The Detroit Difference: CCS Students at the Forefront of Local Innovation
Explore the impact of CCS Detroit student innovation on local businesses through unique art and design collaborations.
Emmy-Winning Documentary Features Stop-Motion Work by CCS Entertainment Arts Students
The Emmy-winning documentary “The City of Chefs” features stop-motion animation created by CCS Entertainment Arts students, celebrating Detroit’s culinary heritage.
CCS Named #1 Animation School in Michigan by Animation Career Review
The Animation Career Review has announced its annual animation school rankings, with the College for Creative Studies scoring a top spot on the Michigan list. The criteria used in determining the rankings include academic reputation, admission selectivity, employment data, depth and breadth of the program faculty, value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness, graduation rate and retention rate. CCS was also ranked in the national, Midwest and private college’s rankings also completed by Animation Career Review.
Student Carla De Meir Wins Karastan Design Competition and Attends Mohawk Design Summit
“At the intersection of creativity and research lies the design process required for future flooring product launches. For the third year, the Mohawk Design Summit invited retailers and designers to Calhoun, Georgia, to curate products for the 2025 and 2026 Mohawk, Karastan and Godfrey Hirst brand launches.”
Art is Everywhere: CCS’s ties to the 2024 NFL Draft Detroit
The NFL Draft is coming to Detroit, and the city turned to local artists to paint the town in preparation. CCS student and alumni work can be found throughout the city all week. We put together a guide to help you find your way.
CCS named in Animation Career Review’s Top 20 Game Design School Rankings
The Animation Career Review has announced its annual school rankings, with the College for Creative Studies scoring a spot on the list. The criteria used in determining the rankings include academic reputation, depth and breadth of the program faculty, admission selectivity, and graduation rate.
Alumnus Damarcus Holbrook Offers a Glimpse into his Decade-long Journey Contributing to Iconic World of Warcraft Expansions
As a 2002 graduate of the Entertainment Arts program at CCS and the Associate World Director at Blizzard Entertainment, Damarcus Holbrook invites you into his home, offering a glimpse into his decade-long journey contributing to iconic World of Warcraft expansions such as Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Battle for Azeroth, and Shadowlands and much more.
Alumna Trinity Akins (’21, EA) is among the esteemed participants of Nickelodeon’s Artist Program in Burbank CA
CCS Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
The College for Creative Studies is pleased to introduce a remarkable group of new faculty members, each bringing their unique expertise and passion to our academic community. In the Foundations Department, Michelle Lannoo has been promoted from visiting Assistant...
CCS Chair of Entertainment Arts Weighs in on the Popularity of E-Sports on WWJ Podcast
The Daily J podcast recently talked to local institutions about the popularity of E-Sports. CCS Chair of Entertainment Arts, weighed in on the popularity of E-sports and careers in the gaming field.
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