What We're About

CCAD fosters a diverse community that educates students so they can unleash their creative power to shape culture and commerce.

Our Values

We value every member of our community and together we focus on student and institutional success.

Respect
Be respectful in tone and with people’s time, and offer constructive criticism. Be transparent by communicating directly, clearly, and in a timely manner.
Positivity
Be supportive and praise your peers. Assume positive intent and competency.
Inspiration
Model the behavior you want to see in others. Embrace change and innovative thinking.
Accountability
Be accountable to one another at all levels. Lead from every seat with a “we.”
Intentional Inclusivity
Here, inclusivity is not a goal. It’s a reality. You will find your community here. A community that not only accepts you, but respects and admires you for exactly who you are.
Our Commitment to DEI
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Who we are. What we stand for.

Ours is a community where all people, views and perspectives are welcomed. All of which make us better as an institution. And just as importantly, better prepare our students for successful careers as artists and designers in a multicultural world.

60%
of CCAD students identify as LGBTQ+
32%
of students are people of color
30%
of students are the first in their families to attend college.

“I chose CCAD over other colleges because it has the most positive community that allows for growth and development of skills in an understanding and safe environment.”

Current CCAD Student

The Investment of a Lifetime

We bring real life into the classroom. And that brings students face-to-face with their future and prepares them for what’s next.

169
projects with 82 learning partners, providing students with real-world experience in the classroom.
79%
of 2020 BFA graduates have jobs or educational plans a year after graduation.
65%
of 2020 BFA graduates who are employed reported working in a field related to their program of study within one year of graduation.

CREATING SINCE 1879.

CCAD was founded by five women who envisioned a place where artists could learn and grow from one another. And from that point forward we’ve worked to make that vision a reality.

OUR HISTORY