International Student Brochure

byul Choi ’15 INTERIOR DESIGN MAJOR Bucheon-si, SOUTH KOREA

Columbus College of Art & Design Step out in the world, sooner

ThoMAS KiRKebeRg ’14 ILLuSTRATION MAJOR RAMNES, NORWAY

Develop your talents, quicker At Columbus College of Art & Design, you’ll be immersed in your major from your first day on campus. Challenged to take on real clients and come up with real solutions. And encouraged by mentors who are masters in their field. Because we believe this is the best way to help you get ahead— to give you more skills and experience and more time doing what you love.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts

Advertising & Graphic Design Animation Cinematic Arts Fashion Design Fine Arts Illustration Industrial Design Interior Design Photography

Art history Art Therapy Copywriting Creative Writing Design history Fashion Design Fine Arts Literature

enRollMenT 1,334 students 201 full- and part-time faculty 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio Average class size: 14 Two 16-week semesters per academic year (starting August or January)

Enjoy a close community in the heart of a vibrant city

CCAD’s safe downtown campus is green, beautiful, and has everything you need—all within a short walking distance.

Professional studios and equipment for each major area of study A huge exhibition hall, many smaller galleries, and an active exhibitions program that brings international artists and artwork to campus Supply store with discounts for CCAD students Student center with a café, lounges, and a fitness center 400-seat auditorium Dining options: New dining hall, café, and convenience store Two residence halls: one apartment style and one with suites. Find video tours at: www.ccad.edu/admissions/ campus-life 24-hour security Free local bus service

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TOP 10 TOP 20 IN THE U.S.

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Welcome to Columbus, Ohio—a town of passionate, open-minded people. We have an eclectic collection of neighborhoods (one of them is the Discovery District, home to CCAD) filled with progressive attitudes and eager to embrace anyone who is ready to step up and stand out.

PEOPLE IN THE GREATER COLUMBUS AREA

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115,000 STUDENTS

COLUMBUS HAS AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH 1-HOUR FLIGHTS TO

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COLUMBUS IS HOME TO

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FORTuNE 1000 COMPANIES WHERE YOU CAN START YOUR CAREER WHILE YOU'RE STILL IN SCHOOL

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“If you want to experience how it feels to study in the U.S., please come. CCAD is perfect for that.

Everyone is nice here, and Ohio is a perfect place for you to learn American English.”

—Xuan Shang, Animation, Class of 2014, Nanning, China “CCAD has become not only a creative community, but also a huge family for me.”

—Maria del Pilar Támara Munoz, Industrial Design/Art Therapy, Class of 2013, Barranquilla, Colombia “Teachers here respect their students’ way of thinking and their artwork, which makes it so I have fun even when I spend a whole weekend doing homework.”

—Kyung Ho Kim, Illustration, Class of 2013, Vancouver, Canada

yilei Fu ’14 FAShION DESIGN MAJOR ChANGShA, ChINA

Get a premier art & design education, starting now AdMiSSionS ReQuiReMenTS

FinAnCiAl Aid

» Completed CCAD application form*

At CCAD, we want every student to have an opportunity to pursue their passion, regardless of their means.

» Personal statement* » Official high school transcript » Official college/university transcript (if applicable) » One or more letters of recommendation*

» International students can earn scholarships. » Domestic and international students pay the same tuition.

» Proof of finances » Portfolio of 10 to 20 pieces of artwork* » English proficiency: 500 TOEFL, 61 iBT, or 6.0 IELTS » SAT: recommended (no minimum score), but not required *To be completed at ccad.slideroom.com

To leARn MoRe, ViSiT: www.ccad.edu/admissions/fin-aid

QiAng gu ’14 INDuSTRIAL DESIGN MAJOR XI’AN, ChINA

Do work that impacts the world, earlier

eXPloRe WWW.CCAd.edu/AdMiSSionS To Find: Student artwork Video tours Admission requirements Transfer credit details

ConTACT uS To APPly: internationalinfo@ccad.edu

MengdAn Shen ’17 FINE ARTS MAJOR WUXI, CHINA

(Here you’ll find both.)

Admissions 60 Cleveland Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA www.ccad.edu/admissions internationalinfo@ccad.edu @CCADedu facebook.com/CCADAdmissions youtube.com/CCADedu @CCADedu

Columbus College of Art & Design prepares tomorrow's creative leaders for professional careers.

With a history of commitment to fundamentals and quality, CCAD advances a distinct, challenging, and inclusive learning culture that supports individual development in art, design, and the humanities.

CCAD complies with all local, state, and federal laws concerning civil rights. Educational programs, admissions, housing, and employment practices are free of any discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age.