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May 23, 2013

Renaissance Man: Jason Tilk

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May 03, 2013 @ Arts Collinwood in Cleveland, OH

Biomedical Art Exhibition

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May 23, 2013

2013 Cleveland Institute of Art Commencement

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May 20, 2013

2013 Student Summer Show

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High School students: Sharpen your artistic skills at CIA’s Pre-College Program this summer from July 7-20. Application deadline is Friday, May 31. For more information, click here: http://ow.ly/l1rHY.Pre-College @ Cleveland Institute of Artwww.youtube.comStudents give insight on the Cleveland institute of Art's Pre-College Program

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May 16, 2013

Scholarships Fund CIA Grads' Travel Dreams

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May 31, 2013

Cinematheque to Present Two Parallel Comedy Film Series

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May 16, 2013

Plain Dealer Reports on the Groundbreaking of the New Gund Building

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May 21, 2013

5/21-25: Lore, Leviathan, Ozu & more!

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May 09, 2013

Four High School Students Awarded in CIA's National 2D3D Art + Design Contest

Academics 

Academics

The best education is collaborative, innovative, and imaginative and is right here at Cleveland Institute of Art. Our curriculum is based on a depth of learning in each major, combined with breadth of knowledge in as many areas as we offer. With small class sizes, a commitment to personal instruction, and world-class faculty CIA students experience an education unlike any in the country.

Programs of Study

Majors

Animation
Biomedical Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Game Design
Glass
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Architecture
Jewelry + Metals
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Video

 

Build important foundation skills and the essential understanding of literature, history, and social sciences.

Liberal Arts
Foundation Year

 

Build real-world experience through professional practices + faculty partnerships

CIA’s Professional Practices

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Working on Your Portfolio?

CIA's Portfolio Tips video demonstrates how to photograph your work.

Cores + Connections

Cores + Connections

Learn more about CIA's proven method for academic and professional excellence.

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Cores + Connections

Learn more about CIA's proven method for academic and professional excellence.

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Pre-College Program

Sharpen your artistic skills at CIA's Pre-College Program this summer.

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