About College for Creative Studies
College for Creative Studies is a private art and design college in Detroit, Michigan. It is known for its focus on creative disciplines and its location in a major Midwestern city with a strong design and automotive heritage. The college serves students who want an education centered on studio practice, visual communication, and creative problem-solving.
CCS offers undergraduate and graduate study in art and design fields, with programs commonly associated with illustration, transportation design, industrial design, entertainment arts, and related creative disciplines. The college is especially well known for preparing students for careers in professional creative industries through studio-based learning and industry connections. Its strengths are tied to hands-on instruction, portfolio development, and access to a large urban creative community.
- Detroit location in a city known for design, manufacturing, and creative industry connections
- Art and design focus with studio-based learning and portfolio development
- Industry-oriented programs that support careers in creative fields
- Transfer credit review handled through CCS academic and registrar processes
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission