CCS MFA Programs: Inspiring the next generation of designers

The College for Creative Studies Master of Fine Arts program builds on more than a century's legacy of art and design education excellence, adapted for the needs of a new competitive global environment. It offers a fresh approach to exploring new ideas and ways of working. CCS offers two graduate programs, the MFA in Design and MFA in Transportation Design. Both focus on fostering critical thinking in a design context with contemporary business reality in mind. CCS graduate classes are taught by industry leaders with experience in design strategy, user-centric research, design execution and presentation, and entrepreneurial practices. The program attracts an internationally diverse student body to study in a cutting-edge urban environment. It offers graduate students state-of-the art studio facilities and advanced technology capabilities. An internationally recognized roster of visiting designers, artists and professional leaders rounds out a strategic approach to design education.