黑料专区

Greg Darby

Chair of Product Design and Robotics & Human-Centered Design

BFA

Fashion Design

Fashion is a staggering $3 trillion growing global industry with a variety of exciting career paths.

Unlike any other program, 黑料专区鈥檚 Fashion Design program integrates all aspects of fashion design education in the foundation year. This includes both apparel and accessories design, from ready-to-wear and Avant-Garde to footwear and handbags. Conceive, make and merchandise your original fashion apparel and accessories all in a single program.

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Developed in collaboration with several globally recognized fashion brands, this program offers unparalleled opportunities for real-world experience, including sponsored project studios and access to industry experts.

Unlike any other program, 黑料专区鈥檚 Fashion Design program integrates all aspects of fashion design.


Our Department

Hands-on experiences that help bring
your imagination to life.

Experience-driven learning that prepares you for the Fashion Design industry.

Carhartt designers review student final student work set up at the Carhartt store in Detroit.

Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

A student sits by a window at an industrial sewing machine sewing a piece of black fabric with a white garment draped in the background.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities
that prepare you for real-world production.


黑料专区鈥檚 Fashion Design alumni have created their own labels, worked for top fashion brands and everything in between. Both nationally and internationally, graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation.

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

Fashion Designer

Accessories Designer

Apparel Designer

Entrepreneur

Fashion Retail Professional

Footwear Designer

Handbag Designer

Leather Goods Designer

Merchandiser

Patternmaker

Production Developer

Production Manager

Stylist

Trend Analyst

Trend Researcher

  • A group of three pictures including one of red mule shoes, followed by a photo of a model sitting on a stool in a white shirt and black pants and a colorful scarf, followed by a bag made from dry cleaning labels.

    Cameron Sucaet ’23

    Assistant Footwear Designer, BCBG Max Azria

  • A group of differently designed charms; some are flowers, mini purses and tags

    Mamie Scholl ’24

    Assistant Designer, Calvin Klein

  • Black and white photograph of a model swinging a bag with grommets .

    Nikki Qurie Park ’23

    Assistant Designer, Louis Vuitton

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BA Transfer PathwayBFA

Film is a constantly evolving medium, bridging cutting-edge technology with timeless visual storytelling.

At 黑料专区, you’ll experience four years of actual filmmaking, exploring narratives in filmmaking, documentary production, and experimental formats.

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Grounded in film history and theory, you’ll write, plan, and direct your own projects, while mastering advanced cinematography, lighting design, and post-production sound.

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Pathway

Designed for transfer students who already hold an associate degree, our Film Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) Completion Degree is designed to respect the work you’ve already done, and allow you to graduate from 黑料专区 in just two years.聽

Through our deep industry connections, you’ll gain critical real-world experience long before graduation – collaborating on sponsored studios, professional internships, and mastering industry-level gear.


Our Department

Hands-on experiences that help bring your vision to life.

Experience-driven learning that prepares you for the Film industry.

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Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

A production crew and actors working inside a professional, fully equipped green screen studio at 黑料专区. A camera operator films a costumed actor standing on green steps, while a boom mic operator captures audio and another crew member holds a clapperboard. A student sits at a desk in the foreground monitoring the live footage on a laptop and nearby display.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities
that prepare you for real-world production.


Our graduates are shaping the future of the film industry, with careers as screenwriters, cinematographers, directors, editors, producers, sound designers, colorists, creative directors, VFX artists, studio owners, and more.

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

Art Director

Camera Operator

Cinematographer

Colorist

Compositor

Costumer

Director

Editor

Film Producer

Foley Artist

Gaffer

Independent Filmmaker

Production Assistant

Screenwriter

Script Supervisor

Set Designer

Set Dresser

Sound Designer

Storyboard Artist

VFX Artist

VFX Compositor

Videographer

  • A zombie biting a woman's arm surrounded by other zombies

    Frank Synowicz ’26

    AI and Video Director | VFX/CG Supervisor, Stellar Blue

  • Two people riding horses, walking at one another

    Chelsea Jackson ’11

    Co-Founder, Director, Editor, Producer, Jackson House Films

  • An 80's-esque themed living room for the show Stranger Things

    Kaylee Johnson ’14

    Set Dresser /Buyer Stranger Things

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Game Design

Game Design students explore the entire game design pipeline, from concept to execution.

Using both traditional drawing techniques and CGI tools, you鈥檒l ideate and build both 2D and 3D assets to produce immersive gameplay experiences across mobile, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) platforms, as well as realistic environments and assets for game, film and animation.

Through sponsored projects with major companies that include Epic Games, Unity 3D and GM, you鈥檒l gain valuable, direct experience with industry professionals.

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黑料专区鈥檚 Game Design program provides tools for visual storytellers to compete in one of the world鈥檚 fastest growing industries.

Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, student work takes center stage鈥攑ushing boundaries, forging connections, and drawing on Detroit鈥檚 energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.


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Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

Students work on projects in a game design lab with computers, Wacom tablets and artwork pinned to the wall.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.


Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Game Design graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

3D Artist

3D Character Artist

3D Modeler

3D Production Artist

3D Visualization Artist

Animator

Armature Builder

CG Artist

Character Animator

Cinematographer

Cinematics Director

Colorist

Compositor

Concept Artist

Creative Visualization Designer

Digital Designer

Digital Media Creator

Digital Product Designer

Director

Editor

Environment Artist

Flash Artist

FX Artist

Game Artist/Designer/Developer

Hair and Cloth Artist

Interactive Imaging

Layout Artist

Level Artist

Lighting Artist

Look Development Artist

Maquette Builder

Matchmover

Matte Painter

Mocap Artist

Motion Graphics Artist

Multimedia Specialist

Rigger

Stop Motion Animator

Storyboard Artist

Texture Painter

VFX Artist

VFX Supervisor

Videographer

Video Game Specialist

Video Producer

Weapon Artist

Web Artist

  • A nature scene depicting mountains, trees and greenery, built in blocks

    Sarah Boeving ’17

    Game Artist, Mojang Studios

  • An oblong smooth object jettison out a dark blue gradient up into the sky. Several tendrils of a plant extend up with it into the sku

    Fen Beatty ’16

    Senior 3D Artist, ustwo games

  • Daphne Fiato ’22

    Senior Environment Artist, Disney

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BA Transfer PathwayBFA

Illustration

The Illustration department encourages the combination of fundamentals and technical skills with your original ideas, to prepare you for work across multiple creative industries.

The illustration elective course options form pathways in Visual Development, Publishing, Fashion Lifestyle and Licensing, Comics and Sequential, or Gallery Artist. Through these pathways, you will develop a portfolio specific to your career goals and creative interests.

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Al CarusoIllustration
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Illustration students integrate the fundamentals of visual storytelling, figure drawing, color, composition, and perspective with industry-relevant coursework.

Our pathways will help you create a focused portfolio for freelance or studio-based careers in illustration, and that combined with our business-centric courses and optional Creative Entrepreneurship minor will prepare you for work in a studio or opening your own.


Bachelor of Arts Transfer Pathway

Designed for transfer students who already hold an associate degree, our Illustration Bachelor of Arts (BA) Completion Degree is designed to respect the work you’ve already done, and allow you to graduate from 黑料专区 in just two years.聽

Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, student work takes center stage 鈥 pushing boundaries, forging connections, and drawing on Detroit鈥檚 energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.


A student presents her work in a large conference room to judges for the annual 黑料专区 X Grand Prix project.

Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

An art classroom setting where a live model sits on a small stage at the front left, posing for a group of students who are painting him. The model, a man in a maroon jacket and dark pants, is seated with a neutral expression. Behind him on the stage, a violin hangs against a white draped backdrop, and a bright orange-and-green cartoonish plush character is draped over a chair next to him. In the foreground and midground, several students sit on wooden chairs facing the stage, working on their paintings. On the right, a student in a black beanie and shirt works on a canvas, applying yellow and maroon paint that depicts the model. Another student with long brown hair tied back wears a dark shirt with a dragon design and looks toward the model. In the background, a large whiteboard filled with sketches and diagrams stands near the center, and the back wall features a display of various student portraits and artwork.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.


Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Illustration graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

3D Artist

3D Modeler

3D Production Artist

3D Visualization Artist

Advertising Illustrator

Animator

Armature Builder

CG Artist

Character Animator

Character Artist

Children's Book Illustrator

Comic Book Artist

Conceptual Artist for Video Games/Film

Editorial Illustrator

Entertainment Designer

Fashion Illustrator

Graphic Novel Illustrator

Merchandising Illustrator

Motion Illustrator/Designer

Multimedia Designer

Storyboard Artist

Textile Pattern Illustrator

Visual Development Illustrator

  • A monster with a flower head, stepping on a block with an eerie backdrop. Other similar monsters are in the background, walking around

    Michael Maher ’07

    Concept Artist

  • Two colorful robots fighting in a futuristic scene

    Justin Hazelroth ’03

    Freelance Concept Artist

  • A young man wearing a backpack, back pressed against a door. He appears exasperated. There's a lightswitch on a cinderblock wall next to him

    Ryan Savas ’99

    Head of Story, Sony Pictures Animation

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Interdisciplinary Art + Design

The Interdisciplinary Art + Design program provides a dynamic, studio-based interdisciplinary art and design education that combines the strengths of our renowned studio disciplines with strategic mentoring and a flexible curriculum. Here, you can experience a course of study tailored to your unique skills and goals.

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Thinkers, makers and doers forge their own paths as they investigate and ultimately redefine the boundaries of contemporary art and design.

Flexibility & Transfer Support

The uniquely flexible nature of Interdisciplinary Art + Design makes it a great choice for transfer students, allowing for degree completion in as little as two years for students who have completed an eligible studio-based associate鈥檚 degree or equivalent. If you are looking to transfer to 黑料专区 an admissions representative can discuss the ways the Interdisciplinary Art + Design program can help you reach your goals.

 


Our program offers maximum flexibility for students whose interests do not fit into the categories of a traditional visual arts education and who aim to explore theory in conjunction with studio practice.


The Interdisciplinary Art + Design major will equip students with foundational skills, historical perspectives, and critical thinking abilities.聽

Through a combination of strategic mentoring focused on individual students鈥 goals, skills, and needs, major studios designed to foster innovation through both conceptual and applied practice, and the opportunity to select key courses from our diverse art and design offerings, you will gain a broad knowledge base for pursuing your creative interests.

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Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

Students working in a studio with wide open windows, large desks and a variety of materials, boxes in the foreground and easels in the background.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.


Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Interdisciplinary Art + Design graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

Possible Career Choices

Artist/Designer

Arts Administrator

Art/Design Consultant

Arts Critic

Art Dealer/Curator/Gallerist

Color & Materials Designer

Costume Designer

Curator

Creative Director

Exhibition Designer

Experiential Designer

Fabricator

Interaction Designer

Mixed Media Artist

Motion Designer

Multimedia Studio Artist

Muralist

Performer

Performance Artist

Physical/Digital Special Effects Artist

Prop Master

Set or Stage Designer/Dresser

Special Effects Artist

Sustainability Director

Toy Designer

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Betsy Bauer

Assistant Professor, Illustration, Program Lead, Visual Development

Erika LeBarre

Adjunct Faculty, Illustrator at LeBarre Illustration, Inc.

Nicole Miazgowicz

Adjunct Faculty, Freelance Illustrator

MAMFA

黑料专区’s Graduate program in Interdisciplinary Design & Media empowers you to build a versatile one-of-a-kind skill set. Working with faculty, students have the opportunity to customize their curriculum across other graduate programs and upper-level undergraduate classes at 黑料专区.

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As students advance their creative practices through this interdisciplinary approach, they will develop a sharp multi-dimensional perspective and the leadership skills needed to guide multidisciplinary teams in today鈥檚 creative industries.

Rigorous Curriculum

Students enrolled in Interdisciplinary Design & Media explore and engage with interdisciplinary research methods and analysis that strengthen their design and media arts practices in the program and beyond.

Real-world Experiential Learning

Design and strategic partnerships play a vital role in Detroit’s global resilience. As an Interdisciplinary Design & Media student, you will live, learn, and work among a vibrant, international community studying in the only U.S. city designated as a UNESCO City of Design.

Multidisciplinary

Here, your design and visual arts practices are sharpened through interdisciplinary research methods and collaborative projects. You’ll tackle complex briefs and test your strategic communication and leadership skills directly with real-world stakeholders.


Degrees Offered

Interdisciplinary Design & Media Program offers 2 types of Degrees

60 Credits

2-year Full-time MFA

Upon graduation, students in the MFA Interdisciplinary Design & Media program will be able to:

  • Utilize advanced creative skills and knowledge that integrate inter- and multi-disciplinary practices to resolve complex challenges in, or at the intersection of, technology and the sciences.
  • Critically engage with inter- and cross-disciplinary research methods and analysis in informing practical and/or critical creative outcomes.
  • Initiate imaginative and innovative creative outcomes and hypotheses that critically challenge, transcend and redefine established boundaries of practice in the arts and sciences.
  • Exploit inter- and cross-disciplinary perspectives in the generation of ideas for coherent cross-disciplinary narratives and outcomes.
  • Utilize communication and negotiation skills in proposing and implementing advanced ideas and thinking for creative leadership in inter- and cross-disciplinary practice.
  • Develop in-depth critical and contextual understanding of interrelated cross-disciplinary factors informing innovation and evidence original thought and creativity in the generation of ideas.
30 Credits

1-year Full-time MA

Upon graduation, students in the MA Interdisciplinary Design & Media program will be able to:

  • Utilize advanced creative skills and knowledge that integrate inter- and multi-disciplinary practices to resolve complex challenges in, or at the intersection of, technology and the sciences.
  • Initiate imaginative and innovative creative outcomes and hypotheses that critically challenge, transcend and redefine established boundaries of practice in the arts and sciences.
  • 聽Exploit inter- and cross-disciplinary perspectives in the generation of ideas for coherent cross-disciplinary narratives and outcomes.
  • Develop in-depth critical and contextual understanding of interrelated cross-disciplinary factors informing innovation and evidence original thought and creativity in the generation of ideas.

We welcome students with undergraduate degrees and backgrounds in the visual arts, design, architecture and other creative disciplines.

Applicants may transfer up to 30 graduate-level credits from previous study. Those who have earned an MA in a related discipline may be eligible for the second-year MFA coursework.听听


Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

Students using laser printers and other innovative tools to creative their works of art.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.

Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Interdisciplinary Design & Media graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

Possible Career Choices

Creative Design Agencies and Consultancies

Visual Narrative and Curation

Creative Leadership and Policy Making

Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship

Academic Research (PhD)

Higher Education

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BDes Transfer PathwayBFA

The Interior Design program is an immersive journey where creativity meets purpose.

Here you are empowered to design spaces that not only resonate aesthetically but also address client needs and environmental responsibility. With an emphasis on design thinking, research, trends, and sustainability, students develop their unique style while mastering the art of creating impactful, functional spaces.

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Interior design is more than just aesthetics; it鈥檚 about creating spaces that are functional, comfortable, and safe. These environments subtly influence how we live, work, and connect, impacting our health, education, productivity, and overall quality of life.

Collaborative Learning Environment

Through collaboration, students learn to push boundaries, balancing innovation with a commitment to responsible design. Interior Design students at 黑料专区 are encouraged to think holistically about creating spaces that respond to the way people live, whether at home, work, or within their communities.

Global Exposure & International Travel Opportunities

We support our students in expanding their design perspectives globally. Students have the opportunity to attend prestigious events like the Milan Design Week, where they can participate in the Domus Academy exhibition, and take part in a week-long workshop in Logro帽o, Spain, allowing them to gain international design experience and network with global industry leaders.

Access to National Scholarship Opportunities

Our department actively encourages and supports students in competing for national scholarships, helping them fund their education and build their credentials. This includes the Angelo Donghia Foundation Scholarship, offering a substantial award of $30,000, as well as opportunities with the NEWH Scholarship, a respected award in the hospitality industry.

Instructors with Industry Expertise and Networking Support

Our instructors are seasoned industry professionals who bring real-world insights directly into the classroom. Beyond teaching, they actively help students build network connections, opening doors to internships, mentorships, and industry collaborations that support students鈥 career paths and professional growth.


Bachelor of Design Transfer Pathway

Designed for transfer students who already hold an associate degree, our Bachelor of Design (BDes) Completion Degree builds upon your existing foundation, allowing you to graduate in just two years. This program is engineered to expand your ability to solve complex, real-world challenges within the built environment and interior spaces.

Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, student work takes center stage鈥攑ushing boundaries, forging connections, and drawing on Detroit鈥檚 energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.


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Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

Interior design students work on material boards at large tables in the classroom next to walls filled with design inspiration.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.


Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Communication Design & Strategy graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

Automotive Color & Trim Designer

Color & Materials Designer

Color & Materials Specialist

Color & Trend Forecaster

Color & Trim Designer

Commercial Interior Designer

Corporate Interior Designer

Design Account Manager

Display Designer

Exhibit Designer

Experience Designer

Facilities Design Manager

Furniture Designer

Furniture Representative

Hospitality Interior Designer

Immersive Tech Designer (AR/VR)

Interior Designer

Lighting & Atmospheric Designer

Material Specialist

Residential Designer

Retail Experience Designer

Retail Interior Designer

Space Planner

Spatial Brand Consultant

Virtual Reality Designer

  • An elegant room, adorned with a bright red rug, 8 large chairs, decorative mirrors on the walls and a series of lights, chandeliers and sconces on the walls and ceiling, illuminating the room

    Karin Abel ’17

    Senior Interior Designer, ROSSETTI

  • A spiral staircase leading down to a pit seating area with a colorful carpet on the ground

    Monica Pace ’09

    Project Director, Pophouse

  • A large open lobby with a glass wall. There is a wooden wall and scattered furniture and seats around the lobby with people walking and sitting down and talking to eachother

    Jillian Trussler ’26

    Interior Designer, Greene and Co.

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BFA

The Photography program at 黑料专区 blends traditional techniques and digital training鈥攊ncluding video and motion graphics鈥攖o help students thrive in the constantly changing world of photography. Ample studio space creates a home for honing fine art skills; training in commercial settings鈥攆rom events to fashion shoots to fine art images鈥攆osters flexibility and creativity.

Students develop a unique photographic style through a combination of refined fine art skills and applied commercial studio training, which provides flexibility in the thought process and helps prepare them to deal with the constantly changing photographic field.

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While anyone can take a picture, photographers harness the science and technology of this expressive medium.

Professional-Level Equipment

Students have access to the most up-to-date professional-level cameras, lighting kits, studio spaces, props and equipment on campus.

Professional Options

Our alumni are successful in the many different fields of photography – fashion, product, sports, architecture, fine art, photojournalism and more.

Multi-faceted

黑料专区 students study analog and digital techniques including digital photography, video, motion graphics and alternative media in addition to mastering the basics of developing film in our black and white darkroom and color processing labs.


Through collaborative projects, industry partnerships, and citywide exhibitions, student work takes center stage鈥攑ushing boundaries, forging connections, and drawing on Detroit鈥檚 energy to shape bold ideas and future creative leaders.


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Your Future, In Motion

With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.

黑料专区 students working in a darkened photography studio photographing models with professional equipment.

Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds

Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities that prepare you for real-world production.


Internationally, nationally and right here in Detroit, Photography graduates pursue multiple avenues upon graduation

*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. 黑料专区 alumni outcomes may vary.

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Possible Career Choices

Architectural Photographer

Art Buyer/Art Director

Art/Photography Educator

Corporate Social Responsibility Manager

Commercial Photographer

Content Creation Specialist

Digital Artist/Retoucher

Documentary Photographer

Fashion Photographer

Fine Art Photographer/Fine Artist

Forensic Photographer

Freelance Photographer

Graduate School

Healthcare Imaging

Image Buyer

Image Collection Manager

Image Stylist

Ophthalmic Photographer

Photo Editor

Photojournalist

Portrait Photographer

Producer

Sports Photographer

Studio Photographer

Videographer

Visual Media Specialist

  • A scene of two young girls looking at the camera. They have glittery makeup under their eyes and are dressed fashionably

    Evan Butka ’10

    Director of Photography

  • A Lions player scoring a touchdown, stepping over a defender from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field

    Greg Shamus ’95

    Staff Photographer, Getty Images

  • A cyclist in a white shirt, riding through the mud. The rider is splattered in mud

    Pat Daly ’09

    Freelance Photographer

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