鈥淚t sounds cheesy, but my genuine favorite thing about teaching is giving back to the next generation of students. I grew up in the Midwest, and many people thought I was really foolish for pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. When I was in school, I would have loved to have had a professor who was doing the exact work I wanted to be doing. I think serving as an example and helping shine light on the path to make that dream come true for others is the most fulfilling work I鈥檝e ever done.鈥�

In 2019, Betsy was booked as a guest speaker at 黑料专区 and then applied to an open faculty position. She credits those early experiences as leaving her with a strong connection to the 黑料专区 community. That positive impression has carried into her passion for developing coursework that resonates with students.听 鈥淢y favorite class to teach is Intro to Visual Development.鈥� Betsy explains that she developed this course during her first year teaching at 黑料专区 and feels it has streamlined into its most effective version. 鈥淭he great part of that class is that students not only get an overview into what it means to create design work for an animation studio but they also each leave with a portfolio project they can use for future opportunities.鈥� When you ask her how she manages to juggle working two full-time jobs on opposite sides of the country, she explains that she believes each role feeds the other. 鈥淲orking with students and seeing their excitement about the work really does remind me of how exciting this truly is, and it keeps me from taking my studio opportunity for granted.鈥�

And while Betsy feels lucky to be teaching at 黑料专区, the College is grateful she is a part of the 黑料专区 family. Tim Flattery, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer applauds Bauer鈥檚 skill and inside knowledge of the industry. 鈥淏etsy is an incredible and unique professor at 黑料专区. Her experience as a VisDev Artist and Art Director in the animation industry brings students current and valuable expertise in all areas of instruction. Her insight strengthens the curriculum and experiential learning for the College as a whole and within the Illustration department.鈥澨�

Outside of work, you will find Betsy spending time outdoors, cooking and being a professional photographer of her two dogs 鈥� all fueling her creative ability to bring emotive animated characters to life.听 To learn more about 黑料专区鈥檚 Illustration department please visit /academics/undergraduate-programs/illustration/.

For the past 20 years, American Chemistry Council has partnered with 黑料专区 (黑料专区) in educational design studios. These sponsored projects have allowed countless 黑料专区 students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments within real-world design parameters, all while interacting with American Chemistry Council experts.

鈥淥ur longstanding partnership with 黑料专区 has helped forge a new era in transportation design focused on eliminating plastic waste in the environment,鈥� Gina Oliver, Senior Director Durable Markets Advocacy at American Chemistry Council said. 鈥�ACC鈥檚 vision for sustainability听is at the core of everything ACC and our members stand for and together through our work with 黑料专区 and the automotive industry, we are working to create the innovative sustainable materials necessary for a circular automotive industry. This transformative industry change must begin first and foremost with automotive design. 黑料专区 is a preeminent school in transportation design and for the past 20 years, its students have been a huge part of the sustainable future that ACC and its members are working to achieve in this industry. These visionary budding automotive designers are truly the future of automotive sustainability and circularity.鈥�

Founded in 1872, American Chemistry Council (ACC) is an industry trade association for American chemical companies, based in Washington, D.C. ACC represents more than 190 companies engaged in the business of chemistry, advocating for the people, policy and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing.听

In the most recent sponsored studio this past fall, undergraduate and graduate Transportation Design students designed an electric vehicle for the year 2050. Designs were required to feature plastics and polymer composite solutions that demonstrate a fully circular economy from design through end-of-life. Students also had to articulate the benefits and enabling technologies that contributed to the sustainable materials chosen for their design.听

At the final presentation, students showcased innovative designs tackling future mobility, deconstruction and sustainability challenges.

Oliver believed the final student designs were at a top level. 鈥淭hese young designers embraced the recognition that in order to keep automotive durable materials out of our environment at end-of-life, we need to make sweeping industry changes that begin first and foremost at the point of design. This year鈥檚 project outcomes were nothing short of incredible 鈥� honestly the best in our 20 years with 黑料专区. These talented designers are the key to a low-carbon, circular automotive industry future.鈥�

Graduate Transportation Design student Arturo Barrera Rodriguez presented UMobi, a mobility infrastructure system that included a two-seater electric vehicle connected to the UMobi recycling system. A standout selection of unusual sustainable materials 鈥揵iodegraded carrots and recycled carbon fiber鈥� showed Barrera Rodriguez鈥檚 depth of research and application. He also created a digital cataloging system of each component of the UMobi system using a coding system where individual components of the vehicle could be scanned at the disassembly plant with a material make-up list. This will allow individual materials to be easily disassembled and sorted for recycling.听

Undergraduate Transportation Design student Benjamin Pollitz introduced his final project, 颁颈迟谤辞毛苍, a compact truck made with sustainable plastic construction. The electric truck is designed to transport goods and supplies between population centers and communities at their outskirts. The design included advanced recycling technology 鈥揳n enzyme-based process that breaks down petroleum-based plastics into monomers鈥� resulting in components that can then be used to make new virgin plastics.听

Shannon McPartlon, Executive Director of the Office of Partnerships at 黑料专区 is grateful for the long-standing partnership with American Chemistry Council Plastics Division. 鈥淭heir commitment to nurturing and supporting the next generation of designers is truly remarkable. Over the past two decades, we have worked closely with ACC to shape a shared vision for classroom projects, creating an inspiring environment where students are encouraged to explore material innovations. This partnership has consistently challenged students to envision a better future for all through their creative designs within the transportation industry.鈥�

To learn more about the Undergraduate Transportation Design program at 黑料专区 please visit /academics/undergraduate-programs/transportation-design/.

To learn more about the Graduate Transportation Design program at 黑料专区 please visit听 /academics/graduate-programs/.

To learn more about American Chemistry Council please visit .

During the fall semester, 黑料专区 Communication Design students collaborated with InsideOut Literary Arts on a project sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS). Paramount to the nonprofit鈥檚 goal is the conviction to lift every unique and collective voice through transformative creative writing programs.听

Founded in 1995, InsideOut is Detroit鈥檚 largest and oldest literary nonprofit organization. Reaching more than 100 classrooms and community sites, the nonprofit brings together professional writers to inspire Detroit elementary, middle school and high school students to find their unique voice through the written and spoken word.听

Communication Design students developed design strategies for a student poetry publication centered around the theme of nature and in celebration of InsideOut鈥檚 community impact. The final results were a culmination of research on ecology, poetry and climate justice. Students also created taxonomy systems based on their theme and detailed data visualization charts to lay out each section of their book. The themes ranged from a modern almanac of poetry inspired by the four seasons to an immersive emotional journey featuring nature-inspired poetry.

One group of students was selected to have their book professionally printed and published. The winning group composed of Sophie Boysen, Libby Grace and Sam Mantua chose to focus on the intersection of human interaction with nature. Their concept statement described their theme as:听

鈥淒iverse in their size, settings and hues, ecosystems serve as the framework for our publication. Within these poetic narratives, you鈥檒l traverse from home to the grand听expanses of the Earth, experiencing the full spectrum of human interaction with nature.鈥�

Susan LaPorte, Chair and Professor of Communication Design + Advertising Departments believes sponsored projects are critical to developing a well-rounded student educational experience at 黑料专区. 鈥淢aking connections between our community partners is an important aspect of design education. For our student teams, it is the chance to work on an applied design brief, with clients in our classrooms. Through this journey with our partners, InsideOut and MBFS, we learned how to work collaboratively, shared our design creative process, presented our steps and stages, responded to critical dialogue, and produced four distinctive and exemplary poetry books.鈥�

To learn more about the 黑料专区 Communication Design department please visit /academics/undergraduate-programs/communication-design/.

To learn more about InsideOut Literary Arts please visit .

To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Financial Services please visit .

“As champions of Detroit design and fierce advocates for inclusive design specifically, Design Core plays a unique role in the GEM initiative,鈥� Bonnie Fahoome, Co-Executive Director of Design Core Detroit said. 鈥淜evin鈥檚 career experience as a global leader in design and his personal passion for design education, civic leadership and participatory design making, made him the ideal person for this role on our team.”听听

Funded by a federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Gilboe fills a crucial role connecting Design Core Detroit (which is a part of the 黑料专区) and mobility initiatives in the Detroit region. And for Gilboe, his new role with Design Core is like a return home.听 Gilboe previously worked closely with 黑料专区 on sponsored projects as the Director and Head of Design, International for 3M and the former Brand Studio Manager for KitchenAid. Prior to that he took continuing education courses in Transportation Design and Alias while studying Industrial Design at the University of Michigan.听

鈥淚t鈥檚 been very meaningful to come back here because of that long-term relationship. After my time in the corporate world, this is all about giving back and how I can help the future be a better place.鈥�

Equipped with a multimillion-dollar grant to revolutionize the Detroit region (11 counties) and elevate the mobility ecosystem, GEM鈥檚 core principles are to champion mobility leadership, inclusivity and capabilities in order to make Detroit a global leader in mobility design. Design Core Detroit is part of an impressive coalition with TechTown (Wayne State University), Centrepolis Accelerator (Lawrence Tech), Endeavor Detroit, Invest Detroit, Michigan Founders Fund and the University of Michigan. Gilboe describes it as 鈥渆xciting to work on an ecosystem-level challenge that engages businesses, community champions, and the public sector. This is truly design for the real world.鈥� Gilboe鈥檚 role with GEM as an expert in product, brand and design strategy serves as a crucial resource to accelerating mobility startups, particularly in the Detroit area.

鈥淎s Detroit accelerates, we play a key role in amplifying our unique creative culture and bringing communities together. Great cities need inclusive, well-considered design for moving people, goods and ideas.鈥�

To learn more about Design Core Detroit please visit . To learn more about the Global Epicenter of Mobility please visit .

Over the course of the Fall semester, the 黑料专区 hosted 17 sponsored projects and competitions across a variety of disciplines. Students from a wide range of disciplines were able to partner with local and global brands to work on a specific project tailored to meet the needs of our industry partners. Sponsored projects are highly conceptual and allow 黑料专区 students the opportunity to participate in creative, research-based assignments within real-world design parameters, interacting with designers and staff from the partnering company. Highlighted collaborations during the Fall semester include:

313 Presents x Illustration

American Chemistry Council x Graduate & Undergraduate Transportation Design

BorgWarner x Product Design

Dah-Sheng Chemical (DSC) x Product Design and Graduate Color & Materials Design

Ford and Gravity Sketch x Graduate & Undergraduate Transportation Design

Honda x Graduate & Undergraduate Transportation Design

InsideOut Literary Arts and Mercedes Benz Financial Services x Communication Design

Karastan x Interior Design

Luxome x Product Design and Graduate Color & Materials Design

Masonite x Interior Design and Product Design

Midea x Communication Design and Product Design

Lear Eagle Ottawa x Graduate Color & Materials Design

Procter & Gamble x Product Design and Interior Design

Stellantis x Graduate & Undergraduate Transportation Design and Interior Design

Shannon McPartlon, Executive Director of the Office of Partnerships at 黑料专区 believes collaboration with industry, non-profit and community partners empowers our students across various creative fields. 鈥淎s a professional college, our focus is on preparing graduates for a successful transition into the workforce. Our sponsored research projects exemplify this commitment, offering students real-world, hands-on experience tackling design challenges. They receive guidance from 黑料专区 faculty and input from industry professionals, all while blending theory with practical skills.” You can learn more about 黑料专区鈥檚 Office of Partnerships here: /office-of-partnerships/.

黑料专区 Film and Art Education sophomore, Davon Travier recently completed a prestigious Mayor Fellowship with the City of Detroit.

Appointed by the Mayor of Detroit, Mike Duggan, the four-month program was open to graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines to work with the City in initiatives that enhance the quality of life for the 673,000 residents of Detroit. Interns worked on engagement initiatives reaching across a broad spectrum of areas in policy, communications and public engagement.听

Travier completed his internship in the Department of Neighborhood (DON), which acts as a direct link connecting city officials with Detroit residents. The DON serves a crucial role in fighting blight, rebuilding neighborhoods, championing renewable energy initiatives and supporting community groups and business owners.听

During Travier鈥檚 time at the DON, he contributed his photography, videography, editing and storytelling skills to develop content to boost public participation rates. Showing how creativity can positively impact society and the community, an increase in community participation driven by Travier鈥檚 content, directly led to economic growth in the community programs, events and small businesses across the City of Detroit

鈥淥ne of my most memorable moments was when I uploaded a video to Detroit’s social media page and the video received over 20k views. This was so inspiring because I was told that there鈥檚 been an overflow of applicants and sign-ups because of my video.鈥�

Over the course of Travier鈥檚 internship, The Department of Neighborhood鈥檚 social media following grew from 100 reaches to approximately 80,0000 reaches; 4,000 likes; 500 new followers and 600 shares. Over 150 hours of content was viewed online, resulting in听 over 410 saved posts.听

鈥淚 loved this internship because no two days were the same. I truly enjoyed documenting and capturing video footage of the city I love!鈥� Travier believes receiving the phone call informing him of the offer for this internship was simply life-changing.听

You can learn more about the City of Detroit鈥檚 Department of Neighborhoods here: .

You can learn more about the Film department here: /academics/undergraduate-programs/film/.

You can learn more about the Art Education department here: /academics/undergraduate-programs/art-education/.

Working in the happiest place on Earth has proven to be just that for Interior Design student Karlee Szczesniak. During the Fall semester, Karlee received a coveted internship with Walt Disney Resorts as a Walt Disney Imagineering Interior Design Intern.听

鈥淚 am extremely grateful for the opportunity to experience and assist in creating Disney magic through design,鈥� Szczesniak said.听

The Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative engine that designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. It also oversees the creative aspects of Disney games, merchandise product development and publishing businesses 鈥� encompassing over 100 different disciplines.听

鈥淪ince starting my journey in interior design, I have been told countless times to always consider the overall narrative of your space and what emotions you want to provoke in your audience,鈥� Szczesniak said. 鈥淭his concept was reinforced from my very first day where I witnessed how Disney interior designers tailor their work to provoke specific emotions in their end users.鈥澨�

During her time in Florida, Szczesniak was placed on the resort鈥檚 design team 鈥� helping with the creation and renovation of lobbies, lounges, restaurants, rooms and much more at Walt Disney World resorts. She assisted three senior designers, each of whom had their own design projects.听

Sandra Olave, Chair of the Interior Design department finds Szczesniak鈥檚 passion for creativity impressive. 鈥淚t is truly inspiring to witness the talent that Karlee possesses as a student. I believe the Disney internship opportunity is an essential step towards Karlee’s professional development 鈥� providing valuable insights, connections, and experiences that will help her navigate her career path successfully.鈥�

For Szczesniak, her time with Walt Disney Imagineering is already prompting her to think of her future in the design industry.

鈥淢y time with Disney Imagineering has taught me no detail is too small; every aspect plays a pivotal role in creating the magic Disney brings to its guests. I still can鈥檛 believe I am fortunate enough to have been given this amazing opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and embraces the importance of design and unforgettable experiences. My aspiration is to incorporate the idea of curiosity and magic into all of my future designs, creating a sense of happiness for all who experience it, regardless of age or their background.鈥澨�

To learn more about the Interior Design program please visit /academics/undergraduate-programs/interior-design/.

Record enrollment, high job placement, and international awards have the 黑料专区鈥� Graduate Transportation Design program reaching new heights.

For the past fourteen years, 黑料专区 has housed one of the only Graduate Transportation Design programs in the country. The College is no stranger to teaching automotive design 鈥� in fact, its undergraduate Transportation Design program has been around for 60+ years and 黑料专区 alumni can be found in the design departments of almost every major auto manufacturer and nearly all the tier 1 auto suppliers.

If you ask Chair of the Graduate Transportation Design program, Raphael Zammit, what best embodies the program鈥檚 learning objectives he will point to the thesis project. 鈥淒epth of inquiry, research, concept development, resolution of complex system integrations, and conceptual storytelling are all just the baseline of what every thesis student has to master.鈥� He explains, 鈥渢he core vision of the program is to equip bright students from all over the world with the ability to both imagine and realize the most spectacular of mobility scenarios (vehicles, systems, experiences, stories).鈥�

The thesis projects showcase this sentiment of breadth and depth of study in the development of truly novel solutions that advance the field of mobility. This year鈥檚 graduate thesis projects explored a wide range of original concepts from economic and environmentally sustainable tourism, to all-terrain mobile medical clinics, to inflatable rescue drones for severe urban flooding.

A core strength underlying both graduate and undergraduate Transportation Design programs is 黑料专区鈥檚 location. Where else would a more well-suited location for a transportation design program be than the Motor City itself?

Recent graduate Ziheng Zhang, 鈥�23 MFA Transportation Design, relocated from China to attend this program and is now working for General Motors as a Creative Designer in its China Advance Studio.

鈥淚 think 黑料专区 is an unavoidable school for students who want to study transportation design, and being located in Detroit gives students here more exposure to GM, Ford and Stellantis. Most importantly, for me, who had just graduated from college with basic knowledge of design, but was completely new to transportation design, the curriculum here was very much what I needed.鈥�

The 黑料专区 Transportation Design studios are housed in the building where GM鈥檚 first automotive design studio was born – the very place where GM鈥檚 first head of design, Harley Earl, and other pioneers created groundbreaking vehicles that launched the field of modern automotive design. Today, industry leaders in the mobility sector and beyond come here from around the world to seek top talent. Design competitions, internships, and industry sponsored projects have opened doors for graduate placement at nearly every major vehicle manufacturer and supplier globally. Zammit believes there鈥檚 no question being located in Detroit is an advantage.

鈥淥ur proximity to the largest United States Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) gives us a huge pool of amazing designers to teach and mentor our students. In addition, Detroit is a special place. Its legacy for design innovation is in its DNA. It鈥檚 not only historically acknowledged – it鈥檚 alive and well today and expanding as the city itself continues to transform and grow.鈥�

The spirit of exploration, creativity and connection also brought Nicholas Molina, 鈥�23 MFA Transportation Design, to move from Italy to the U.S. to attend this program.听 Molina is currently working as an exterior design intern at Fisker Inc.

鈥淲hat I liked about the masters program at 黑料专区 was the curriculum, the history of 黑料专区 in car design, and the amazing work from the recent graduates at the time from the masters program. Being able to have classes with amazing professionals that are active in the industry, learning from them, sharing a space to be creative was very inspiring to me. Having such great connections with the Detroit auto industry and the rest world, along with the incredible sponsored studios, gives students all the tools needed to be competitive in a very difficult market.鈥�

With numbers like a 100% job placement rate for the 2022 graduating class, and alumni working both locally (Stellantis, Ford, GM, Yangfeng) and abroad (GAC, NIO, Volvo, Polaris, BRP to name a few) 鈥� the STEM-designated program is making a name for itself. Students have been internationally recognized with two Car Design News Magna Bold Global Perspective awards, one silver and two bronze level Creative Conscious awards and a 2023 BRP finalist award 鈥� all within the past three years. The program has caught the attention of companies like Tesla, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes and 3M, with internships and sponsored studios.听

Zammit鈥檚 passion for this program and how much he learns from teaching these students is undeniable. Building a creative environment that focuses on staying agile in an ever-changing field of mobility, while also maintaining the core foundation of critical thinking and creative mastery is at the heart of the program. And the inspiration he receives in return from the students and their perspectives is what fuels him to continue as chair of the program. 鈥淢y true hope is that 黑料专区 Graduate Transportation Design is simply known as the place where anything is possible – where dreamers learn how to realize their visions no matter how challenging they might seem. This process is truly inspiring and endlessly rewarding for me.鈥�

To learn more about the Transportation Design graduate program please visit.

Rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is bringing to light serious concerns within the art and design industry. The integration of this technology 鈥� that has advancement capabilities beyond anything anyone has ever seen 鈥� is pushing art and design colleges to assess responsible technology usage within their schools. As an early adopter of AI as a resource tool, the 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is the first AICAD (the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design) college in the United States to fully develop and implement an institution-wide 听

Tim Flattery, Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer and Director of the Concept Design department, describes AI as 鈥渟o polarizing in regards to how it pillages from other artists and writers. It also allows the user to arrive straight to a final output without committing to the journey. This circumvents what we do in education completely. Learning and mastering the proper skill sets as an artist, designer and writer are paramount.鈥�

With a storied career spanning over 35 years in the entertainment industry as a Hollywood concept artist and designer, Flattery has weathered many advancements in technology in the art and design industry. He quickly recognized the need to adapt and implement guardrails for AI usage so that students and faculty have the ability to use AI as a process tool, but can continue to produce original high quality art and design work. When Flattery approached leadership about this need, the College did not shirk away from the task at hand.听听

Over the course of one year, 黑料专区 systematically researched, surveyed and crafted a robust plan for broadscale AI usage. What began as an AI task force of faculty, staff, students and department chairs formed by Flattery, soon morphed into surveying the entire college (and liaising with industry partners) resulting in an institutional statement that reflected all voices and disciplines.听

Members of the working group addressed AI use in the classroom, academic integrity and AI integration into final work. Paul Snyder, Chair of the Transportation Design department and AI working group member believes the new policy will enhance the student experience at 黑料专区. 鈥�An AI policy offers guidance to faculty and students by establishing guidelines to stay within, ensuring students continue to get the most of their respective departmental programs while being aware of trends in technology they will have at their disposal after graduation.鈥�

Furthermore, recognizing both the challenges and benefits of AI systems and how these differ by discipline, the College looked to the program Chairs to develop program-specific AI utilization guidelines for their department鈥檚 curriculum. Becca Pad, Library Director and Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence working group is proud of the synergy such a dynamic group was able to achieve in a short period of time. 鈥淭he outputs from the workgroup will help guide students, faculty, and staff into a new era of art and design education,鈥� she said.听听听

As a community of working artists and designers, the working group developed the following key points within the policy to safeguard the intellectual property of student artists and designers. Recognizing the importance that students develop strong foundational skills, appropriate usage, as defined below, is critical.听

This is a living document in order to adapt to the ongoing evolution and polarizing concerns of all generative platforms.听

What is considered 鈥渁ppropriate usage鈥�?

1. Approval by instruction in conjunction with department guidelines 鈥� AI results should not be included in final outputs or deliverables.
2. Students must cite systems and document relevant prompts used in process and research.
3. Unless specifically approved, it is prohibited to use names of artists/designers, companies or brands in prompts.
4. Equity in access to AI systems must be assured by the instructor.
5. Admissions Guidelines: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can only be used for process and research and may not be used as a final image(s) for admissions purposes. You may not use artists鈥� names within your prompt(s) and you must cite the prompts and platforms used. There is a limit of 1 piece created using AI tools allowed in the application portfolio.听

Ashlei Watson, Director of Academic Planning and Effectiveness and also Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence working group is looking to the future and the working group鈥檚 commitment to continuing the discourse on responsible AI usage. 鈥淚n the coming academic year, the working group will continue to discuss the use of AI as a creative tool with students, faculty and staff in town hall forums. We will also develop a list of AI tools for institution-level subscriptions.鈥� Watson believes continued vigilance in assessing the effectiveness of the policy will be key.

Flattery acknowledges the institutional policy created by the College will have to adjust as artificial intelligence technology continues to advance. 鈥淭his is a living document – one designed to be adapted as Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve,鈥� Flattery said.听

And although the policy itself may change, he believes 鈥渋t will enforce the use of AI as a tool for process only. It enforces responsible use and ensures respect for other artists鈥� intellectual property.鈥澨�

To prepare students for these changes and guidelines, students will also receive a theoretical introduction to artificial intelligence through a required Digital Techniques course. The College believes first-year student exposure to AI allows students to be digitally literate and understand the changing landscape early in their tenure at 黑料专区.听

鈥淚t’s imperative for the College to have an AI policy because AI is staged to have an enormous impact on visual culture globally,鈥� Snyder said. 鈥淎s well as all other forms of culture. The discourse around AI has already challenged our accepted notions of creativity and the human capacity for genius, so any institution involved in the production of culture must address it critically.鈥�

A link to 黑料专区鈥檚 institutional statement, which includes hyperlinked department guidelines can be found here . You can find information regarding 黑料专区鈥檚 admissions policy and AI usage here, /admissions/undergraduate-admissions/undergraduate-portfolio-requirements/.

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AICAD 鈥� the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design 鈥� is a non-profit consortium of the leading specialized arts and design schools in the US and Canada. Founded in 1991, the mission is to help strengthen the member colleges individually and collectively, and to inform the public about these colleges and universities and the value of studying the arts and design.

AICAD institutions educate more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year, plus many thousands more in summer and continuing education programs.