The Art Academy of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a private college of art and design. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the school boasts one of the top programs in the United States. With a 10 to 1 faculty to student ratio, students can work closely with the faculty, many of whom are professional contemporary artists themselves. Students are encouraged to develop their own artistic voices, while simultaneously becoming well-versed in techniques and art history. Because the Art Academy believes the best artists have broad and intelligent minds, the school urges students to live enriched lives, dedicated to creativity and learning. The Art Academy also helps students to become well-prepared to take on a career in the field: the academy's undergraduate program requires students to take a professional preparation component, which puts students in workplace situations. The student services office at the school also helps students find part-time or freelance work.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-562-6262
artacademy.edu
The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, is a widely respected college with a program that offers challenging, multidisciplinary courses. The curriculum teaches students how to adapt to change and come up with socially responsible, artistic and creative solutions to real-world issues. Students can take advantage of high-tech resources, from photo labs and fabrication shops to letterpress and printmaking studios. Leading companies recruit for internships and job openings at the college, and students can also meet and talk to professional artists who lecture at the school.
Art Center College of Design
1700 Lida St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-396-2373
artcenter.edu
The Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a public college of art and design in Boston. The college aims to provide students with first-hand experience with diverse cultures, a global perspective on their crafts, a respect for how art affects the world and a commitment to continuous learning and self-exploration. MassArt students can choose from a number of majors, including communication design, environmental design or art education.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-879-7000
massart.edu