The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) was named “Best Art Museum” in the United States
“Detroit is a giant candy store for young college graduates wanting to be their own bosses”
Detroit named first American City of Design by UNESCO
“Creativity from within the city drives Detroit’s turnaround”
Artists and designers, young professionals and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds are reinvigorating Detroit. Detroit is building its reputation as a hotbed for aspiring artists and designers, a fashion hub, and well-known publications and websites are calling it an art Mecca. The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is right in the middle of all of this. Located in Midtown Detroit, CCS students have the ability to engage in the creative community that literally surrounds the campus.
Detroit is rebuilding its reputation as a global center for innovation, and CCS is right in the middle of it. Located in the heart of Detroit’s Innovation District, CCS students have the ability to engage in the creative community that encompasses the campus. It seems that every day CCS learns about new, exciting changes our alumni are making in the world. They are involved in starting new galleries, art programs, collectives, businesses and initiatives, including:
The tradition of Eastern Market has been a cornerstone of Detroit for 125 years with vendors selling everything from tacos to colorful produce
Movement Electronic Music Festival brings in top talent from around the world to Hart Plaza each year and delivers anEDM urban experience far different than any other
The physical space available in Detroit is a draw for entrepreneurs, urban farmers, artists and people in search of sustainable living. They use the land to create socially minded, communityoriented gardens and projects that not only benefit themselves, but the greater good. On a typical Saturday in Detroit, you will find many of these Detroiters selling their goods at the Detroit Eastern Market, which draws more than 100,000 people to the city every weekend during the growing season.
Buildings all over Detroit serve as corporate headquarters as well as canvases for artists
Hart Plaza
Inspiration Is Everywhere
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
A Vibrant and Socially Cultured City.Urban Gardens Places to Rock
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 — where CCS students get free entry. We’re surrounded by artisanal coffee shops, design boutiques, art galleries, live music venues that belt out indie, garage, EDM, hip-hop, folk, jazz, blues and so much more.
Detroit is a cultural melting pot that features cuisine from all over the world close to campus
Major sports teams like the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons, Tigers and Lions each call this city their home
The Detroit Design Festival is a citywide event that brings together designers and enthusiasts alike to celebrate Detroit’s role as a design capital
Campus Martius Belle Isle Conservatory
Detroit Design Festival
Midtown Dog Park Coffee Shops
Avalon Cafe & Bakery Shinola The QLINE
Comerica Park
Detroit Shipping Company
Slow Roll Detroit
Pop-Up DJ Sets Street Art Festival
Third Man Records Garden Bowl
Detroit Institute of Arts
CCS hosts unique and fun student-led activities throughout the year
Historic Streets Surrounding Neighborhoods On-Campus Activities
24/7 Shuttle Service
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.
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
The Josephine F. Ford Sculpture Garden on CCS’s Ford campus is a spectacular display of 20th-century sculpture, featuring 12 sculptures from the DIA’s permanent collection. It is the city’s first sculpture garden open to the public
1,555,108 square foot campus
One Campus. Two Sites.
Walter & Josephine Ford Campus A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education The Walter and Josephine Ford campus, located less than one mile from the and the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, make up our
Detroit Riverwalk Fox Theatre
KAWS Sculpture
St. Andrew’s Hall