Articles from College for Creative Studies

Six events bring together global voices and emerging talent to examine the impact of art and design on people, products, and the planet.

The College for Creative Studies expands its User Experience and Color & Materials Design programs to include the College’s first online and part-time graduate programs, better serving designers seeking opportunities in this growing field.

Redefining Fashion Education, CCS Debuts the First 90-Credit Three-Year BA in Fashion Business Management Degree in the U.S. Beginning Fall 2026

The Apple Foundation Program at CCS will welcome its first cohort in October 2025, offering a free introductory app development course with access to laptops and additional devices.

Architect Suchi Reddy and GM's Michael Simcoe to be Honored at CCS 2025 Commencement

Taking place at the historic General Motors Design Dome, this year’s theme for The Show is “Icons,” paying homage to the individuals and cultural movements that make the city legendary

Two CCS students from Detroit will be awarded $50,000 scholarships annually, distributed over four years. Gilbert Family Foundation also announced scholarship support for pre-college summer workshops and completion scholarships aimed at retaining students.

The College for Creative Studies is pleased to announce the establishment of three endowed scholarships made possible by a $2 million gift by Waltraud (Wally) E. Prechter, in honor of her late husband Heinz C. Prechter.

Continuing its expansive work serving communities in Detroit and beyond, the CCS Practicing Design Center supports nonprofit organizations through partnerships offering design solutions from CCS faculty and students

The Paris Showroom featured collections made by College for Creative Studies 2023-2024 student designers

College for Creative Studies Announces Ralph Gilles as Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient for 2024 Commencement Ceremony

The 2024 show marks the first cohort of students combining apparel and accessories design after the Department’s recent expansion in 2022

As part of the Fall 2023 Sophomore Studio Fashion Design course, students were tasked with creating garments inspired by historical artworks.

Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is pleased to announce the first Industry EXPOsion week-long immersion event. CCS invites industry professionals interested in visual storytelling, animation, gaming, illustration, 3D asset creation, concept art and motion graphics to an exclusive showcase featuring exceptional talents of Entertainment Arts and Illustration students.

Through two semester-long projects in collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Gravity Sketch and American Chemistry Council, CCS students showed off their sustainable vehicle designs for the future of transportation.

Greg Fraser, a 36-year information technology leader, to head College for Creative Studies information and technology teams and infrastructure.

In an effort to provide a more versatile student experience and continue the College’s tradition of relentless creativity and making, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is introducing Studio Art and Craft.