his own live-action fi lm, Tracy, in 2009.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest emPLOyers anD PUBLisHers in tHe WOrLD: American Greetings, Anheuser-Busch, Apple, Bath & Body Works, Boeing Helicopters, Cartoon Network, CBS News, Columbia Tri-Star, DC Comics, Disney Consumer Products, DreamWorks, Evenfl o, ExxonMobil, Forever 21, General Motors, Hallmark, Hasbro, InStyle, JanSport, Lego, Leo Burnett, LifeFormations, Marvel Comics, Mayo Clinic Health Solutions, Methane Studios, Mondo, Motorola, Nationwide, New York Times, Nickelodeon, Ogilvy & Mather, Pixar, Random House, Raven Software, Raytheon, Reebok, Scare Factory, Sony Pictures, Tencent Boston, Turbine Entertainment Games, Tween Brands, Upshot, WD Partners, Wall Street Journal, Wild Brain Entertainment, Williams-Sonoma, Wired Magazine, WMS Gaming, Zaner-Bloser, Zynga Games

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� e CCAD MindMarket is the only laboratory of its kind in the United States. Here, you’ll have a chance to work through real-world art and design challenges alongside faculty and other experts in the fi eld. You’ll be at the table with clients like Procter & Gamble and Harley-Davidson. You’ll even have a chance to incubate your own start-up business, surrounded by the most supportive community available to business-minded art and design students in the country. And you can take it with you when you graduate.

2012–13 CLIEnTs

Harley-Davidson

Safelite AutoGlass

Huntington Bank

Procter & Gamble

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The CCADMindMarketGet a clear advantage, now

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92% OF art GraDUates HOLD JOBs tHat matcH tHeir GOaLs

COLUMBUS IS IN THE

TOp 10BEST U.S. CITIES FOR

NEW COLLEGE GRADS

THE CREaTIVE ECOnOmY IS GROWING

5 TO 6%pER YEaR,

WITH JOBS FOR ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS INCREASING

42% BY 2018

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aLLisOn cUnDiFF ’14ANIMATION MAJOR

animation

Th e Animation program develops creative artists who aretechnologically nimble, conceptually engaged, and professionallyconnected. Taught by experienced and professionally active faculty, students are prepared with a range of skills in 2D, 3D, experimental, and motion graphics, and are encouraged to combine their 2D and 3D skills. As a result, Animation graduates work at internationally acclaimed animation studios and contribute to many popular fi lms and TV shows. Our graduates go on to work for some of the most infl uential animation studios in the world.

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JacOBsen aUGenstein ’15 ANIMATION MAJOR

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aLLisOn cUnDiFF ’14ANIMATION MAJOR

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faCILITIEs

The fi rst and only U.S. Center of Excellence for Toon Boom Animation

41 Cintiq 21UX PC stations

Stop motion lab equipped with DSLRs and Dragonframe

Sandbox Student Lounge, home to the Animation Student Collective

cHeLsea castiLLO ’13 ANIMATION MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Architectural Visualization Producer

Animator for Commercials

Augmented Reality Designer

Character Animator for Feature Films

Effects House Animator

Game Designer (online, console, and mobile)

Guerrilla Marketer

Live Theater Effects Designer

Projection Map Creator

Rapid Prototyping Producer

Television Animator (e.g., adult series, children’s television, commercials)

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sTEVE HuBBaRDCLASS OF 2010

faWn VEERasunTHORnCLASS OF 2005

Steve Hubbard is a 3D supervisor at Base FX Beijing, where he oversees layout, rigging, animation, and FX for fi lms, TV, and commercial projects. He was part of the team that won the 2012 Best Visual Effects Oscar for Life of Pi. He has also received a Bronze Telly Award and two regional Emmys.

Fawn Veerasunthorn specializes in story and visual development. She’s currently a story artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation, where she worked on Frozen and is now engaged with a new feature fi lm, set to be released in 2016. She was previously with Nickelodeon Animation Studios and Illumination Entertainment, where she contributed to Despicable Me 2 and The Lorax.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest stUDiOs anD emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: Academy of Art University, Animax, ArcLight Cinema, BBDO, Black Entertainment Television, Buck, Cartoon Network, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, The Golf Channel, J. Mendel, Lockheed Martin, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, PDI DreamWorks, Phosphor Games, Pixar, Playfi sh, Procter & Gamble, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Time Warner, TimeGate Studios, Twentieth Century Fox, Vigil Games, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Weta Digital, Xcelerate Media, YUM! Brands

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cinematic arts

Th e Cinematic Arts program prepares the next generation of storytellers to use moving pictures as their language of choice to convey the human experience and inspire, enrich, and motivate diverse audiences. Th e program employs its resources—curriculum, facilities, equipment, faculty, and partnerships—to help students balance conceptual and technical competencies within industry-oriented, highly collaborative, and personally expressive contexts. Our graduates create and direct award-winning fi lm and video for internationally acclaimed studios.

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LaUreL POWers ’14 CINEMATIC ARTS MAJOR

faCILITIEs

Integrated live-action and animation labs and facilities

A full high-defi nition facility with 1,000 square feet of shooting stage

Mac and PC labs with Cintiq monitors

A whisper room and sound recording booth

Cameras, audio recorders, microphones, tripods, lights, and moving camera equipment

Storyboard Pro, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Soundtrack Pro, GarageBand, Toon Boom Harmony, Maya, Cinema 4D, Unity Pro, and ZBrush

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CREaTIVE CaREERs

Cinematographer

Director

Editor

Motion Graphics Designer

Production Designer

Screenwriter

Sound Designer

Storyboard Artist

Technical Artist

Videographer

Visual Effects Artist

JOHnny HOcHstetLer ’14 CINEMATIC ARTS MAJOR

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COREY aumILLERCLASS OF 2006

mIKE OLEnICKCLASS OF 2000

Corey Aumiller recently became a directing fellow at the American Film Institute, where he will direct four short fi lms in two years. His fi lm and video work has been screened in festivals worldwide, and he also shows his painting work locally. His short stop-frame animation Love Letter took home the Jury Award at the 2013 Ohio Shorts festival at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Mike Olenick is an experimental narrative fi lmmaker whose works have screened at the Ann Arbor Film Festival, World Wide Video Festival, New York Underground Film Festival, Chicago Underground Film Festival, International Short Film Festival Hamburg, Rencontres Internationales, and Seattle International Film Festival. He has edited projects for Guy Maddin, Jennifer Reeder, Michael Robinson, and Sadie Benning, among others.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest stUDiOs anD emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: American Film Institute, Aqua Media, Animax, ArcLight Cinema, Base FX, BBDO, Black Entertainment Television, Center of Science & Industry (COSI), Current TV, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Fusebox, Gaia Interactive, Glavan ImageWorks, The Golf Channel, ID8 Creative, Laika Entertainment, Leftchannel, Microsoft, Newsweek, Oswald Communications, Paramount Pictures, Pixar, Playfi sh, Time Warner, Vigil Games, Walt Disney Animation Studios, YUM! Brands

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smaRT. OpEn. COLumBus.

Welcome to a town of passionate, open-minded people. An eclectic collection of neighborhoods (one of them is the Discovery District, home to CCAD) fi lled with progressive attitudes and eager to embrace anyone ready to step up and stand out. It’s a big part of what makes CCAD such a powerful launchpad for thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs. It also makes Columbus an exceptionally fun place to be.

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Be part of an incredible community, easier

Do the districtsColumbus is a city of tightly connected districts, all within a fi ve-mile stretch on High street called the High five.

Historic architecture. Culinary adventure. High art mixed with street culture. Professional sports and community events. It’s all within walking or biking distance from CCAD. And this is just a taste.

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UniversityDistrict---------------------------Eclectic. Ethnic. Music. Books. OSU campus. Late night.

sHOrt nOrtHarts District-----------------------------Bohemian. Art. Boutiques. Restaurants. Gallery Hop.

DOWntOWn---------------------------State Capitol. Historic theatres. Hotels. Riverfront.

DiscOvery Disctrict---------------------------Columbus Museum of Art. #1 library in the U.S.Topiary gardens.

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German viLLaGe -------------------------Historic architecture.Brick streets. Restaurants. Boutiques. Shop. Dine. Stroll.

Wexner center

Contemporary. World-renowned. Artistic. Performances. Exhibitions. Films.

tHe nOrtH marKetCulinary. Historic. Fresh. Foodies. Purveyors. Artisans.

Greater cOLUmBUs cOnventiOn centerUnconventional. Events destination. Modern landmark.

sOUtH camPUs GateWay

Vibrant. Happening. Buy it. Eat it. Play it. See it.

arena District-----------------------------Minor league baseball. Major league hockey. Restaurants. Live music. Nightlife.

BreWery District-----------------------------The scene. Food. Red brick.Old meets new.200 years of brewing.

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COLUMBUS IS HOME TO 15

FORTUNE 1000

COMPANIESWHERE YOU CAN START

YOUR CAREER WHILE YOU'RE STILL IN SCHOOL

(Here you’ll fi nd both.)

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COLUMBUS IS ONE OF THE

TOp 10CREATIVE SCENES IN

THE COUNTRY

CITY IN THE U.S. FOR FASHION DESIGN

EMPLOYMENT

THERE ARE MORE THAN

165RESTAURANTS, PUBS,

AND CLUBS IN DOWNTOWN ALONE

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Fine arts

Fine Arts students think adventurously and create work that unites intellectual curiosity and material skills. Th e program is the most technically diverse on campus, encompassing ceramics, drawing, glassblowing, painting, printmaking, jewelry, and sculpture. Students learn interdisciplinary approaches to conceiving, creating, and discussing work that refl ects our contemporary visual culture. Graduates of the program engage in a wide variety of activities, including gallery exhibitions, artist residencies, gallery management, curating, and teaching.

sam BranDen ’14 FINE ARTS MAJOR

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aLisOn reBer ’13 FINE ARTS MAJOR

faCILITIEs

Five buildings and four student galleries

Individual studios for advanced students

A separate studio for digital documentation of artwork

State-of–the-art facilities with fully equipped studios for ceramics, drawing, painting, glassblowing, jewelry, printmaking, and sculpture

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Kate niLes ’15 FINE ARTS MAJOR

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DericK WHitsOn ’14 phOTOGRAphY / FINE ARTS MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Art Administrator

Art Educator

College Professor

Critic

Curator

Exhibition Designer

Festival Artist

Gallery Director

Jewelry Designer

Preparator

Public Art Sculptor

Studio Artist

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InKa EssEnHIGH CLASS OF 1991

DanIEL mCKEWEn CLASS OF 2006

Inka Essenhigh is a New York studio artist and painter, represented by Victoria Miro Gallery, London. Her work has been shown at galleries and museums around the world and is featured in several public collections, including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, PS1 Contemporary Art Center, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and the Tate Gallery and the Saatchi Gallery in London.

Daniel McKewen is the owner and founder of Seagull Bags, a custom courier bag company known for durability, design, and custom embroidery. McKewen says there are two types of businesses in the courier bag space: major brands, which mass-produce, and one- or two-person “basement companies.” Seagull fi ts in between, big enough to produce at some volume, but still small enough to be fl exible and individual.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest emPLOyers anD institUtiOns in tHe WOrLD: American University, Art Institute of Chicago, Barclays Capital, Bath & Body Works, Carnegie Mellon University, Cartoon Network, Ceramics Monthly, Cleveland Museum of Art, Columbus Museum of Art, Corning Museum of Glass, Dartmouth College, The Diamond Cellar, Fifth Third Bank, Guggenheim Museum, Industrial Light + Magic, Janus Capital Group, Jeff Bailey Gallery, Kehinde Wiley, Kenyon College, Kobolt, Limited Brands, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Marlborough Gallery/Revolver, Museum of Modern Art, Robert Lee Morris Jewelry, Rutgers University, Savannah College of Art & Design, School of Visual Arts, Sears, Smithsonian Institution, Sotheby’s, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Tork, Verizon Wireless, Victoria’s Secret

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OLivia James ’14 phOTOGRAphY MAJOR

Photography

Photography students are innovative and well-versed in multiple photographic formats, navigating the full range of commercial and fi ne art photography, and moving seamlessly between classic darkroom work and cutting-edge digital tools. Our students are visionary problem solvers and independent thinkers who are prepared to contribute to commercial venues as well as the fi ne arts. Graduates of the program go on to work for international publications and corporations in addition to capturing magazine cover images of celebrities and pressing social issues.

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JUstin marimOn ’13 ADvERTISING & GRAphIC DESIGN MAJOR

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aLLisOn eZZO ’16phOTOGRAphY MAJOR

faCILITIEs

2,000-square-foot commercial photo studio with dedicated Canon 5D cameras and a large-format digital capture camera

Wide array of analog and digital cameras, equipment, and lighting

A black-and-white darkroom, a large-format darkroom, and an individual photosensitive process lab

Epson 17-, 24-, and 44-inch printers, calibrated computers, Adobe Creative Suite and Capture I, and color-controlled print-viewing stations

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evan eiseL ’14 phOTOGRAphY MAJOR

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Jessica Hess ’14phOTOGRAphY MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Architectural Photographer

Corporate and Public Relations Photographer

Curator

Editorial Illustration Photographer

Fine Artist

Image Processor

Internet/Interactive Producer

Photo Editor

Photography Teacher

Portrait Photographer

Product and Food Photographer

Retoucher

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manJaRI sHaRma CLASS OF 2004

CHaD HunT CLASS OF 1994

Manjari Sharma’s images have appeared in such publications as Forbes India, Vogue India, GEO, The New York Times, Huffi ngton Post, and Life, as well as online at NPR.org. She received an honorable mention for the prestigious Santa Fe Prize in 2012, and she was invited as a “Shots and Works” artist for LOOK 3: Festival of the Photograph in 2013.

Chad Hunt’s recent endeavors have embedded him with the American military, both deployed in Afghanistan and in training at home. His image of a remote outpost in Afghanistan made the cover of Time in 2006. In addition to his award-winning military work, he creates images for assignments ranging from corporate annual reports to mechanical instructions to portraits.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest OrGaniZatiOns anD emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: American Greetings, Anthropologie, ArcLight Cinema, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Culinary Institute of America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Express, Gap, Gene Siskel Film Center, Heinz, Huffi ngton Post, IDC Design Group, JoAnn Stores, The Knitting Factory, Nestlé, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rocky Brands, Rolling Stone, Tate Gallery, Time, Toyota, Turtle Rock Productions, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Vogue, Wal-Mart

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Francis WiLDer ’13 &sLOan cOFFin ’14INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAJORS

industrial Design

Th e Industrial Design department prepares highly creative, motivated, and visionary design leaders to recognize and respond to the inherent diversity of today’s world. Students learn to analyze, defi ne, conceptualize, and address complex issues in a global marketplace—with real-world collaborations that address contemporary issues in our profession. Our students create knowledge and practical value for humanity, have a bias toward action and the exhilaration of discovery, and foster co-creation of real solutions. Th ey go on to produce award-winning designs for the most recognized and respected domestic and international fi rms.

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micHaeL yOUnG ’13INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAJOR

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faCILITIEs

21-inch Cintiq tablets

ShopBot 3D router capable of cutting material 5’ x 8’ x 1’

Stratasys 3D printer capable of printing 10” x 10” x 10” complex designs in plastic

Tormach CNC for precise cutting of any material

Universal laser cutter

DaviD PFLUeGer ’14 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAJOR

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cODy mccLUnG ’14INDUSTRIAL DESIGN MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Commercial Equipment Designer

Consumer Electronics Designer

Furniture Designer

Garment Designer

Housewares Designer

Industrial Tool Designer

Interaction Designer

Medical Device Designer

Personal Products Designer

Retail Display Designer

Shoe Designer

Sports Equipment Designer

Toy Designer

Trade Exhibit Designer

User Experience Designer

User Interface Designer

Vehicle Designer

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GORDOn DOWnEY CLASS OF 2007

Gordon Downey is a designer and illustrator for Big Monster Toys, a toy and game design fi rm. He invents, designs, and builds toy concepts for manufacture for clients such as Mattel/Fisher-Price, Hasbro/Playskool, Spin Master, Playmates, JAKKS Pacifi c, and many others.

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OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: American Electric Power, Big Monster Toys, Bissell Homecare, Bosch, Bridgestone/Firestone, Callaway Golf, Crate & Barrel, DeCrane Aerospace, DuPont Liquid Packaging Systems, Express, Faurecia Automotive, Ford, Frigidaire, General Motors, Hasbro, Little Tikes, Lowe’s, Mary Kay, Mattel, MetLife, Motorola, Nike, Procter & Gamble, Rocky Brands, Rubbermaid, Target, Texas Instruments, Toro, United States Navy, Wacom Technology, WD Partners, Whirlpool

maRK mnICH CLASS OF 1997

Mark Mnich is a senior designer and director of business development at Priority Designs, an internationally recognized industrial design consultancy and product development fi rm that works with companies such as American Standard, Mead, Lowe’s, Rawlings, and Nike Golf. He has led both design and engineering teams for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies all the way to entrepreneurs.

On Campus

Design square apartmentsNew apartment-style living with walls of glass and private bedrooms for four

schottenstein Hall Suites with two bedrooms, private bathrooms, and a common area

Off CampusMany of our upper-level students live in adjacent districts

Rest Your Head

On-campus housing provides a safe little oasis in the center of a vibrant city. At CCAD, we have two options available for all students. And many of our upper-level students live in adjacent districts, where housing is affordable, even in the hippest of areas.

fuel Your Drive

On or off campus, you’ll eat like a foodie. Our dining hall is new and beautiful—and the food is seriously delicious. Busy? You can grab a smoothie or swing through our in-and-out option on the way to your studio. And we’re pretty much in the heart of a gourmet city, where you’ll find more than 50 food trucks prowling around the streets, even in the middle of the night.

Love the way you live, here

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Be Inspired

Campus life is hopping. Movies on the lawn, long nights in the labs, Skype sessions with big-time alums—you’ll hardly have time to sit for coffee in the student center. The energy at CCAD is catching. Student-led exhibitions happen all over campus, all the time. Off campus, you’ll find galleries, museums, and creative industries all within walking or biking distance.

Find out more at www.ccad.edu/ccad-campus/campus-life

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OLivia mitcHeLL ’13 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR

Fashion Design

Th e Fashion Design program guides students in their transformation from creative young artists to skilled, industry-ready professionals by providing them with an education based in both the fundamental design concepts and the technical skills used in the fashion design industry. Fashion Design graduates must be not only technically strong, but also thoughtful and innovative, with a keen eye for emerging trends and a global perspective of the fashion design industry. Th ey go on to win red- carpet competitions, work for international companies, and start their own award-winning lines.

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yiLei FU ’14 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR

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KatHarine e. Hire ’13 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR

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Dax KaUser ’13 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR

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faCILITIEs

Six large studios with sewing labs, pattern and draping lab, dye lab, computer lab, and drawing lab

Three walls of windows and skylights that provide natural light

Industry-standard machinery, including Juki industrial sewing machines, zigzag machines, a cover-stitch machine, home sewing machines, machine knitting equipment (including fi ne-gauge and bulky machines), an industrial blind-stitch sewing machine, and Consew serger machines

Professional tailoring equipment

Miscellaneous professional equipment, including all major appliances

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nGOcKHanH nGO ’13 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Boutique Owner

Buyer

Costume Designer

Fashion Designer (women’s, men’s, children’s)

Fashion Forecaster

Fiber/Textile Designer

Merchandiser

Patternmaker

Public Relations Professional

Stylist

Technical Designer

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GEnOVEVa CHRIsTOff CLASS OF 2009

BRunO GRIZZOCLASS OF 1996

After working for La Senza, Express, RG Barry, and Wardrobe Therapy, Genoveva Christoff started her own company, Genoveva Christoff. In 2012, she was featured in the Diet Pepsi Style Studio Fashion Show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City and was the fi rst runner-up in the Adrianna Papell for E! Live from the Red Carpet competition. Her clothing is available at Brigade Columbus, and an accessories line is in development.

In his career as a fashion designer, Bruno Grizzo has worked for Calvin Klein and Lanvin and opened his own Bruno Grizzo label in 2006, which earned him two coveted Gen Art fashion awards. In 2010, he began illustrating for companies such as Halston, Kate Spade, Coach, and Ann Taylor. His work has also been featured in Surface, Victor, and Town & Country.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest BranDs anD DesiGners in tHe WOrLD: Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfi tters, Amy Butler Design, Ann Taylor Loft, Bath & Body Works, Carhartt, Chico’s, Coach, Coldwater Creek, Converse, Docker’s, Dress Barn, Eddie Bauer, Express, Fossil, Gap, Haggar, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, J.Crew, Justice, Kohl’s, Lane Bryant, La Senza, Limited Brands, Longaberger, Nautica, OshKosh B’gosh, Payless, Pepe Jeans of London, Polo Ralph Lauren, RG Barry, Sansovino 6, Target, Timberland, Tommy Hilfi ger, Tween Brands, Urban Outfi tters, Victoria’s Secret, White House Black Market

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ByUL cHOi ’15 INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR

interior Design

As the world continues to look for better ways for us to interact with our environment, it matters more than ever for interior spaces to be both beautiful and benefi cial. Th e Interior Design program teaches research, planning, design, and problem solving through real-world exercises, as well as courses in hand sketching, computer modeling, and communication. Supporting it all is a fundamental commitment to career preparation. Graduates go on to plan, design, and implement interiors for major architectural, hospitality, and retail fi rms worldwide.

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faCILITIEs

Fully equipped lighting lab, print lab, and computer labs

An encyclopedic material samples library, including catalogs and fl at-fi le storage

A fab lab with a laser cutter and 3D printers for prototype fabrication of models, furniture, and objects

A wood shop for furniture making and model work

A construction demonstration area with a full-scale mockup, open studios, and model-building space

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Team built: Phuong Nguyen, Karrie Platfoot, Maurshell Stokes, & Ellen Yersavich

Study model

Team built: Phuong Nguyen, Karrie Platfoot, Maurshell Stokes, & Ellen Yersavich

Study model

PHUOnG nGUyen ’13 INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR

CREaTIVE CaREERs

Educational Designer

Electronic Visualization Designer

Health Care and Assisted Living Designer

Hospitality Designer

Lab Designer

Offi ce Designer

Project Manager

Retail Designer

Space Planner

Staging Specialist

Textile Designer

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BRIannE DEROLpH CLASS OF 2007

sEOnG mO KIm CLASS OF 2010

Brianne DeRolph worked at Fitch as senior environments designer before founding her own design company, DriftIndustry, in 2009. DriftIndustry’s clients included Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Herradura Tequila, SC Johnson, and Lane Bryant. DeRolph has recently co-founded a new company, Sidecar Creative, that will specialize in designing unique retail and hospitality spaces with an emphasis on customer experience.

Seong Mo Kim is an assistant manager on the retail team of D.P.J. & Partners, a fi rm in South Korea that supervises the design and construction of offi ces and boutiques for Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Christian Dior, and Piaget. His previous position was with RIDGE Planning & Construction, where he created shop drawings for the High1 Resort Hotel and the Conrad Hotel in Seoul.

OUr stUDents are sOUGHt aFter By sOme OF tHe strOnGest emPLOyers in tHe WOrLD: Abercrombie & Fitch, Alterna Kitchen Bath + Home, Buckley Air Force Base, Fitch, Fusion Interior Design, Herman Miller Workplace, Kroger, Limited Brands, Loffredo Brooks Architects, Meyers & Associates, New Art Interiors, Perkins Eastman, Taylor Design, Tecton Architects, WD Partners, Wilson Associates

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The CCaD application

1. sign up for an account

First, visit ccad.slideroom.com and sign up for an account.

2. review application details

Once you have your account, log into SlideRoom, choose your entry term, and review the details about how to prepare your application materials.

3. submit your application

When your application materials are ready, log back into SlideRoom and submit your application.

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How to apply

The college application process is not as daunting as it seems. Here, we’ve streamlined the steps for you.

Items we need from you

1. evidence of your creativity

We want to see any kind of work that showcases your creativity. Dare to be different! You are creative, and so are we—so show us what you love to do, and we’ll help you fi nd your place here at CCAD. Questions about your options? We’re glad to talk about them with you.

2. Letters of recommendation (at least one)

We require at least one letter of recommendation from an art instructor, guidance counselor, professional artist, or employer who can speak to your abilities and talents. Send us contact information (full name, title, email address, and mailing address) for each person from whom you plan to request a recommendation.

3. Personal statement (500+ words)

Tell us about your artistic, academic, and career goals and why you wish to pursue an education at CCAD. It’s best if you type your personal statement in a separate document before starting the online application.

4. application fee ($40)

This is required to submit your application.

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5. aP/iB test scores

If you completed Advanced Placement coursework through the College Board or participated in an International Baccalaureate program, request offi cial test scores and send them to us so you can receive credit.

If YOu aRE a TRansfER sTuDEnT (InTERnaTIOnaL sTuDEnT)

items 1–4 from above transfer requirements, along with:

5. tOeFL/ieLts test scores

Proof of English profi ciency is required. If you’re from a country where English is not the sole offi cial language, we need you to meet the minimum required score on one of the following tests:• TOEFL iBT 61• IELTS 6.0

Items you’ll ask others to send us

If YOu aRE a fREsHman (u.s. CITIZEn)

1. current high school transcript(s) or GeD certifi cate

Ask your counselor or other high school offi cial to submit your high school transcript (grades 9–12). If you have coursework from another high school that doesn’t appear on your current transcript, we need to see that, too. You’ll have to connect with that school and ask them to send it to us.

2. college credit transcript (if applicable)

If you received college credit as a high school student, we need to see that transcript. Call the college’s registrar and request that offi cial transcripts be sent directly to CCAD from each college you attended.

3. Final high school and college transcripts

After you graduate from high school, send us a transcript or transcripts that refl ect your fi nal grades.

4. act or sat scores

Have the testing agency send your scores directly to CCAD unless the scores appear on your high school transcript.

5. aP/iB test scores

If you completed Advanced Placement coursework through the College Board or participated in an International Baccalaureate program, request offi cial test scores and send them to us so you can receive credit.

If YOu aRE a fREsHman (InTERnaTIOnaL sTuDEnT)

items 1–3 from above, along with:

4. tOeFL/ieLts test scores

Proof of English profi ciency is required. If you’re from a country where English is not the sole offi cial language, we need you to meet the minimum required score on one of the following tests:• TOEFL iBT 61• IELTS 6.0

If YOu aRE a TRansfER sTuDEnT (u.s. CITIZEn)

1. Optional additions to the online application

You may wish to upload a resume, CV, or other documents with your application.

2. college transcripts

We need an offi cial transcript from each college you attended, with the most recent transcript refl ecting a 2.0 minimum grade point average. Call the college registrar and request that they send it directly to CCAD.

3. High school transcript(s) or GeD certifi cate (if applicable)

We only need this if you’ve completed fewer than 45 hours of college credit.

4. Final transcripts

If you’re currently enrolled in college-level work, you’ll need to submit a transcript that refl ects your fi nal grades.

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Dates and Deadlines

FOr sPrinG 2014

December 1, 2013 Spring semester entry application deadline

January 13, 2014 Spring semester classes begin

FOr FaLL 2014

December 1, 2013 Early Action application deadlineFor students who have a fully developed portfolio and want to be considered for our highest scholarship programs

February 15, 2014 Priority application deadlineFor students who have submitted the FAFSA and want to ensure full consideration for fi nancial aid

august 1, 2014 Final Regular Decision application deadline

august 25, 2014 Fall semester classes begin

CCaD Test Codes

Use the following codes when requesting test scores:

• ACT: 3281• SAT/PROFILE/TOEFL: 1085

Contact us

mailing address: AdmissionsColumbus College of Art & Design60 Cleveland AvenueColumbus, OH 43215

email address: admissions@ccad.eduWebsite: www.ccad.edu/admissions telephone: 614.222.3261toll-free: 877.997.CCAD (2223)Fax: 614.232.8344

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What’s available1. FaFsa

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the foundation of your fi nancial aid package. All U.S. students and U.S. prospective students are required to fi le it every year.

2. ccaD scholarships

Each year, we award renewable merit scholarships ($28,000–$60,000) to incoming freshmen. Comparable scholarships are also available for transfer students.

For more information, visit www.ccad.edu/admissions/scholarships

3. Grants

Grants are funds that do not have to be repaid. The programs described below are available based on fi nancial need.

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

You must be enrolled, be pursuing a degree, and demonstrate exceptional fi nancial need to qualify for a Pell Grant.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT

You must be enrolled, be pursuing a degree, and demonstrate exceptional fi nancial need to qualify for a FSEOG award.

STATE GRANTS

Many states provide need-based educational grants to their residents. Eligibility is typically determined by completing the FAFSA according to deadlines established by each state.

CCAD GRANTS

CCAD offers a limited number of grants.

4. Loans

Loans must be repaid after graduation. Here are some commonly used loan programs:

FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN

Federal Perkins Loans are low-interest, long-term loans made through the Financial Aid Offi ce to undergraduate students with fi nancial need. Perkins Loans are guaranteed by the federal government, and have an initial nine-month grace period before repayment begins.

FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN

Direct loans are the major form of self-help aid. They are available through the U.S. Department of Education and can be subsidized or unsubsidized.

FEDERAL DIRECT PARENT LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (PLUS)

Parents with an eligible credit history can take out a PLUS loan through the U.S. Department of Education to help pay undergraduate education expenses for their dependent children who are enrolled at least half-time at CCAD.

ALTERNATIVE STUDENT LOAN

Private lenders can provide so-called alternative loans to fi ll gaps between students’ fi nancial aid packages and their total educational costs. These loans can be used for more than just tuition, including expenses such as room and board, travel, study abroad, computers, and art supplies.

5. ccaD employment

On-campus employment through the Federal College Work-Study Program is a part of many CCAD students’ fi nancial aid packages. You may work up to 15 hours per week during the school year, and up to 40 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks.

6. veterans’ Benefi ts

CCAD is approved by the State Approving Agency and the Veterans Administration for educational benefi ts for veterans.

Financing your education

2013–2014 Expenses

*The tuition above is for full-time students taking 12 to 18 credit hours; any credit hours over 18 may be approved for an additional $1,146 per credit hour charge.

Rent for off-campus private apartments in the Columbus area ranges from about $250 to $550 per month; food and other basic living expenses range from $150 to $400 per month.

All students receive a 10 percent discount on most items in the CCAD Supply Store.

Per semester Per year

scheduling deposit (nonrefundable, but deducted from tuition and fees once a student registers)

n/a $100

residence hall security deposit (refundable; residence hall students only)

n/a $300

tuition, undergraduate* $14,436 $28,872

room and board Freshmen

Transfer students

$3,475–$4,915

$4,090–$4,915

$6,950–$9,830

$8,180–$9,830

registration fee (nonrefundable)

$60 $120

General fee $150 $300

Health insurance (optional; estimated, coverage includes summer months)

U.S. citizen

International student

$715

$624 ($728 if attending Spring Semester only)

$1,430

$1,248

Lab fees (approximate) $300 $600

mOre tHan

$16.5 MILLION in scHOLarsHiPs OFFereD

98%OF stUDents Get FinanciaL aiD

WitH an averaGe amOUnt OF aLmOst

$19,000

at CCaD, we want every student to have an opportunity to pursue their passion, regardless of their means.

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How to apply for aid1. Financial aid and the FaFsa

The FAFSA is the foundation of your fi nancial aid package. All U.S. students and U.S. prospective students are required to fi le it every year, as early in the year as possible.

To send your FAFSA results to CCAD, enter our code when you fi le: 003039

2. Financial aid you automatically apply for When you apply to ccaD and complete the FaFsa

Apply to CCAD and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadlines—choosing CCAD as a recipient of your results—and you’ve applied for the following scholarships, loans, grants, and benefi ts:

CCAD SCHOLARSHIPS

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT

STATE GRANTS (must meet your state’s deadlines)

CCAD GRANTS

FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN

FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS

CCAD EMPLOYMENT

3. Financial aid you need to connect with your High school Guidance counselor about Before you apply

SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS

OHIO GOVERNOR’S YOUTH ART EXHIBITION

ARTS RECOGNITION AND TALENT SEARCH

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY

4. Financial aid that takes a Little extra effort (above and Beyond your college application and the FaFsa)

FEDERAL DIRECT PARENT LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (PLUS)

If you are enrolled at least half-time, your parents can then submit a PLUS loan application through our Financial Aid offi ce.

ALTERNATIVE STUDENT LOAN

Applicants must have an established, positive credit score. A student with no credit will usually need a cosigner. Contact our Financial Aid offi ce to apply.

VETERANS’ BENEFITS

To apply, you should fi rst be accepted to CCAD. Then you can submit an application for benefi ts to the Veterans Administration offi ce. If you qualify for benefi ts, you will then send us a certifi cate of eligibility or letter of authorization from the Veterans Administration prior to, or at the time of, registration for classes.

Dates and Deadlinesmarch

In late March, all accepted students receive a pre-registration packet that includes tuition and room and board amounts for the upcoming academic year.

may

May 3 is the deadline for Fall Semester 2014 students to pay the scheduling fee and residence hall security deposit. Because residence hall spaces are assigned on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, you are encouraged to send the residence hall security deposit well in advance of the deadline to avoid being placed on a waiting list.

July

Tuition bills are mailed in July to accepted students who have paid their scheduling fee.

august

Tuition must be paid (or payment arrangements made) by August 8. All accounts must be paid in full in order for students to enroll in succeeding semesters or to receive copies of diplomas and transcripts.

Contact us For all Financial aid and Payment Plan Questions

One–Stop Student Services Columbus College of Art & Design60 Cleveland AvenueColumbus, OH 43215

email address: fi nancialaid@ccad.eduWebsite: www.ccad.edu/admissions/fi n-aid telephone: 614.222.3295toll-free: 877.997.CCAD (2223)

For all Other Questions

AdmissionsColumbus College of Art & Design60 Cleveland AvenueColumbus, OH 43215

email address: admissions@ccad.eduWebsite: www.ccad.edu/admissions telephone: 614.222.3261toll-free: 877.997.CCAD (2223)Fax: 614.232.8344

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Admissions 60 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Oh 43215

www.ccad.edu/admissions

admissions@ccad.edu

@CCADedu

facebook.com/CCADAdmissions

youtube.com/CCADedu

@CCADedu

DeGrees OFFereD

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

maJOrs

Advertising & Graphic Design

Animation

Cinematic Arts

Fashion Design

Fine Arts

Illustration

Industrial Design

Interior Design

photography

minOrs

Art history

Art Therapy

Copywriting

Creative Writing

Design history

Fashion Design

Fine Arts

Literature

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.

CCAD complies with all local, state, and federal laws concerning civil rights. Educational programs, admissions, housing, and employment practices are free of any discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age.