Campus Life

Discover the inspiring journey of CCAD professor Matthew Mohr—artist, educator, and innovator—who bridged art and tech through teaching and public art.

When it comes to getting comics career advice, you can’t do much better than Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels (which have been adapted into a movie, a video game, and, most recently, a Netflix series).

Columbus College of Art & Design students don’t have to choose between buying art supplies or having a great night out—there are loads of cheap things to do in Columbus, and all you need is your college ID!

Restaurants in downtown Columbus, Ohio are plentiful and stand out for their range of flavors and prices. Happily, you don’t have to go far from CCAD’s campus to sample them.

Looking for art things to do in Columbus, Ohio? The city offers music venues, galleries, and cafes where you can connect with other artists in Columbus.

You may not be able to pick John Musker out of a lineup, but you know his work. The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Moana—and other Disney animations beloved by critics and audiences—were co-written and co-directed by Musker.

In fall 2019, CCAD is introducing new non-degree certificate programs for adults, beginning with one focused on Visual Storytelling and Self Publication.

Columbus' Short North boasts 15 diverse art galleries. ROY G BIV, founded by CCAD grads, champions emerging artists with unique, non-profit support.

Shading Art Director from Pixar, Bryn Imagire visited CCAD. She came to give a one-hour presentation about the art and story of Pixar’s upcoming film, The Good Dinosaur.

CCAD's Market (Cafeteria) has a variety of food for students, it's open for community members as well. Freshman who live on campus, automatically get a lot of swipes on their ID as a meal plan. But the Market also has student discounts for those who only want to dine every once in a while.

It’s not hard to tell when you’ve stepped onto an art school’s campus. When you are gathered by hundreds of artists who are passionate about expressing themselves as diversely as possible, you’re going to see some rather strange sights.