CCS Celebrates its 6th Consecutive Year on the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Transfer Honor Roll
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (PTK) transfer honor roll for the sixth consecutive year. PTK has named 228 colleges and universities to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways...
Ilana Portney (’21 Advertising Design)
Ilana Portney has been immersed in the world of set building since her childhood. Over the years, she evolved into a talented set designer, working on music videos, TV and film productions. Her impressive portfolio includes collaborations with artists including Ice Spice and Quavo, as well as with the likes of iconic companies like Nike, Vogue and Maybelline.
CCS Students Gain Real Studio Experience with Nickelodeon
During the Winter 2024 semester, CCS welcomed alums Tyler Koberstein (Entertainment Arts ’19) and Ilich Gomez (Entertainment Arts ’19) back to campus to give current students a taste of what it’s like working on an animated series for a renowned television company.
Sydney James is the 2024 Distinguished Alumni
Muralist Sydney G. James, College for Creative Studies’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni, has had a big impact on the art world — and not just because of the size of her artwork.
Lois Cohn – In Memoriam
The College for Creative Studies mourns the loss of Lois P. Cohn, trustee since 2008. Lois passed away on May 9, 2024 at the age of 91.
From CCS Classroom to Disney+ Animation Studio: CCS Assistant Professor of Illustration Betsy Bauer is Defying Time Zones and Training Creatives
For most animators, working on a Star Wars series is the ultimate dream. And for CCS Assistant Professor of Illustration, Betsy Bauer it’s a box she can check. Currently working as a color script supervisor at Wild Canary Animation, a sub-contractor of Disney’s...
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 Students Tackle Sustainability in Sponsored Studios
During the fall 2023 semester, CCS hosted a series of sustainability-focused sponsored studios. These studios provided students with unique opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and address real-world pressing environmental challenges through innovative...
Students Recreate Historical Garments From DIA Artworks
Students were tasked to explore the production of historical garment recreation, working with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to create historical garments inspired by works in the museum’s collection.
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