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 There has never been a better time to be an art school graduate. There
are a remarkable number of occupations that require people with artistic
talents. Many of the things that lead to improving our quality of life
have input from artists. The physical things in our lives—the art that
inspires us, the products that we use, the things we see on our screen, the
materials we read—all of these affect our sense of what it is to be a complete
human being, and all of them are touched by artists. You know it…there are
artists all around us. Many of them are called designers. Their
influence may be invisible to the typical person, but it’s there and it’s real
and it’s growing all the time.
Students in Kirtland Community College’s art programs (Associate in Fine
Arts—Studio Art, Associate in Applied Science—Graphic Design, and Associate in
Applied Science—Animation and Game Design) now have some of the best
opportunities to continue to further their education once they build their
portfolios while attending Kirtland. Working with the College for Creative
Studies (CCS) and Kendall College of Art and Design, past Kirtland Art students
have won significant tuition awards at these colleges based on their portfolios
in the annual student merit scholarship competitions, with some even receiving
full-ride scholarships. Additionally, students who have completed the KCC
degree in “Animation & Game Design” who are interested in a Bachelor of Science
degree in Computer Gaming and Simulation could also choose to attend Davenport
University.
Kirtland art students have experienced excellent transferability of credits
to all of these colleges. Students should contact those listed for
specific program information. Students wanting additional information on
the various Bachelor of Fine Art or Bachelor of Science programs should contact
the respective institutions at the addresses listed below.
College and University Contact Information:
College for Creative Studies
Katherine Armstrong-Blanchard
Admissions Counselor
kblanchard@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
313-664-7814
Davenport University
Karen Aune
karen.aune@davenport.edu
989-705-3720
Kendall College of Art and Design
Theresa Chiles
Admissions Officer
chilest@ferris.edu
616-451-2787
Kirtland Community College
Scott Rice
ricet@kirtland.edu
989-275-5000, ext. 300
Academic Majors/Minors
Articulation Agreements/Advising Guide:
Fine Arts, Graphic Arts
Located in Detroit‘s Cultural Center, where students will find a variety of
activities near campus to enrich their studies and provide entertainment, CCS
offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in 11 majors and Master of Fine Arts
degrees in two majors. The Detroit Film Theatre, the Detroit Institute of Arts,
and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History are located next to
campus. University and public libraries, galleries, great restaurants, and live
music venues showcasing indie rock, hip hop, techno, folk, jazz and blues can
also be found close by.
While Detroit offers all the advantages you would expect from a big city, but
at an affordable price. The city is also one of the largest markets in the
country for advertising, industrial design and publishing – which means students
have access to internships, jobs, and faculty mentors who are active in their
fields.
Academic Majors/Minors
Articulation Agreements/Advising Guide: Fine Arts, Graphic Arts
Computer Gaming & Simulation:
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Gaming and Simulation is designed
to provide students with the skills and knowledge to apply programming and
animation software tools for creating basic computer games and interactive
simulations. Courses emphasize storyboarding, conventional 2D and 3D modeling,
and collaborative application development. Students will also gain a general
business knowledge base highlighting project management and organizational
processes spanning business operations including management, marketing, and
information security. This degree prepares students for entry-level positions,
including software QA and Game/Simulation Modeler.
Academic Majors/Minors
Kendall offers undergraduate degree programs in 13 disciplines in art &
design and a Master of Fine Arts degree, providing a unique opportunity for
students who want to realize their creative potential. Kendall’s academic
programs represent a broad range of professional pursuits in art and design; its
facility provides a variety of well-resourced studios, classrooms, labs, shops,
and meeting and exhibition spaces as well as state-of-the art technical
capabilities. Located in the heart of a vibrant cultural district in the center
of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kendall College of Art and Design merged
with Ferris State University in 2001.
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