Media Relations
Since 1906, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has showcased the resilience, innovation and boundless creativity Detroit is known for. What started as the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, now stands as a world-class institution that nurtures and cultivates creativity.
Primary Contact:
Stacy Hutchcraft
Senior Communications Manager
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Today, CCS surpasses traditional education molds and sets students up for creative lives down new avenues. Not only was it the first institution to recognize automobiles as an art form, it was also the first in the United States to have a 3 year Bachelors program for fashion business. At a place known for serious creatives, the success of our students is at the heart of everything we do, both during their academic careers and after graduation.
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Featured News
Mario Moore (’09 Illustration)
CCS Alumna Endows Scholarship to Pay It Forward
Alexandra Moceri (’16 Product Design)
CCS Launches Nation’s First 90-Credit Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business Management
Emmy-Winning Documentary Features Stop-Motion Work by CCS Entertainment Arts Students
CCS Fashion Department Celebrates Ten Years with Annual Runway Presentation Honoring Detroit
CCS Named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications
Cara Vitry (’12 Transportation Design)
Alumna helps Ford showcase brand
Press Releases
College for Creative Studies Announces New Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft
College for Creative Studies Appoints Allison J. Puff as Next Provost
College for Creative Studies Presented THE SHOW 2026 at Somerset Collection
College for Creative Studies Industry EXPOsion Returns with Acclaimed Artists and Designers During Annual Industry Day
CCS Launches Apple Foundation Program, Free Coding Courses for Detroiters
College for Creative Studies Introduces Reduced-Credit BA in Fashion Business Management to Shape the Future of Global Fashion Leadership
Gilbert Family Foundation Doubles Scholarship Commitment to $2 Million in Support of Detroit Students Attending College for Creative Studies
College for Creative Studies Alumni Exhibition Opens as NCECA Holds First-Ever Detroit Conference
College for Creative Studies to Expand Opportunities for Students through $2 Million Endowed Gift from Waltraud E. Prechter
Distinguished Designers Suchi Reddy and Michael Simcoe to receive Honorary Degrees from The College for Creative Studies
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Amy Ruopp | Art Education
Melanie McClintock | Color and Materials Design
Susan LaPorte | Communication & UX/UI
Ian Lambert | Design for Sustainability
David Gazdowicz | Entertainment Arts (Animation, Game, & Concept Design)
Aki Choklat | Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management
Scott Northrup | Film/Photography/Interdisciplinary
Don Kilpatrick | Illustration & Visual Development
Sandra Olave | Interior Design
James Garvey | Liberal Arts
Greg Darby | Product Design and Robotics and Human-Centered Design
Valerie Jenkins | Studio Art and Craft
Paul Snyder | BFA Transportation Design
Raphael Zammit | MA/MFA Transportation Design
President: Don Tuski
Allison J. Puff: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Nadine Ashton: Dean of Academic Affairs
Amy Ruopp: Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Ian Lambert: Dean of Graduate Studies and Research
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.
About CCS
Located in the heart of Detroit, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a world-class institution that educates artists and designers to be leaders in the creative professions. A private, fully accredited college, CCS enrolls nearly 1,400 students pursuing Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees. Graduates go on to careers in almost every industry randing from advertising to fine art, fashion to consumer products, game design to mobility and more.
Our Programs
14 BFA Programs
2 BA Programs
5 MFA/MA Programs
1 Teacher Certificate Program
Placement Rates & Knowledge Rates
The Undergraduate average Placement Rate is 80%, with a Knowledge Rate of 87%.
The Graduate Placement Rate is 96%, with a Knowledge Rate of 96%.
Impressive Facilities
CCS has some of the best facilities for all students to use including 24-hour studio spaces, industry-level technology and equipment,
a state-of-the-art foundry, shops and material libraries.
Why Art & Design School?
Art and Design school is more than learning to create beautiful things. At CCS, we foster critical thinking, problem solving and creative ideation—skills that are assets in any industry and any career. Students may major in one area, but they can take their career in many different directions with these crucial skills.
Placement Rate
26 sponsored projects (students working directly with industry) took place in 2025/2026
420+ companies engaged with CCS to recruit the top notch talent of our students in 2025/2026
*Includes educational partnerships, industry day visits, portfolio reviews and internships.
Career Ready
At CCS, you aren’t just getting a degree – you’re stepping into a network of 2,750+ approved employers. It’s important that we provide our students with a holistic, well-rounded experience. Through career development and experiential learning, CCS students receive real-world, hands-on career opportunities before they graduate.
- Educational partnerships with external stakeholders like industry and/or community such as sponsored research projects and service learning projects
- Professional Development opportunities and resources that will aid students in identifying and obtaining personal career goals
- Career Resources including job search sites, grant information, competitions, fellowships, copyright information, gallery listings, self-promotion, freelance jobs and more
- Career Events throughout the year, including on-campus recruitment events, panels and round table discussions, professional portfolio reviews, one-on-one career coaching and workshops to support the development of application materials
- Entrepreneurship Courses
- Global Experiences such as study abroad and exchange programs
- Internships, Residencies and Fellowships
- Professional Topic Series, including workshops from Resume 101, Interview Skills, Business Etiquette and everything in between
CCS is Affordable
$42 Million is offered in institutional funding to help reduce cost of tuition – on average by more than 50%. Many applicants are surprised to learn that affording a CCS education is within reach. It’s important to determine your actual cost vs making a decision
based on the sticker price alone.
Campus Safety
CCS is ranked among the top “Safest College Campusesin America” by Niche.
