- 4 Year
- DETROIT, MI
College for Creative Studies
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- DETROIT, MI
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 568 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
CCS is back to in-person instruction! The health and safety of our students and campus community are our top priority. This is why we have taken every measure to ensure our students can learn and create safely in our studios and classrooms. You can find all of the details on CCS's response to Covid-19 on our Peacock Nation portal. Learn More
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- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade unavailable
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade A
About
CCS has been teaching art and design since 1906. We are a world-class institution that has conceptual thinking, creative problem solving, visual communication and technical expertise at the heart of everything we do. Our highly-accomplished faculty maintain connections as professionals in their respective industries, and bring their years of experience and expertise to the classroom.
CCS alumni know success. They are entrepreneurs and working artists. Fortune 500 companies hire them- they work where you want to work, and the make the things we use every day. Their stories are a testament to the impact CCS alumni are making in the art/design world. Over 460 companies and organizations have participated in our recruitment events to interview and hire CCS students over the last three years. Our students get internships and jobs around the country and outside the US.
CCS offers excellent studio facilities, a variety of student support services, and active student activities and clubs.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Ikigai: A Workshop for Finding and Pursuing Your Creative Path
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In this online workshop, Assistant Director of Admissions, Brandi Keeler, walks you through some exercises to help you discover your "ikigai". The Japanese concept of IKIGAI refers to a person's "Purpose in Life" or "The Reason Why You Get Up in the Morning". Many CCS alum are pursuing and living their ikigai with great success. You'll learn how you can combine what you love, what you're good at, what you feel the world needs and what you can get paid to do. This workshops can help you choose a career path and/or major that allows you to pursue your own ikigai!
CCS Major Insights: Craft & Material Studies
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This live webinar will feature Craft & Material Studies faculty, who will open your eyes about what you would learn and create as a student in the program which has students creating work in Ceramics, Glass, Fiber & Textiles, Metalsmithing & Jewelry. See examples of student work, sponsored research projects, and ask questions. An admissions representative will also discuss what we look for in an application portfolio and ways you can create work if you haven't had any formal art classes or training.
Can you Imagine: Amazing Careers in Art & Design
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Yoda, the Batmobile, The Simpsons, the Ford Mustang GT, the Disney Series Big City Greens, and even Olympic champion Usain Bolt’s tennis shoes …the list goes on... But what do they all have in common? All were imagined, designed and created by CCS alumni. Hear more about our many successful alumni and their creative careers, and find out how you can prepare for a creative career of your own!
CCS Major Insights: Entertainment Arts - Game
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This live webinar will feature Game program faculty, who will offer insights about the world of Game Design and creating 2D and 3D CGI for the worlds that hold so many people enthralled. Learn how our program prepares you to create immersive gameplay experiences across platforms, including mobile, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), as well as realistic environments and assets for film. See examples of student work, sponsored research projects, and ask questions. An Admissions representative will also discuss what we look for in an application portfolio and ways you can create work if you haven't had any formal art classes or training.
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- Industrial and Product Design69 Graduates
- Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects47 Graduates
- Illustration42 Graduates
- Graphic Design25 Graduates
- Commercial and Advertising Art21 Graduates
- Arts14 Graduates
- Photography13 Graduates
- Fine Arts11 Graduates
- Interior Design10 Graduates
- Art Teacher Education6 Graduates
Fashion Design
Unlike any other program, CCS’s Fashion Design program integrates both apparel and accessories design so you gain head-to-toe preparation for the fashion industry — from daywear and couture to footwear and handbags. Conceive, make and merchandise your original fashion apparel and accessories all in a single program.
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