Building a Strong Foundation During your first year at CIA, you’ll develop foundational skills in drawing, design, and problem solving. You’ll be encouraged to study across disciplines, and expand your thinking. You’ll also focus on your major studies. Cleveland Institute of Art offers programs of study in fine art, design, craft, and entertainment arts that produce graduates ready to start engaging and challenging careers. Our curriculum is structured to prepare you for the challenges of competition that defines a career in art and design.
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Top: Foundation faculty Nicole Condon-Shih reviewing new student work. Right to left: Jimmy Kuehnle challenges student in the computer lab; Kat Burdine instructs a student in the Fabrication Studios; students installing work for the annual Spring Show.