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Columbus College of Art and Design Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Amanda from West Chester, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I thought learning foundation classes would have been a hassle when I first came to the school. But after now finishing my first year I couldn't have been happier. Most of the basic information (such as color theory or art history) is really important and the teachers at this school make sure you're learning this information in the best way an artist can. That is by creating their lessons to suit the students creative minds.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love this school. The students, faculty, and artist are all inspirational and all so very kind. The atmosphere of this school is supportive and they want to make sure you are having the best experience you can at the school.
    Bang for the buck

    This school's tuition maybe costing you an arm and a leg. But with the education you're receiving, the experience, and the skills you are honing this school is giving you everything and more.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is great for future fashion, graphic, industrial, and interior designers. As well as fine artist, illustrators, photographers and animators.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Danielle from Columbus, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors and being in class will only teach you so much. As is typical in an art major, you need to dedicate a large amount, if not all, of your time to practicing, doing your homework/projects, and researching techniques, methods, and materials. If you simply sit in class and wait for a lightning bolt of inspiration or talent to hit you, you'll never succeed in the visual art field. Especially in art, you need to be proactive about your own education.
    Am enjoying being here

    The school is what you make it out to be. Columbus College of Art & Design provides you with plenty of opportunities for extracurricular, clubs, and of course completing your schoolwork. If you sit around and don't move outside of your comfort zone by learning new art techniques by talking to fellow students or professors, you won't have a very good time at this school.
    Bang for the buck

    The school is somewhat expensive compared to regular state schools, however, all art schools are in this same above-average range. And compared to all other art schools in the country Columbus College of Art & Design is the cheapest school that is still accredited and taken seriously with a great reputation.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be ready to enroll yourself into a high-workload school. Although it is an intensive, rigorous school it will reward you with an above-average knowledge and specialization in the art world which is what in turn will get you an education. You have to realize that in the art world no one will care about your GPA like was typical in high school. You have to develop your portfolio and obtain connections in order to get a good job in this field. Being studious isn't enough.
    Great for these types of students

    Columbus College of Art & Design is an ideal school for hard workers, perfectionists, those that are artistically-minded, creative, outside-the-box, and unique individuals. If you're not 100% or above dedicated and serious about working in the visual art world, this school is most definitely not for you.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Makaylee from Meadville, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I seen what the student can do there and it was all phenomenal!
    Will enjoy being here

    I went to the campus and felt like I belonged there. I can't wait to get started. :D
    Bang for the buck

    Every penny is worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    There are many great art schools out there, I believe this is one of them. Check out their site at: www.ccad.edu to learn more. Trust me, I was blown away with what the students can do and how lively the campus is.
    Great for these types of students

    Artsy
    Talkative
    For the Great Thinkers
    Expressives
    Wild and Free
    Many more!

  • Jesus from Columbus, OH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    CCAD has been wonderful place for growing as an artist.
    You meet people from all other the country and even different countries.
    You realize that there are people that are better than you when it comes to art, which is both good and bad.
    Tips for prospective students

    Students who are going in there with the idea of becoming the best are the students that this school wants. We want students that take advantage of all the opportunities and resources that are available to them. Trust me there are plenty: the library, our mac labs, cintiq labs, visiting artists, student exhibitions, professionally working instructors, just to name a few.
    Academic Rigor

    CCAD is known for having a heavy workload. Be prepared to be blasted with tons of homework from all of your classes. I've heard the foundation courses aren't as heavy, but as you go on through the years, the workload gets more intense. By the end of the first year, people are already dropping out simply by the amount of workload.
    Dorm Life

    The Schottenstein (first years) residence rooms are small, but they do provide enough room to place most of your things inside of your rooms. They have no kitchens which is a huge negative, but one has to remember that those dorms are meant for first years, so most people probably don't know how to cook. There are microwaves in the lobbies, but some people still manage to burn things in there too, therefore the fire alarms go off a little too often than they should.
    Food and Dining

    The cafeteria does a great job when the school hosts family events and has meals, but other than that the cafeteria food does pretty bad. Most things are either salted too much or the food is extremely bland. I'm not vegetarian, but my friends that are were tired of the limited options. Mostly it was soups, but even then their soups were not consistent on good flavor. The working crew are nice though, they tend to have a good time with the students around them.
    What to do for fun

    Walking around the school and viewing the artwork from the year before is always exciting thing to do, because you can see what you have to compete with and it also gives you a chance to see how even some of those art pieces could improve if there is any.

    There is this hotdog place called dirty frank's: best hotdog place ever! They have great vegetarian options too! Monday nights are their karaoke nights.

    On the first Saturday of every month, Columbus art galleries in the Short North sector of town have an event called Gallery Hop. This gives students a chance to see artwork outside of the school and also a breath of fresh air outside of campus. It's even better if you have a group with you too!
    Bang for the buck

    The connections that students make here at school is where our school prides itself. If you do excellent work and have a great work ethic, people will remember you for that. Your classmates will remember the way you work and they may be the same people that help you get jobs in the future.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Not really.
    Great for these types of students

    Outgoing students are great, but sometimes the students that aren't surprise you the most.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are plenty of clubs that are around campus, but the problem that sometimes happens is that they get scheduled around some of the times that other cool things are happening, but some groups are flexible on times they meet.
    Greek Life

    There is no Greek Life.
    Campus Safety

    Campus security is excellent. They have patrol officers that watch the campus 24-7. The officers during the night usually patrol outside on bicycles. The officers are really friendly and are always around campus. The school also does a good job messaging students if there is a danger around town (i.e. there was a man a few blocks away from campus that had killed about 5-6 people), they made sure that the students were aware and in safe locations.

  • Hollyanne from Apopka, FL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    a fantastic college with amazing staff, ccad is a great place to let your creative side blossom. the teachers are working professionals and teach with the artist job market in mind. i'm getting ready to enter my third year and i couldn't be happier!
    Tips for prospective students

    work hard and keep working hard. this isn't an easy college. it's really fun if you're artistic and enjoy the process of your major, but if not then you shouldn't be looking at art schools in the first place.
    Academic Rigor

    it's a pretty difficult college if you aren't willing to learn or better yourself.if you are open to becoming the best artist you can be, they definitely give you the tools and build you up.
    Dorm Life

    i lived in shotty the first year and if was a very nice experience. the dorms are great for making friends and learning the responsibilities of living on your own.
    Food and Dining

    there is an all you can eat style buffet which is nice, but some of the food isn't all that good. it's an outside company that works for the school, but isn't part of the school.
    What to do for fun

    there are common rooms and some fun stuff to do on campus, if you get bored of that, there's the metropolitan library a short walk away and an art museum. if those aren't for you, you can take a bus to the short north and look at all the shops, bars, and clubs. ccad is in the city so there's plenty to do.
    Bang for the buck

    this school is worth the money if you want to become a professional artist. they teach you how to work for companies or for yourself. the academic plan is set up very nicely.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    there is the quad, where you can sit and tan in the summer or build a snowman in the winter. this is a nice green space in the middle of campus. the litter box is a good place to socialize if you don't mind people smoking.
    Great for these types of students

    above all else this school is great for artistic people who want to make more of their artistic abilities. hardworking people are always welcome. fun and expressive people are always the best. if you want to complain, leave that at the door. everyone here has things to complain about.
    Clubs and Activities

    this school is really labor intensive and so free time is usually only on the weekends. there are plenty of clubs and activities to do further down town though.
    Greek Life

    there are no frat houses here! there was an artist house run by a crazy old man, but i'm not sure if that one is still up and running.
    Campus Safety

    there is 24/7 security. you can always find friendly security guards riding around on bikes. we are in between two other schools so we tend to get the crossover from their security as well.

  • Michael from Columbus, OH

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    This school is well known for being excellent in animation as Disney recruits most of their college graduates from this school. So that ought to tell you something. I think this is a great school to consider.
    Will enjoy being here

    I love the fact that this school is in the middle of downtown Columbus and I really like that most of their buildings are old buildings that have been repurposed. It gives it a nice flare. On the other hand, it is a small school with not much but arts as oppose to going to a university where you can mingle with other type of students. Still debating on this one. Although, I did enjoy a lot my admissions counselor who talked to me for about an hour and I left there wanting to join the school right away. Pretty amazing convincing lines he had. You can tell they care about you!
    Bang for the buck

    Well, I'm not sure if this school rates too high on this category. It is pretty pricey and not much scholarship opportunities. . .

  • Geoffrey from Dayton, OH

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    It is a very nice and well put school.

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