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ART HISTORY

Investigate creativity as a cultural and social force and influence global
dialogues with your critical insights.  



COLLABORATIVE DESIGN

Transform your curiosity into a powerfully versatile skill set for problem
solving and innovation.



DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN

Create cutting-edge experiences with animation, video, 3D art, interaction
design, visual development, and sound design delivered through web, VR, and AR
as well as digital and physical games.



FASHION STUDIES

Spark your career in the fashion industry while developing your own voice as a
designer.



GRAPHIC DESIGN

Evolve traditional design fundamentals into powerful tools for communication,
problem-solving, and creative strategizing.



ILLUSTRATION

Become an aesthetically grounded and professionally versatile illustrator who is
proficient in both traditional and emerging media.  



INTERIOR DESIGN

Become a creative problem solver who shapes spaces through human-centered design
with focus on function, aesthetics, sustainability, and user-experience.



LIFE SCIENCES AND PRE-MEDICAL ILLUSTRATION

Get started on a unique pathway toward a high-demand career with the potential
to change lives, improve health, and enhance medical education and health care.



PHOTOGRAPHY

Blend fine art and commerical approaches to pursue expressive possibilities
through a thoughtful balance of concept and technique, and emerge positioned to
succeed in a wide variety of photography careers.   



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Our unique curriculum blends studio and immersion, research, and praxis to
engage you in a deep exploration of the discipline that considers innovation,
sustainability, and context as equally as aesthetics.



MASTER OF ARTS IN DESIGN

Broaden your understanding of design’s impact on culture and community through
collaborative online learning experiences and research-driven coursework.



ADVANCED STUDIES IN DESIGN AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

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marketplace.



CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES  

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need for critical analysis and cultural synthesis in today's highly visual
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Explore Powerful Figurative Works by KCAD Professor Emeritus Boyd Quinn in
Retrospective Exhibition
KCAD Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2024 Semester
MFA Alum Brianna L. Hernández Explores Intersection of Art, Death, and Grief in
Hyperallergic Curatorial Fellowship
KCAD alum Bailey Sell is harnessing the power of screen printing to build a
career supporting LGBTQ+ community
Retiring Graphic Design Professor Angela Dow Reflects on 25 Years at KCAD
Explore Powerful Figurative Works by KCAD Professor Emeritus Boyd Quinn in
Retrospective Exhibition
KCAD Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2024 Semester
MFA Alum Brianna L. Hernández Explores Intersection of Art, Death, and Grief in
Hyperallergic Curatorial Fellowship
KCAD alum Bailey Sell is harnessing the power of screen printing to build a
career supporting LGBTQ+ community
Retiring Graphic Design Professor Angela Dow Reflects on 25 Years at KCAD
Explore Powerful Figurative Works by KCAD Professor Emeritus Boyd Quinn in
Retrospective Exhibition
KCAD Announces President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring 2024 Semester
MFA Alum Brianna L. Hernández Explores Intersection of Art, Death, and Grief in
Hyperallergic Curatorial Fellowship
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FORUM: A Showcase of Research-Driven Student Work
FORUM is an event/exhibition featuring KCAD student work that celebrates
curiosity, investigation, and reflection as fundamental and universal aspects of
the creative process. Participating students...
Monday, Apr 22
Master of Architecture Thesis Exhibition
This Master's Thesis Exhibition showcases the completed work of graduate
students from the Master of Architecture program, providing a unique insight
into the process, methodology, and passion behind...
Monday, Aug 26
Sweet Treats Cart - Welcome Week
Ice cream treats and vegan choice available.
Tuesday, Aug 27
Speed Friending - Welcome Week
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Wednesday, Aug 28
Free Snacks & Decorate Sack Supper Bags for Kids' Food Basket - Welcome Week
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