CCAD Stories

Congrats to this year’s participants in this year’s world-wide, completely virtual 24 HOURS Animation Competition for Students. The teams of five students each were charged with creating a fully realized half-minute short within 24 hours.

When it comes to creative work, Columbus College of Art & Design students, faculty, staff, and alumni are among the very best. The most recent evidence of that came at the Creative Best Awards Nov. 19, 2020. Hosted by the nonprofit Columbus Society of Communicating Arts, the annual fundraiser and awards ceremony celebrates outstanding student and professional creative works from around central Ohio.

CCAD grad Jonathan Knodell (Industrial Design, 2005) led the design for the Rolling Stones flagship store, RS No. 9 Carnaby, blending rock and retail in an immersive experience.

How can the arts help Veterans heal? Can sharing one’s story be transformative? These are some of the questions explored during the spring of 2020 through a creative learning project between Columbus College of Art & Design and the Veteran Arts Initiative of the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System.

Artist and longtime CCAD Continuing & Professional Studies Instructor Bryan Moss can add another title to his already impressive resume: caretaker of Aminah Robinson’s longtime home and studio in Columbus’ East Side.

CCAD alum Derick Whitson (Photography, 2014) features in "Por Los Ojos De Mi Gente" at Baxter St, NYC, showcasing works by POC and Queer artists until July 24, 2020.

Columbus College of Art & Design is taking on the “crunch culture” mindset plaguing the game industry with the launch of its Game Art & Design major in fall 2020 (pending accreditation).

Smart Columbus, together with Columbus College of Art & Design, the Columbus Foundation, and Greenspot, dedicated Columbus’ first DC fast electric vehicle chargers available in a public right-of-way and open to public use in January 2020.

Smart Columbus, together with Columbus College of Art & Design, the Columbus Foundation, and Greenspot, dedicated Columbus’ first DC fast electric vehicle chargers available in a public right-of-way and open to public use in January 2020.

Callan Prakel (Master of Fine Arts, 2021) earned their bachelor’s degree from Capital University in art therapy, psychology, and studio art, but at heart, they always knew they were a maker. So, heading to Columbus College of Art & Design for a Master of Fine Art in Visual Arts seemed like the next logical step.

Sarah Schmidt, CCAD alum, founded Malt Adult to promote indie animation. Celebrating 3rd anniversary with featured artist Victoria Douglas. Event transformed into a community hub. Schmidt evolved personally, embracing freelance work. Memorable moments include hosting artists like Jeron Braxton and Jonni Phillips at CCAD.

Seeing a near-future career in game design with skills gathered at Columbus College of Art & Design, Danielle Tucker (Animation, 2020) is obsessed with making imaginary things come to life.