Highlights

CCS offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and Master of Fine Arts degrees in two majors.

The College for Creative Studies is among the nation's leading colleges of art and design. Students can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the following majors: advertising design, animation and digital media, art education, crafts, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interior design, photography, product design, and transportation design.

At the College for Creative Studies, first-year students can enter their chosen department and concentrate their studies in one area or spend their first semester "undeclared" and take an orientation class to learn about the eleven studio majors. While students are immersed in their chosen area of study immediately upon entering CCS, they are also encouraged to take classes outside of their major to broaden their skills.

University Attributes

Located in the heart of Detroit's Cultural Center, the College for Creative Studies' campus provides an ideal setting for future artists and designers. The CCS campus is made up of 16 acres, with approximately 225,000 square feet of instruction space in eight buildings. With a top-notched Campus Safety Office and excellent parking and accommodations, CCS makes it easy for students to feel comfortable while earning their college degree.

Degrees Available

• Bachelors
• Master of Arts
• Masters

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Other

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

College for Creative Studies's Mission Statement

The College for Creative Studies nurtures the creativity that is vital to the enrichment of modern culture. The College educates visual artists and designers, knowledgeable in varied fields, who will be leaders in creative professions that shape society and advance economic growth. The College fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, embrace their responsibilities as citizens of diverse local and global communities, and learn throughout their lives. The College engages in community service by offering opportunities for artistic development and opening career pathways to talented individuals of all ages.

Year Founded

1962