2021 CCS Majors and Statistics

What We Offer

Advertising Design

Copywriting

Art Practice Communication Design Craft & Material Studies

What’s your interest? We’ll help you find the right path.

Ceramics Fiber & Textiles Furniture Glass Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Entertainment Arts

Animation Concept Design Digital Film Game Design

Art Education

Foundation Undeclared Liberal Arts Creative Entrepreneurship

Precollege Programs Dual Enrollment Summer Experience Precollege Courses

Interested in Painting Printmaking Sculpture Installation Time-Based Media

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Advertising Design

Art Practice

Interested in Art Furniture Ceramics Fiber & Textile Design Glassblowing Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design

Interested in Animation Movies Video Games Storyboarding 3D Modeling

Interested in Apparel Design Accessories Design Fashion Footwear Design Colors & Materials Fashion Trends Fashion Business

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Entertainment Arts

Fashion Design

Interested in Digital Photography Traditional Photography Studio Lighting Photo Editing Photojournalism Videography

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Interested in Colors & Materials Environment Design Furniture & Lighting Design Ergonomics of Space Forecasting Interior Decorating Architecture See

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Illustration

Interior Design

Photography

Interested in Sneaker Design Toy Design Sports Gear Design Furniture Design UX/UI Design Design for Change

Interested in Cars, Boats & Planes Mass Transit Design Vehicle Interior Design Mobility Autonomous Vehicles

Interested in Teaching Art Theory Classroom Setting Art Making Museum Education

Graduate Programs Art Education Color & Materials Design Interaction Design Motion Design Systems Design Thinking Transportation Design

Craft & Material Studies

Interested in Drawing/Sketching Editorial Illustration Graphic Novels Storyboarding Comics Character Design

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Product Design

Interested in Graphic Design Web/App Design User Experience Motion Design Typography See

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Fashion Design Illustration Interior Design Photography Product Design Transportation Design Teacher Certification Program

Interested in The “Big Idea” Art Direction Advertising Marketing Idea Generation Social Media

Communication Design

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Transportation Design

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Art Education

15 water bottles are recycled for every one pair of glasses designed by CCS alumnus Evan Sparrow at Genusee Eyewear

The proof is in the numbers When someone tells you they’re making it happen – doing good work, finishing first or fastest or best – don’t just take their word for it. Do some digging.

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463

21

international outdoor companies employ CCS alumni in creative positions

Art auction houses, including Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips, all experienced a record year in sales in 2018.

Sotheby’s auctioned a KAWS piece that was valued at $1.5 million for $2.66 million

companies came to CCS to recruit in the last three years, and 148 were international companies

Our alumni are employed by companies, galleries, museums and studios where you want to work and they know the quality of a CCS education

The arts contributed $804.2 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, more than agriculture or transportation

More than one million artists and designers work in the U.S.

Source: National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, arts.gov

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov

$22,000

The average scholarship/grant package (money that is not repaid) for incoming students in 2020/2021

18

alumni work at Apple

Artists do better in the professional world — 88% are satisfied with their current work and the number of artists in the workforce has increased by 6% over the last decade Source: snaap.indiana.edu and nea.gov

CCS enrolls more than 1,400 students from 31 states and 28 countries

$27M

The amount CCS commits in institutionally funded scholarships and grants for students

Three alumni are working in high-profile jobs for Lego Megan Shellenbarger ‘09, Communication Design Leah Weston Kaae ‘88, Art Practice (Fine Arts) Matt Betteker ‘09, Product Design

Two alumni are responsible for uniforms and shoes worn during the 2016 Olympics Astin Davis ‘13, Advertising Design Guercy Eugene ‘13, Product Design

90+

sponsored research projects (students working directly with industry artists and designers) took place between 2017 — 2020

Advertising Design

Fact

Alumni have had ads featured during the Super Bowl, Oscars and Olympics

Career Choices Account Executive App Designer Art Director Brand Manager Brand Strategist Copywriter Creative Director Design Director Design Strategist Digital Ad Strategist Digital Content Manager Digital Designer Graphic Designer Interaction Designer Interactive Art Director Mobile Media Designer Motion Graphics Designer Producer Social Content Manager Social Copywriter Social Media Graphic Designer Social Media Manager TV & Radio Producer Visual Designer Web Designer

Students have created actual advertising campaigns for Goldfish, Capri Sun and Walmart

Detroit is the fourth largest advertising market in the U.S., with agencies hiring hundreds of our alumni

Real-world Students are taking classes in agencies, taught by industry professionals

Art Practice

Alumna LaKela Brown exhibited artwork at Art Basel Miami Beach — North America’s premier art show

Graduates’ work has been exhibited at the Guggenheim, MoMA and worldwide

Career Choices Art Administrator Art Appraiser Art Buyer Art Conservationist Art Consultant Art Critic Art Educator Art Fabricator Art Handler/Installer Artist in Residence Art Therapist Color and Materials Designer Community Artist Curator Exhibition Designer Exhibit Manager Film Industry Fabricator Freelance Entrepreneur Gallery Owner or Director Independent Artist Independent Business Entrepreneur Model Designer/Maker Museum Educator Performance Artist Printmaker Prop Designer Public Artist Sculptor Set Designer Sound Artist Studio Artist Videographer

24-hour access to semi-private studios for juniors and seniors, allowing for the self-directed development of a signature body of work

State-of-the-art foundry — includes iron, bronze and aluminum pours

Two alumni have been included in the prestigious Whitney Biennial — Michael E. Smith and Kevin Beasley

STEM-designated program

Communication Design

Career Choices Advertising Designer App Designer Branding/Identity Designer Brand Manager Creative Director Design Director Design Strategist Digital Content Manager Digital Designer Editorial Designer Environment Designer Exhibit Designer

Alumni work in top graphic, motion and interaction design studios all over the world

Alumna Kelli Miller designed the opening graphics for John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” show on HBO

Graphic Designer Interaction Designer Interactive Art Director Mobile Media Designer Motion Graphic Designer Multimedia Graphic Designer Social Media Digital Designer Social Media Director User Experience Designer User Interface Designer Visual Designer Web Designer Web/Mobile Media Designer

Students have access to VR, touch screens, projection mapping, Makey Makey, Arduino and more in a specialized interaction lab

Look around Named one of the top graphic design schools

by Graphic Design USA

Alumni are responsible for designing the brands you see and use every day

Ceramics | Fiber & Textiles | Furniture | Glass | Metalsmithing & Jewelry

Craft & Material Studies

Career Choices Apparel Designer Art Educator Blacksmith Ceramic Artist Clay Modeler Color & Trim Designer Colorist Costume Designer Fashion Accessories Designer Furniture Designer Gallery Owner Glass Artist

12

students created wallpaper designs for Guild & Grace that moved into retail production

Yoda

Independent Artist Jewelry Designer Material Designer Metalsmith Mold Maker Ornamental Architecture Fabricator Print & Pattern Designer Prop Designer Sculptor Set Designer Surface Designer Textile Designer Tile Designer

Legendary Jedi Master who first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back (1980), fabricated by CCS alumna

Alumni land jobs doing what they love and where you wouldn’t expect

Impressive array of industry-grade equipment and shops for students to create anything they imagine

Alumnus Jeremey Levitt designs custom furniture and lighting in awardwinning interiors across the country

STEM-designated program

Animation | Concept Design | Digital Film | Game Design

Entertainment Arts

Two Batmobiles

There are only six Batmobiles in the history of film — which means CCS alumni have designed one third of them

Hi-tech Full virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) labs

Career Choices 3D Artist 3D Character Artist 3D Modeler 3D Production Artist 3D Visualization Artist Animator Armature Builder CG Artist Character Animator Cinematics Director Cinematographer Colorist Compositor Concept Artist Creative Visualization Designer

Digital Designer Digital Media Creator Digital Product Designer Director Editor Entertainment Designer Environment Artist Flash Artist FX Artist Game Artist/Designer/ Developer Hair & Cloth Artist Interactive Imaging Layout Artist Level Designer Lighter Look Development Artist

Maquette Builder Matchmover Matte Painter Mocap Artist Motion Graphics Artist Multimedia Specialist Rigger Stop-Motion Animator Storyboard Artist Texture Painter VFX Artist VFX Supervisor Video Game Specialist Videographer Video Producer Weapon Artist Web Artist

15+

films in the comic universe that CCS alumni have had key roles to help bring iconic characters to life

The only concept design program in the world led by Hollywood Concept Artist Tim Flattery

18+

movies animated by alumnus Dave Hardin at Disney

Fashion Design

The only program with an Advisory Council of fashion icons, including: Amazon Private Label, Lauren Pierce Atelier, Linda Dresner, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA), Eileen Fisher, The Forbes Company, B.May Bags, Tracy Reese, The Row/ Dualstar Entertainment Group, and John Varvatos

Annual Fashion Symposium hosts international designers to recruit students

Largest and most equipped Fashion Design department in the U.S., including high-end machines and a warehouse full of leather, canvas and metal hardware, zippers, etc.

Career Choices Accessories Designer Apparel Designer Buyer Entrepreneur Fashion Designer Fashion Retail Professional Footwear Designer

Handbag Designer Leather Goods Designer Merchandiser Pattern Maker Production Developer Production Manager Stylist Trend Researcher

Student Kayla Donaldson won Best of Show at Graduate Fashion Week in London, England

Students travel internationally to fashion hot spots to learn from industry experts – Paris, London, New York, Milan

Illustration

Department Chair Don Kilpatrick designed the medals for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics

Alumnus Tommy Scott received an Emmy for the “Pickle Rick” episode of the Rick and Morty show on Cartoon Network

Career Choices Advertising Illustrator Art Educator Character Artist Children’s Book Illustrator Comic Book Artist Concept Artist Conceptual Illustrator for Video Games/Film Creative Director Digital Illustrator Digital Matte Illustrator Digital Painter Digital Photo Illustrator Digitec Compositor Editorial Illustrator Entertainment Designer Environment Artist Fashion Illustrator Freelance Illustrator Gallery Artist Graphic Novel Illustrator Illustrator Merchandising Illustrator Motion Illustrator/Designer Multimedia Designer Storyboard Artist Textile Pattern Illustrator Visual Artist Visual Development Illustrator Web Designer

Alumnus Ryan Savas brings stories to life for Netflix Animation

One Alumnus Gary Brook illustrated all of the packaging for Star Wars toys and collectibles

of only five visual artists to receive the prestigious Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University — Alumnus Mario Moore

Interior Design

Alumni work internationally in color and trim, commercial and residential design, exhibit design, and retail and hospitality design

AR Students use augmented reality to design and walk through spaces

Alumna Michelle Killen designs top-of-the-line interiors for Cadillac

Three CCS alumni take top honors at some of the most prestigious awards in architecture for their commercial and hospitality designs

Named as one of the “Best Interior Design Bachelor’s Degrees”

by College Choice

Career Choices Color & Materials Designer Color & Materials Specialist Color & Trim Designer Commercial Interior Designer Corporate Interior Designer Display Designer Exhibit Designer Facilities Design Manager Furniture Designer Hospitality Interior Designer Interior Designer Lighting Designer Residential Designer Retail Interior Designer Space Planner Virtual Reality Designer

Photography

Automotive – Alumnus Michael Simari shoots Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and others for Car and Driver

Named One of the Best Colleges for film and photography by Niche

Sports – Alumnus Patrick Daly shoots for Nike, Reebok, New Balance, Warrior Hockey and Foot Locker

Career Choices Architectural Photographer Art/Photography Educator Commercial Photographer Content Creation Specialist Digital Retoucher Documentary Photographer Fashion Photographer Fine Art Photographer Forensic Photographer Freelance Photographer Image Buyer Image Collection Manager Image Stylist Ophthalmic Photographer Photojournalist Portrait Photographer Producer Sports Photographer Studio Photographer Videographer Visual Media Specialist

Fashion – Alumna Jenny Risher’s photos have been published in The New York Times, Vanity Fair and Redbook

Free of cost Students can check out the most up-to-date lighting kits, cameras and studios on campus

STEM-designated program

Product Design

Faculty have designed for Nike, Whirlpool, Samsung, Ford, Reebok, Black & Decker and New Balance

Students’ designs come to life via 3D printers and laser cutters

70+

alumni are employed in the global footwear industry

Career Choices 3D Modeler Accessories Designer Appliance Designer Athletic Equipment Designer Athletic Shoe Designer Bicycle Designer Brand Manager Color and Materials Designer Consumer Electronics Designer Consumer Wearables Designer

Creative Designer Design Engineer Exhibit Designer Footwear Designer Furniture Designer Independent Design Consultant Industrial Designer Influencer Market Researcher Medical Equipment Designer Motorcycle Designer Product Designer

Recreational Vehicle Designer Recreation Equipment Designer Researcher Shoe Designer Sneaker Designer Toy Designer Trend Forecaster UX/UI Designer Virtual Reality Designer Watercraft Designer

Graduates design products for leading outdoor lifestyle brands

Xenith’s entire design team is made up of CCS alumni

STEM-designated program

Transportation Design

Career Choices Airplane Designer Alias Modeler Automotive Color & Trim Designer Automotive Exterior Designer Automotive Interior Designer Autonomous Vehicle Designer Clay Modeler/Sculptor Concept Hardware Artist Creative Designer Design Engineer Digital Modeler/Sculptor

60%

of the Stellantis (formerly FCA) design team are CCS alumni

10

students entered the 30th Michelin Challenge Design Competition — and won

Industrial Designer Market Researcher Mass Transit Designer Mobility Systems Designer Motorcycle Designer Recreational Vehicle Designer Surface Designer Transportation Systems Designer UX/UI Designer Vehicle Exterior Designer Vehicle Interior Designer Virtual Reality Designer Watercraft Designer

25 years Graduates secure employment at leading companies across the globe

Faculty bring more than 25 years of global industry experience from Tokyo, Milan, Los Angeles and Detroit

Teacher Certification Program Art Education

Hands-on experience at our on-site art- and design-based charter school, University Prep: Art & Design, and schools in the Metro Detroit area

Streamlined certification Prepare for the State of Michigan Visual Arts LQ Certification while completing your BFA

A unique, studio-based Visual Arts Teacher Certification program that combines an internationally recognized BFA degree with teacher preparation courses

Career Choices K-12 Art Teacher Community Arts Gallery Director Community Arts Program Director Educator in Medical Facilities Museum Educator

Two times Alumna Nina Weis won the prestigious Outstanding Arts Educator of the Year Award in 2017 and 2018

Career Development & Experiential Learning At CCS, it’s important that we provide our students with a holistic, well-rounded experience. Through our experiential learning initiatives our students receive, real-world, handson career opportunities before they graduate.

Sponsored Research Projects

84%

of CCS Alumni are working in a field related to their major

Students take many paths after graduation: Positions within organizations and corporations Top graduate program Artist residencies Fellowships Entrepreneurship — launch a business

These opportunities come in many forms:

Major corporations from across the country request the chance to work with CCS students on what we call sponsored research projects. These projects are designed to solve a particular real-world problem the corporation might be challenged with. These industry experts look to CCS students for their creativity and knowledge on how to solve these problems and work directly with the students in a studio setting.

Real-World Experiences Study abroad experiences and faculty-led programs with international destinations support your learning objectives and broaden your perspective. Internships at local, national or even international companies give students an opportunity to work alongside professionals, gain confidence in their abilities and build relationships with key people in their industry.

Internships, residencies and fellowships

A Dynamic Community of Artists and Visionaries

Educational partnerships with external stakeholders like industry and/or community such as sponsored projects and service learning projects

Each month CCS invites prominent fine arts and design professionals to speak at our distinct lecture series:

Entrepreneurship courses Global experiences such as study abroad and exchange programs Research such as MFA thesis or BFA capstone projects Career resources including job search sites, grant information, competitions, fellowships, copyright information, gallery listings, professional organizations, self-promotion, freelance jobs and more Professional topic series including workshops from Resume 101, Interview Skills, Business Etiquette and everything in between Career events throughout the year including on-campus recruiting, panels and round-table discussions, professional portfolio reviews and company information sessions

10+

More people are employed in the visual arts than in all of the performing arts and sports industries combined.

The number of archivists, curators and museum techs was 61,000 in 2017 —

a 45% increase

annual industry events highlighting student work

Toyota Lecture on Design Series

2018 median pay by occupation $92,780 $48,960 $72,720 $50,370 $66,590 $53,370 $73,530

Art Directors Craft and Fine Artists Fashion Designers Graphic Designers Industrial Designers Interior Designers Multimedia Artists and Animators

69%

Creative Boost Series Alumni Lecture Series Individual Department Lecture Series The U245 Student Gallery and Hub Gallery feature student work and student-curated programs.

CCS students also have free access to the Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the largest art museums in the nation, and also our next-door neighbor.

of CCS alumni report getting their first job within six months of graduating. 96% were employed within one year of graduation

Based on responses to CCS’s 2019 First Destination Survey

The College for Creative Studies lives inside Detroit’s Midtown area.

You’ll find yourself just steps away from iconic places like the Motown Museum, the Detroit Film Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts — one of the country’s largest museums. We’re surrounded by artisanal coffee shops, design boutiques, art galleries, live music venues that belt out indie, garage, EDM, hip-hop, folk, jazz and blues, and so much more.

CCS boasts an impressive and longstanding safety record. Your safety is one of our greatest priorities, and we take pride in being considered one of the safest college campuses in Michigan.

Safety & Security 24/7 campus security patrols Access cards used for entrance to dormitories 24/7 shuttle service between campus locations and off-site campus housing Safety escorts to and from vehicles Dedicated parking structures manned by security personnel Emergency notification system Emergency call boxes located throughout campus Closed-circuit camera monitoring system throughout campus First aid services

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$22,000

Show us your work

The average scholarship/grant package (money that is not repaid) for incoming students in 2020/2021.

Either show us your work in person, or upload 8 – 12 pieces to https://ccs.slideroom.com (there is a $10 upload fee).

Find links and details about our portfolio requirements on our website at collegeforcreativestudies.edu/ admissions/undergraduate-admissions, or reach out to your admissions counselor at admissions@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

98% of students

Test Blind for Domestic Applicants CCS does not require a standardized test (ACT or SAT) score. If a test score is submitted, it will not be used to influence admission or scholarship.

The test requirement may be waived for international applicants if the primary language of instruction at their secondary school/college is English.

On-Campus & Virtual Events Check out all the ways you can connect with our amazing faculty and students, explore our state-of-the-art campus and studios, and connect with us. See our website for event dates and details. Check out the event calendar and R.S.V.P. at collegeforcreativestudies.edu/visit.

Open House & Tour Events Our on-campus events include faculty as well as staff representatives from admissions, financial aid, career development, precollege and student life. Virtual events focus on the value of a CCS degree, our majors and how to apply.

Campus Tours On-campus tours require advance reservation. Student-led live virtual tours are available from the comfort of your home.

CCS Is Test Blind

English Language Test Score International applicants whose primary and/or native language is not English must submit one of the following English language test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT.

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98% of students receive tuition support. CCS is affordable.

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FAFSA Available October 1 The FAFSA now allows families to complete the application using their prior-prior year tax return. For Fall 2022, use your 2020 tax information. For more information on all types of scholarships, grant and loan programs available to CCS students, visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu/financialaidinfo.

February 1 Priority For students who want to ensure full consideration for generous scholarships.

Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis after February 1.

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Accreditation Statement The College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Documents regarding accreditation are available in the Executive Office upon formal request.

In order to make the accreditation process responsive to a broad range of constituents, the accrediting agencies invite the public to provide written comments about the College’s qualifications for continued accreditation. If you wish to comment, please contact either agency by letter or email.

The Higher Learning Commission 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, Virginia 20190-5248 http://nasad.arts-accredit.org

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