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A short about Emily Dickinson has won a prestigious Telly Award—and Columbus College of Art & Design filmmakers helped make it happen.

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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).

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Mission-driven media company Aha Media and CCAD have partnered to develop coursework that prepares students for creative careers. Students collaborate with animation studio professionals, providing real production support on a film and earning production credit. This hands-on experience equips students with skills necessary for creative careers.

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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.

News & Media

Vince Notaroberto

Vince Notaroberto (Advertising & Graphic Design, 1971) came to CCAD to find community with people like himself—those unseen. At CCAD, he built a chosen family. After a thrilling career, he’s making a gift to ensure generations of students have the same opportunities.

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A short about Emily Dickinson has won a prestigious Telly Award—and Columbus College of Art & Design filmmakers helped make it happen.

02 A still from the animated anthology Frames Per Second Photo courtesy of Aha Media

Mission-driven media company Aha Media and CCAD have partnered to develop coursework that prepares students for creative careers. Students collaborate with animation studio professionals, providing real production support on a film and earning production credit. This hands-on experience equips students with skills necessary for creative careers.

Handheld Bryan Lee Omalley laughing with students CXC 2024 topiary park noon frame at 0m3s

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).

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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!

Alumni Stories

Alums changing the world
Vince Notaroberto

Vince Notaroberto (Advertising & Graphic Design, 1971) came to CCAD to find community with people like himself—those unseen. At CCAD, he built a chosen family. After a thrilling career, he’s making a gift to ensure generations of students have the same opportunities.

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A short about Emily Dickinson has won a prestigious Telly Award—and Columbus College of Art & Design filmmakers helped make it happen.

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Meet Serenity Strull, a Columbus College of Art & Design Film & Video alum carving her own creative career path as an editorial illustrator for the BBC.


Student Success

CCAD students’ accomplishments & achievements
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A short about Emily Dickinson has won a prestigious Telly Award—and Columbus College of Art & Design filmmakers helped make it happen.

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MJ Cooper (Fine Arts, 2026) has shown her paintings around the world since she was a teen. Her latest accomplishment? Seeing her work on JanSport bags.

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Lucas Velazquez’s (Graphic Design, 2025) summer internship with the Cleveland Cavaliers shows you can land a job with the NBA without perfecting your jump shot.


Campus Life

Life in & out of the classroom
Handheld Bryan Lee Omalley laughing with students CXC 2024 topiary park noon frame at 0m3s

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).

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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!

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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.