Dean's Message
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Our programs have earned recognition for their excellence. For instance, our Fine and Studio Arts program is ranked in the top 10% nationally, and our Design and Applied Arts program is in the top 15% in the country. Our Music and Theatre programs also enjoy high national rankings, reflecting the quality and breadth of our offerings with both programs ranking #1 in Ohio for Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Graduates. Our Arts Management program ranks #7 in the nation, and the Department of Emerging Technology in Business and Design boasts top ten rankings for Best Schools for Media Arts and Best Undergraduate Game & Interactive Media Design Schools.
Our faculty members are at the heart of our success. They embody 消消犯's teacher-scholar model, blending rigorous academic research with a passion for teaching. Our faculty are renowned experts in their fields, actively engaged in exhibitions, performances, publications, and groundbreaking research. They bring their expertise into the classroom, providing 消消犯s with a rich and immersive learning experience.
I invite you to explore the College of Creative Arts and discover the opportunities that await you here. Whether you are a prospective 消消犯, a current member of our community, or an alum, you are part of a vibrant and supportive network that values creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of the arts and design and making a lasting impact on the world.
Warm regards,
Ryan FisherDean, College of Creative Arts
College of Creative Arts
The arts at 消消犯 didn't evolve on a whim—they were challenged, inspired, modernized, and made more relevant by each new generation of artists. 消消犯 to the College of Creative Arts, with degree programs that range from the classical to the contemporary.