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ANIMATION2D Animation3D Animation
FINE ARTSPainting & DrawingSculpture Printmaking
GRAPHIC DESIGNAdvertising DesignCommunication Design
ILLUSTRATIONBook & Editorial Sequential ArtComic Art
INTERIOR DESIGNCommercialResidential
PHOTOGRAPHYTraditional AlternativeCreative CommercialPhotojournalism
1 – SEEING DOUBLE… UNIQUE 2 + 2 AFA TO BFA TRANSFER PROGRAM:
Starting at DCAD means the option of two college degrees in four years.
DCAD’s rigorous AFA degree allows students to transfer directly to other
art schools as third year students. Many DCAD students transfer with
thousands of dollars of transfer scholarship awarded to them.
2 – PRIME LOCATION FOR ARTISTS:
DCAD’s bustling urban campus is only minutes away from the historic
Brandywine Valley, known as “Wyeth Country.” DCAD sits in the middle
of downtown Wilmington, DE, between two meccas of live music: the
World Café Live at The Queen and the Grand Opera House, and near such
cultural attractions as the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
and Delaware Art Museum. DCAD is minutes from Philadelphia and a train
ride away from New York, Baltimore, and Washington DC, with Amtrak
and Septa stations six blocks from campus.
3 – PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCES:
DCAD’s small student body and intimate campus provide all students with
an individualized educational experience. All students receive one - to - one
instruction from professors who are practicing professional artists in their
fields. Professors bring real - world experiences into the classroom; inspiring
students’ understanding and allowing for practical use of their art and
design instruction.
4 – AMAZING RESIDENCE LIFE:
DCAD’s housing options provide students with a comfortable home away
from home to complement the DCAD experience. The Student Services
office promotes a healthy and active lifestyle through various student
organizations and on - site dining services. The campus’s suite - style
residence halls are unique and accommodating with separate living
rooms, individual bathrooms, and bedrooms. Rooms even come equipped
with drafting tables!
5 – HALF THE COST:
DCAD’s tuition is about half of the cost of other private art schools.
90% percent of DCAD students receive some form of financial aid, including
federal aid, generous merit - based scholarships, and need - based grants
for eligible students. Additionally, payment plans, work-study opportunities
and low interest loans make the cost of attendance manageable for families
dedicated to acquiring the best in art and design education while avoiding
sizeable debt.
Gain artistic confidence. Join a family of artists and designers.
TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND
DCAD:
Jess Flynn, DCAD Photography alumna. See page 32.
AFA 7
Foundation Year 8
Animation 12
Fine Arts 16
Graphic Design 20
Illustration 24
Interior Design 28
Photography 32
Liberal Arts 36
Campus Life 38
Residence Life 40
Student Life 42
Edgar A. Thronson Library 44
Toni & Stuart B. Young Gallery 46
Young Artists @ DCAD 48
Continuing Education @ DCAD 49
Welcome to Wilmington 50
Visiting DCAD 52
Admissions 54
Financial Aid & Scholarships 56
Campus Visits 57
Mission 59
Contact Us 60
A Letter from DCAD’s President: I WELCOME YOU TO THE DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN.
I want to provide you with some insights that I have developed over
a lifetime in art and design colleges, from a student, a faculty member,
and as a leader of art and design students and faculty. The connections
abound between my student experiences and my work today.
My art school education was built on rigor and commitment to the time-
proven foundation of observational drawing, painting, and sculpture, all
with the strong underpinnings and integrated consideration of two and
three-dimensional design. We had nowhere to hide weaknesses or could
we just “get by”; we rightly were made responsible for our development
as painters, draftsmen, sculptors, and designers. It was a glorious period
of my life that still inspires me every day in every task and activity. DCAD
fosters a similarly positive educational experience for its students. After all,
no one forces a student to attend a school of art and design, so why shouldn’t
a student maximize the experience and learn as much as possible? A love
of the elements that comprise art and design allows students to bring their
passion and dedication to this opportunity and encourages them to follow
their hearts’ desires – with a good amount of intellectual development in
the mix. The studies of art and design are intellectual pursuits, not products
of hand-eye exercises, so to think clearly and creatively, one must learn how
to think critically and in an organized way. Learning the language of the
visual arts presents the same challenges as any language, and learning the
vocabulary, grammar, and syntax are as important in art and design studio
courses as they are in French or Spanish courses; however the lessons in
visual arts are usually learned in pictographs or images.
The Delaware College of Art and Design stands out as a unique college
of art and design among many of today’s schools. With sixteen areas
of emphasis now offered at DCAD, a student can find a course of study
that matches or supports what he or she is already doing or offers
new, previously unimagined opportunities that might be captivating
and compelling to him or her. The powerful use of art and design as a
communication tool goes beyond service; it takes us to magical and
mysterious places in the life of the mind, and in outward ways gives
voice to world views and enriches every community’s quality of life.
I invite you to visit the Delaware College of Art and Design to be introduced
to the DCAD spirit, to feel the palpable energy of our students, to see the
achievements of our students on the walls, and to meet our dedicated
faculty and administrative staff. A visit to the College is really to become
formally acquainted with the rest of your life, and to imagine how your
path will begin, a path that will set a course to your future.
Sincerely,
Stuart Baron
Start Here
DCAD’s Associate of Fine Arts Degree program combines studio courses in art and design with liberal arts courses, allowing students to connect important historical and literary concepts to their own artistic pursuits.
Students earn their AFA degree in one of six majors,
offering a total of sixteen tracks from which to choose:
ANIMATION 2D Animation • 3D Animation
FINE ARTS Painting & Drawing • Sculpture • Printmaking
GRAPHIC DESIGN Advertising Design • Communication Design
ILLUSTRATION Book & Editorial • Sequential Art • Comic Art
INTERIOR DESIGN Commercial • Residential
PHOTOGRAPHY Traditional • Alternative • Creative Commercial • Photojournalism
An accredited art and design college, DCAD maintains a concise, comprehensive
and demanding curriculum that provides the training and information necessary
to successfully compete in today’s art and design markets. During the first year,
students enroll in Foundation Year – a core group of courses designed to develop
visual literacy and basic studio techniques and emphasize an understanding of the
concepts and principles of the visual arts. Schedules are divided between 65% studio
courses and 35% liberal arts courses which use materials, concepts and skills that
students can apply to their major of study in the second year. In the sophomore year,
students concentrate on their major of study and again take both studio and liberal
arts courses.
Students enrolled in DCAD’s AFA Degree Program receive thorough preparation
for transfer into Bachelor of Fine Arts degree programs at founding schools Pratt,
and the Corcoran, or other distinguished art and design schools. Completion of
requirements for the AFA may be accomplished through two years of full-time study.
www.dcad.edu/afa
AFA
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FOUNDATION YEAR
FOUNDATIONS @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/foundations
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
ART OF GOLDEN PROPORTIONS
In the Foundation Year, students
learn to develop a piece of art
through a variety of design
concepts, such as using the
Golden Mean as a proportional
structure. This ratio can be found
throughout the natural world
and has been used historically
in two- and three-dimensional
design for its aesthetic beauty.
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK
Through Drawing, 2D Design,
3D Design, and 4D Design
students investigate different
means of composing space,
form, light, color and time.
The in-depth knowledge and
complex tool set gained in the
Foundation Year leads DCAD
students to discover a greater
meaning and sophistication
in the work within their major.
BUILDING A FOUNDATION
The Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program requires a core group of Foundation
courses during the first year of study. Starting with the second year, students take
major-specific courses in addition to liberal arts courses.
During the Foundation Year, all students, regardless of their major, focus on the same
fundamental issues of form making through studio classes in drawing, 2-dimensional,
3-dimensional, and 4-dimensional (time-based) design, and color theory. Photography
majors and Interior Design majors take the courses in an altered sequence.
In the first semester, students are introduced to DCAD’s six majors through Foundation
Seminar, a course that comprises six two-week segments that allow for all new
students to learn more about each major.
The purpose of the Foundation experience is to develop visual literacy and skill in
basic studio techniques, to provide an introduction to art history, and to promote
understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of the visual arts. During
the first two semesters, students work with materials, concepts and skills that they
apply later in their areas of concentration. Students cultivate the potential for visual,
technical and symbolic qualities of 2- and 3-dimensional form as well as color theory
and the use of time as a design element.
SEMESTER I
Drawing I
2D Design I: Black and White
3D Design I
Foundation Seminar
Art History I
Writing and Literature I
SEMESTER II
Drawing II
2D Design II: Color
3D Design II
4D Design
Art History II
Writing and Literature II
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FOUNDATIONS @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/foundations
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ANIMATION
ANIMATION @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/animation
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN ANIMATION
2D ANIMATION
Traditional techniques and digital tools
for character performance and narrative
in moving images
3D ANIMATION
Computer graphics and rendering;
Produce animations through the creative
use of sound, image, and movement
Animators bring their characters to life.
From traditional to contemporary computer-generated animation, projects include
cartoons, graphic novels, sequential art, clay animation, and character development.
DCAD’s program provides the fundamental drawing and design skills necessary
to be successful in this field combined with an understanding of the principles of
motion, storytelling, and conceptual development, as well as the application of these
disciplines to current technologies.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Developing the ability to analyze and solve both technical and creative problems
• Understanding and applying the principles of animation including gravity, motion,
and timing
• Developing a working knowledge of current technologies and applications for
animation
Animation students will create a portfolio-quality animated short film by the end of
their studies at DCAD, combining all phases of production. This final project allows
further artistic development of a style of animation of the student’s own choosing and
gives them directorial ownership of the entire process.
ANIMATION ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
• Working at Studio Pierrot in Japan, animators of Naruto
• Teaming up with Comedy Central for featured shorts on the network’s “TripTank”
Series, Working on “Superjail”, an animated television series on Cartoon Network or
on “Wonder Pets”, an animated children’s television series on Nickelodeon
• Creating computer games for Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer: Candyland Edition”
and “Go Diego Go! African Safari Adventure”
• Working for BBC and Blue Airplane Productions
DID YOU KNOW?
The Animal Collective’s “Brotherhood” music video and Ke$ha’s “Your Love is My Drug”
music video includes animations by DCAD alumni.
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
PLAYING IN THE SAND
This example of experimental
stop-motion animation
with sand gives texture
and atmosphere to images
through the use of sand on
a back-lit glass surface.
HE’S ALIIIIIIIIVE
This student’s final in the
Character Animation course
uses a combination of Adobe
Flash, After Effects, and Premier ©
to complete lush characters and
backgrounds. The narrative is
developed through storyboards
and given the illusion of life
through effective lip syncing.
WHAT A CHARACTER
DCAD Animators use a wealth
of traditional techniques
and digital techniques to
make their characters “perform”.
This ‘sack of flour’ assignment
uses multiple drawings
to effectively manipulate
movement of the character.
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ANIMATION @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/animation This animation combines colorful hand painted backgrounds with a digitally developed character.
To view these animations in action, visit DCAD’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/DCADTV
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FINE ARTS
Fine Artists explore creative expression through observation and
perception. In the Fine Arts program, exploration in the studio and frequent
feedback from faculty and visiting artists nurture student artistic
accomplishment and personal vision. Students learn how form and content
in a work of art interact to yield meaning. Creative expression and effective
communication are fostered by a solid foundation of work from
observation and perception. Students are encouraged to develop ways of
choosing directions, media, and subject matter. Through studio work, group
discussion, lectures, seminars, individual consultations with faculty and
visiting artists, and frequent trips to museums, galleries, and artists’ studios,
students develop the technical ability, critical awareness, knowledge of
historical frameworks, and self-discipline to form a unique, personal vision.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Creating a body of work
• Developing an artists’ statement
• Maintaining a digital portfolio
• Presenting work at end of semester critiques, in which visiting
artists and professionally active alumni provide additional insight
FINE ARTS ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
DCAD graduates in Fine Arts have gone on to complete their studies at
schools including MICA, Parsons Paris, Moore, Pratt, RISD, University
of the Arts, and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, among others.
They have experienced successful careers as studio and community artists,
educators, curators and art critics, as well as pursuing MFA degrees at a
variety of schools nationwide. A DCAD alumna has gained wide attention
for her creative use of materials with work featured in magazines such as
National Geographic Kids and New Jersey Countryside.
DID YOU KNOW?
Other Fine Arts alumni have had their work featured in newspapers
and on television programs such as “The Conan O’ Brien Show” and
“The Late Show with Craig Ferguson”.
Painting & Drawing
From direct observation
and the human figure;
develop a personal
expression of meaning
Sculpture
Conceptual and process
oriented; gain a solid
understanding of form
and space
Printmaking
Utilize traditional
techniques; explore
monotypes, etching,
and block printing to
enhance formal practices
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN FINE ARTS
FINE ARTS @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/fine-arts
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
IT STARTS WITH THE FIGURE
In the Fine Arts program,
students are exposed to the
intense study of the human
figure throughout the curriculum.
COMPLEXITIES OF FORM
Gaining the ability to understand
the complexity offered by the
human form leads students to
a more sophisticated means
of developing a work of art.
INVESTIGATE AND EXPLORE
The challenge of establishing
meaning through representation
of the figure is addressed through
investigating gesture, structure,
anatomy, and volume.
YOUR ARTISTIC IDENTITY
Understanding how to articulate
the most complex of forms leads
Fine Arts students to a greater
ability to find a stronger sense of
personal identity and expression
in their second year body of work.
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FINE ARTS @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/fine-arts
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic designers present information through effective visual
communication. DCAD’s program provides the student with
tools and processes to successfully convey ideas to an audience.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Understanding and creating professional elements of self-
promotion using social media, business cards, posters, personal
logos, digital portraits, and professional portfolio development
• Designing and creating hand-made books to illustrate a narrative
• Designing infographics to explain data as visual content
After further study, DCAD graduates have successful careers as Graphic
Designers, Art Directors, and Web & Production Designers.
GRAPHIC DESIGN ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
DCAD graduates in Graphic Design have completed their studies
at schools including Pratt Institute; School of Visual Arts; Corcoran College
of Art + Design; Rhode Island School of Design; University of the Arts;
and Maryland Institute College of Art, among many others.
Positions held by DCAD Graphic Design alumni include:
Art Director at Cline Davis & Mann and Ogilvy and Mather, NYC
Graphic Designer at Stag & Hare, Brooklyn, NY
Graphic Designer at R2Integrated, Baltimore
Graphic Designer, Warner Music, NYC
Senior Designer, Untuck Design, Philadelphia
Freelance Art Director, Los Angeles
Art Director, Saatchi & Saatchi, NYC
Graphic Designer, Calico Corners, PA
Graphic Designer, CRAFT / Media Digital, Washington DC
Benchworks Marketing and Communications, Chestertown, MD
DID YOU KNOW?
A DCAD Graphic Design alumnus is currently the Creative Director at
Galison Private Label, founded to work with museums to make their
imagery widely available in the form of well-designed and manufactured
paper products. She has worked on design and illustration components
of products for cultural institutions including Carnegie Hall, the
Guggenheim, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and businesses such
as HBO, FedEx, and Target.
GRAPHIC DESIGN @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/graphic–design
ADVERTISING DESIGN
Develop visual messages with
conceptual content and apply
to advertising media such as ads,
posters and marketing collateral.
Typography and image as linked
tools are key points of emphasis.
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Explore and create visual content
applied to print and web media.
Type as both communication
and art define the basis of the
graphic designer’s means
of expression.
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
MAW+FF 2013–14
The MidAtlantic Wine
and Food Festival
asked DCAD Graphic
Design majors to create
posters showcasing
this annual event.
Designers are tasked
with making a visual
that projects the feel
of the festival to a wide
audience.
DRAWING + SOFTWARE
Hand drawing is as powerful
a tool as the software
used here to express the
designer’s personal style.
When coupled with sound
historical influence, the
perfect context creates
a winning design.
CONCEPT! CONCEPT! CONCEPT!
These two designs use
visuals in a way that
allow the viewer to
discover the details
after the first initial
glance. Great poster
design needs strong
order as the conceptual
elements are revealed.
DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION
Finding just the right
visual touch requires
restraint and confidence.
This designer painted
all the pieces separately
then carefully arranged
and colored them with
digital tools to make a
winning design.
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Identity marks
and logotypes,
above and left.
Advertising
art direction
and design,
at right.GRAPHIC DESIGN @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/graphic–design
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ILLUSTRATION
DRAW, DRAW, AND THEN
DRAW SOME MORE
The portrait of Tim Burton
above was drawn with pen and
ink, while the book illustration
at right came to life digitally using
a tablet. However they do it, DCAD
Illustrators breathe life into their
art with a variety of tools.
ILLUSTRATIVE ART
Illustration demands great
ideas paired with exceptional
drawing and media training:
whatever the approach, the
artist will express the essence
of the subject with a nod to
the viewer.
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
STORYTELLERS
The fluid combination of art
and writing forms the basis
of the Illustrator’s world.
The excitement in bringing
the author’s words to life
is just as rewarding as the
finished piece itself.
Illustrators illuminate and attract attention to an idea, story or
product through their creative designs and expressive imaginations.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Exploration of various dry and wet media, including pen and ink,
gouache, watercolors, acrylic paint, colored pencil, scratchboard,
and printmaking techniques
• Figure drawing, including costume illustration, to help define
anatomy and the drape of clothing, in relation to its surroundings
within the story
• Application of traditional graphic design principles and
computer-aided techniques (both digital and hand-crafted
typography, layout, and editorial composition) to finished
illustration work
• Understanding and creating professional elements of self-
promotion: social media, business cards, posters, personal logos,
digital portraits, and professional portfolio development
DCAD graduates in Illustration are prepared for advanced study that can
lead to careers in a variety of fields, including: comic arts, graphic novel
illustration, children’s book illustration, publishing, advertising, marketing,
and art direction, among many others.
ILLUSTRATION ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
One DCAD Illustration graduate was hired by an ad agency within
9 days of completing studies at Pratt Institute and is now working
at MMI in Houston, Texas. Others work for Disney Interactive Media Group
and intern at the New York Library for the Performing Arts.
BOOK & EDITORIAL
Book Illustration – Visually interpreting a narrative for children,
young readers, or adults, using a cohesive style and technique.
Editorial Illustration – Employs a strong conceptual component,
visually translating messages regarding current events, business,
social, political or cultural issues.
SEQUENTIAL ART
Create graphic novels and illustrated short stories, developing an
individual style and graphic vocabulary
COMIC ART
Explore visual storytelling with dramatic action, fantastic adventures
and heroic characters through color, line, and dynamic compositions
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/illustrationThis illustration was created from a hand drawn image, scanned and manipulated with digital tools.
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The images at left are from assignments using various media, while the
illustration above for Huck Finn incorporates the title directly into the art .
ILLUSTRATION @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/illustration
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior designers plan space to better serve living and working environments.
DCAD’s Interior Design program places emphasis on appreciating the value
of drawings and traditional techniques. The planning and thought processes
are automatically infused into the digital-based design elements including
CAD and Photoshop, remaining current with professional standards and
challenging students to become proficient in all practical tools of the trade.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Focusing on real-world urban issues, both residential and commercial,
centered around on-site community-based projects
• Analyzing existing site conditions, program and historical masterworks
through diagrams, drawings and renderings
• Applying design principles including volume, void space, surface texture,
color, and tone for use in 2- and 3-dimensional formats
• Creating a cohesive space plan including organization of programmatic
elements through sequencing, spatial flow, movement and circulation
patterns for single and multi-level structures
• Examining color theory, color harmony and the psychology of color
and light through practical applications
• Preparing hand-drafted and computer-based plans to construct a variety
of projection systems including the creation of 3-dimensional scale models
in a variety of media.
The combination of this practical experience and theoretical exploration supports
the development and growth of strong design concepts. Students learn how to
transform their ideas into creative and functional designs. Students explore space
planning, furnishings and materials, color and lighting, as well as basic construction
systems and building code requirements.
INTERIOR DESIGN ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Interior Design alumni have continued their studies at Pratt Institute,
the Cleveland Institute of Art, and Moore College of Art and Design, among
other schools. Others intern at MTV Networks or work as a CAD Designer
for Corporate Facilities, Inc., an exclusive dealer for Knoll Furniture
in the Greater Philadelphia area.
DID YOU KNOW?
One alumnus added “sculptor” to his resume after his design was selected
for fabrication by the Kirkwood Library in Wilmington DE. The piece,
entitled An Encounter, is permanently and prominently installed
on the renovated library’s grounds.
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN INTERIOR DESIGN
COMMERCIAL
Space planning of corporate sectors
including the retail, healthcare and
hospitality industries
RESIDENTIAL
Home interior space planning; either
from the initial planning stage or
remodeling an existing structure
3–D interior view above; at top, a cross section elevation plan from the Musician’s Row Home project.
INTERIOR DESIGN @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/interior-design
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
HOME SWEET ROW HOME
The capstone project for the
Interior Design program involves
designing a row home for a local
musician. Students create a profile
for a musician to live in a fully
redesigned three floor row home
and music studio in Wilmington.
After analyzing the musician’s
needs, students provide floor
plans, a cross section, perspectives,
designs for architectural details
for storage and stairs, a lighting
plan, furniture and color finishes
for the house. This project combines
all presentation methods including
models as well as hand and digitally
prepared drawings.
GIMME SHELTER
Many of the projects done in the
Interior Design program at DCAD
involve collaboration with the
Wilmington community; proposing
student designs for review by
actual clients. In 2014, DCAD
Interior Designers submitted
designs for public and private
projects including DART bus
shelters, medical offices, and
an open-office design space.
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Various rendering and design techniques employed to develop visual awareness of the inhabited space.
INTERIOR DESIGN @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/interior-design
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PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/photography
Emphasis is placed on developing one’s own vision through the exploration of digital,
traditional, experimental, and alternative photographic techniques.
Portfolio developing projects:
• Alternative photographic processes, including cyanotype, Vandyke Brown, and others
• Silver gelatin prints
• Large-format cameras, studio lighting, and printing
• Digital color photography, editing & workflow
Students complete their DCAD studies with the creation of their own published
photography books, in color and black & white, which professionally showcase
their work. A small selection of these books is housed in DCAD’s permanent library
collection and available to view on DCAD’s Blog http://dcadlibrary.wordpress.com/.
Search for “blurb”.
Students can apply their creative and technical skills in many industries. Careers in
photography include Commercial/Advertising Photography, Editorial Photography,
Photojournalism, and Fine Art Photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
DCAD graduates in photography have continued their studies at Parsons Paris,
Art Institute of Chicago, Oregon College of Craft, University of the Arts, Corcoran College
of Art + Design, and Pratt Institute, where they have received many thousands
of dollars in transfer scholarships.
DID YOU KNOW?
DCAD students majoring in Photography have interned at the New York Post, Elle
magazine, Paper magazine, and Pier 59 Digital Studios while attending Pratt Institute.
One alumnus started an analog color photography lab, while another, who had her
first solo exhibition immediately upon earning her BFA from the Corcoran College
of Art + Design, is exploring the art of photograms and creating photographs without
a camera.
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK IN PHOTOGRAPHY
TRADITIONAL
Fine Art photography;
developing artistic vision
and personal aesthetic
ALTERNATIVE
Historic and modern-day
experimental processes that
allow for creative investigation
CREATIVE COMMERCIAL
Use of light as a tool to produce compelling
images; portraiture, merchandising and event
photography
PHOTOJOURNALISM
From documentary to contemporary visual
reporting; narrating the story through images
WHAT WE DO AND WHY:
BEAUTY IN THE EVERYDAY
In these images, light and
color are used to transform
a scene that might be
considered ordinary into
a photograph that embodies
mystery, intrigue and beauty.
PUNK PHOTOG
DCAD 2011 Photography alumna
Jess Flynn (Page 2) credits DCAD
with giving her the skills to follow
her dream. Jess shot the cover
of punk band, The Menzingers,
latest album. Jess’s photo of the
band below from their record
release show was published by
redbull.com as well as picked up
by the New York Times in June
2014. After DCAD, Jess attended
the University of the Arts and is
the current owner of a photography
company called Sugar Year. She
also shoots for various publications,
companies, and labels.
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PHOTOGRAPHY @ DCAD
www.dcad.edu/photography
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The Liberal Arts curriculum comprises three chronological surveys of art history and writing and literature, as well as several general education electives designed to develop effective written and oral communication skills, promote critical thinking, and encourage exploration of various creative, cultural, and intellectual disciplines.
COURSE OFFERINGS:
ART HISTORY I, II, III
WRITING AND LITERATURE I, II, III
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES:
Lenticular Vision
After the Artistic Apocalypse
Moving Pictures
Creative Writing
Introduction to Children’s Literature
The Sensational Seventies
Robin Hood and King Arthur
LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM
Liberal Arts studies at DCAD revolve around a
core of art history, world literature, and writing.
As a college of art and design, we recognize that
a strong foundation in the humanities is essential
for all aspiring artists and designers. That is
why every student is required to take liberal
arts courses to complete the AFA degree. Each
major offers students a three-semester survey
of global art history, as well as corresponding
courses focused on writing and literature. Upon
completion of these core courses, students also
take major-specific classes and electives focused
on specialized topics in art, culture, and society.
As courses progress, students build skills in
academic writing, research, and critical inquiry
designed to prepare them for further study in
their chosen fields or entrance into the
professional art world.
LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
A fundamental component of DCAD’s Liberal Arts
program is providing students with opportunities
to experience content presented in class in
out-of-classroom situations. Each DCAD art
history course includes at least one required
visit to a world-class museum in New York,
Philadelphia, or Washington DC, where students
see and study works presented and discussed
in class. Often, these college-wide trips are tied
to students’ studio coursework and serve as
vital sources of creative inspiration across the
curriculum. On campus, DCAD offers students
the chance to hear tales of the real world during
regular common hour presentations featuring
guest speakers from various artistic fields and
creative professions.
ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
A favorite event occurring each year is the
College’s Art History Symposium. All students
taking Art History III and Writing & Literature III
produce formal research papers as the capstone
of their Liberal Arts survey coursework. A team
of Liberal Arts instructors reviews the papers
before selecting the very best to be presented
at the annual symposium. First and second
year students, faculty, administration, staff,
and honored guests are invited to attend this
springtime celebration of DCAD scholarship.
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DCAD’s intimate campus offers the
luxury of classes, on-campus dining,
housing and a full-service art supply
store, all within one block of each
other.
Located in Wilmington, Delaware,
DCAD’s historic Art Deco building
anchors an energetic and exciting
downtown area. DCAD itself offers
six floors that include a dark room
and photography studios, computer
labs for both Mac and PC users, an
animation studio with shooting
stations, academic classrooms,
the Edgar A. Thronson Library,
and painting, drawing and design
studios bathed in natural light.
Since the College opened in 1997,
new restaurants, live music venues
and creative design firms have
opened their doors near DCAD,
creating a vibrant community.
On any given morning, a Typography I
class may be studying the lettering
choices of different businesses while
a drawing class may set up on the
sidewalk to draw the block. Students
often use the surrounding buildings,
skyline and architectural elements in
their assignments.
Beyond the studio walls are DCAD’s
two residence halls. The Saville offers
students apartment-style housing right
across the street from classrooms,
and 707 N. King Street offers students
studio-style living one block away.
The 707 residence hall is also where
DCAD’s Café is located and is adjacent
to Jerry’s Artarama, an art supply
store offering discount prices to
the DCAD community.
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StudioSpace
StudioSpace
Sleep Space
Sleep Space
Private Bathroom
Private Bathroom
707 Residence Hall
SpiralStair
1st Floor
2nd Floor
The Saville707 RESIDENCE HALL
Opened in Fall 2012, the 707 Residence Hall offers spacious studio-style rooms with
respective space for studying and sleeping. Jerry’s Artarama, opened in Fall 2013,
now occupies the Market Street side of the residence hall, offering students a
full-service art supply house at their fingertips. While each unit in 707 Residence Hall
has unique features, all are studio-style and divided into two areas with separate
bedroom space and studio work space. Each unit also contains a full bathroom and
breakfast bar. Within the 707 residence hall sits the Atrium, where students can find
the 707 Café, lounge space for socializing and studying, a free laundry facility, media
wall with free WiFi, and the Resident Assistant security desk. For students who like a
private study space, the second floor of 707 offers a quiet study lounge.
707 CAFÉ
DCAD’s dining hall, the 707 Café, is located on the first floor of 707 Residence Hall
and offers a vast selection of healthy and fresh meals as well as “grab and go”
options. Everything is made from fresh, local ingredients. Any and all tastes and
preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, are accommodated with
healthy, delicious choices. Using a selected meal plan, students and visitors may
pick from several stations including: the “Fresh Select” salad bar, the “Take Comfort”
station offering a taste of home, the “Pizza and Pasta Villaggio” and “Quik Pik”
selection for on the go. Dining services are provided by CulinArt, Inc. The head chef
as well as a nutritionist are accessible to students and available to assist in meal
accommodations and planning.
THE SAVILLE RESIDENCE HALL
Directly across the street from DCAD sits The Saville. Originally a well-known
Wilmington department store, Mullins, The Saville evolved into a luxury
apartment building and is now fully-owned and outfitted by DCAD for its students.
The Saville offers the convenience of a central location in spacious units. Home to
over 100 DCAD students, each unit at The Saville is unique: bi-level quad and triple
opportunities, as well as double studio-style options are available. Offering majestic
views up and down either historic Market Street or bustling King Street, each unit
is individually climate-controlled with air conditioning and heating. Amenities
include full kitchens and washer/dryer. Each resident is provided with a bed,
drawing table and artist’s stool.
TATIANA COPELAND STUDENT CENTER
The first floor of The Saville features the ultra-modern Tatiana Copeland Student
Center, a gathering spot offering game tables, study nooks, wireless internet access,
snack machines and a general hang-out for students. Students can enjoy a wide
range of activities in the Student Center from music performances, pool tournaments
and poetry readings to study groups and meetings. In addition, the DCAD Student
Gallery Club utilizes this space to host exhibitions throughout the year, highlighting
exemplary student-selected work from throughout the College.
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DCAD IS A PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN AND EXPERIENCE.
Student life at DCAD maintains a very busy
calendar of activities throughout the year. On
campus, activities range from major events such as
Halloween’s Spirit Week- including a campus-wide
costume parade, poster design competition, pumpkin
carving and more-, Wordstock, and the Egg Drop,
to the smaller events such as karaoke nights, game
nights and pot-luck dinners. Museum trips to
New York City or Washington, DC,
occur each semester and faculty
members frequently arrange
trips to area galleries and
attractions in Wilmington,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
VISITING ARTISTS AND SCHOLARS
Every year, nationally-known artists, designers, and
scholars — from each DCAD major and the Liberal Arts —
are invited to lecture and work with students in studio
settings. Students have the opportunity to ask questions,
network, and gain firsthand knowledge about being a
successful professional artist. An updated calendar can
be found at www.dcad.edu/events.
STUDENT GROUPS
Student clubs and organizations are formed based on
the current students’ interests and are approved through
the Student Services Office. DCAD has more than 25 clubs
and organizations. Some of the most popular include the
Writing Club, Yoga Club, American Sign Language Club,
Animation Club and the Student Gallery Club. In 2012, DCAD
began its first literary magazine, Another Medium, which
features original works by DCAD students. Most recently,
DCAD students formed a Student Government Association
that will provide outlets and activities reflecting the
diverse interests of the DCAD student body. DCAD clubs
and organizations are consistently seeking new members.
WHAT WILL STUDENTS LOOK TO DO IN THE COMING YEAR?
STUDENT LIFE
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EDGAR A. THRONSON LIBRARY
ORIGINAL ART, POETRY, BOOK & FILM REVIEWS, STUDENT CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND MORE AT: DCADLIBRARY.WORDPRESS.COM & @DCADLIBRARY
The Edgar A. Thronson Library at DCAD offers a
highly specialized collection of more than 15,000
books, videos, sound files, digital images and
electronic resources, as well as subscriptions to art
and design periodicals. This collection is exclusive
to pertinent art and design ideas and issues to
best inform DCAD students. DCAD’s Library is an
inviting, fun, unique space: at any time you will
find people talking, collaborating on assignments
or exploring the expansive collection of art and
design resources. The Library is a meeting place
for the entire DCAD community to share ideas,
take a break between classes, research a project,
gain perspective, and meet friends. Many student
clubs and organizations use the library as a
comfortable and welcoming gathering space. The
electronic resources are available from anywhere
with an Internet connection and include scholarly
articles, explanations of artistic periods and
techniques, artist biographies, as well as more
than 1.6 million high-quality images of art.
The library aims to deliver timely and accurate
services and to promote information literacy
skills. To serve the DCAD community, there are
nine computer stations with both Macs and PCs,
and comfortable study areas for group or
individual use. The Library has wireless Internet
access and a color printer and copier. As an
additional resource, the Library Director is available
to provide reference assistance, in-class instruction,
and work individually with students.
Materials not available within the collection
may be requested through InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
or by visiting one of the many library collections
in the area, including any Delaware public library,
the Delaware Historical Society Research Library,
Delaware Art Museum, Winterthur Library,
and the University of Delaware.
Students can visit the Library in person or
search for resources via the online catalog at
www.dcad.edu/library
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The first floor of DCAD is occupied by the Toni & Stuart B. Young Gallery,
featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and 5,000 square-feet of exhibition
space. The Gallery is the space visitors first see when arriving at DCAD,
and it is open to the public, seven days a week.
JOIN US FOR AN EXHIBITION
Exhibition openings are held in conjunction with Art on the Town,
Wilmington’s Art Loop, held the first Friday of each month, and are
well-attended by students, faculty and staff, as well as diverse
audiences from the surrounding community and region.
The following exhibitions are held on an annual basis.
September, From the Studio: Faculty Exhibition
Current studio faculty members exhibit work and current projects
they have worked on within the last year.
November, Visiting Exhibition
Works by established regional, national, and international artists
are shown, and each year, the exhibition’s focus is one of DCAD’s majors.
March, High School Art Exhibition
As selected by their art teachers, student artwork from high schools of
current and prospective DCAD students is featured. The exhibition is an
opportunity to showcase the high school art programs that represent the
diversity of the Delaware College of Art and Design’s student body.
April, Student Exhibition
DCAD’s faculty select the best of their AFA Degree students’ work
from the past year to be featured. A variety of assignments, media,
and projects represent work completed in Foundation Year classes and
in each of the six majors.
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For passionate rising junior and senior high school students who are serious
about preparing for college admission in the areas of art and design, DCAD
offers a one-week intensive studio experience dedicated to helping them
produce their best work. Experience college-level courses where half the
day is spent in figure drawing and the other half in an elective.
REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL.
Courses are led by DCAD’s engaging professors, who are all practicing
professional artists and designers. Expect to be challenged in the classroom
and through homework assignments while creating portfolio-building
work. Small classes enable students to work closely with professors and
their peers, gain valuable experience in critiques and flourish in the
inspiring environment that is DCAD.
CREATE WORK THAT WILL AMAZE.
Build skills and confidence in college-level courses where half the day
is spent in Figure Drawing and the other half in an elective. Electives
offered are: Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design,
Painting or Photography.
EXPLORE LIFE AS A COLLEGE STUDENT.
Live on campus for the week. Residents stay in studio-style residence
halls near DCAD’s studios. Evening activities from ice-breaker games to
field trips round out the week’s schedule. Current DCAD students serve
as Resident Assistants for the week and can offer valuable homework help
and insight on what it is like to attend an art and design college.
EXHIBIT YOUR WORK IN OUR GALLERY.
The week concludes with an exhibition of students’ best work in DCAD’s
Toni & Stuart B. Young Gallery and a reception for family and friends.
Students choose and hang their work from both drawing and elective
classes and enjoy the exhibition, attended by 300-plus visitors.
www.dcad.edu/yap
The Continuing Education Program at DCAD is dedicated
to providing the community with dynamic courses
that foster personal and professional growth. DCAD
delivers challenging and inspiring courses in downtown
Wilmington. These small classes –conducted by an
engaging faculty of working artists and design
professionals – focus on students’ individual success.
In addition to a wide selection of classes, DCAD’s
Continuing Education Program also offers Certificate
Programs. These provide students with the opportunity
to accelerate their careers and artistic abilities through
focused, compact courses that develop creative and
technical skills while progressing through the prescribed
curricula in Web and Graphic Design, Art and Design,
Interior Design or Photography.
In June, a Continuing Education Exhibition is held in
the Toni & Stuart B. Young Gallery, offering students and
instructors from within DCAD’s Continuing Education
Program the opportunity to showcase their work.
www.dcad.edu/CE
YOUNG ARTISTS @DCAD
CONTINUING EDUCATION@DCAD
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Within two hours from some of the world’s greatest art collections sits Wilmington, Delaware.
Located midway between New York City and Washington, DC,
DCAD offers easy access to a wide range of attractions and urban
centers. Baltimore is one hour to the south and Philadelphia is
45 minutes to the northeast. Delaware and Maryland beaches,
the New Jersey shore and the Pocono Mountains are all within
two hours of the College.
Wilmington’s Amtrak and SEPTA station is within a six-block walk
from the campus, allowing for easy access to these places while
the DART bus system operates with stops throughout the city and
state. DART can easily take students on a tax-free shopping trip, or
to visit friends at the University of Delaware. The internationally-
recognized Delaware Art Museum, the Delaware Museum of
Natural History, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and other
attractions in the Brandywine Valley are also easily accessible.
DCAD draws upon the rich and diverse artistic history of
the Brandywine Valley. Often referred to as the birthplace of
American Illustration, it was in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, that
renowned illustrator Howard Pyle taught many of his students,
bringing them to his studio in Wilmington. Most commonly
known as the Brandywine School, these artists went on to
become some of the greatest artists and Illustrators of the 19th
and 20th centuries. Members include: N.C. Wyeth, illustrator
for Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous Treasure Island as well as
James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans; Jessie Wilcox
Smith, illustrator for publications such as Ladies Home Journal
and Good Housekeeping; and Harvey Dunn, famed war-time
illustrator who also did work for publications such as Scribner’s,
Harper’s Weekly, and The Saturday Evening Post, as well as
many others. Also referred to as “Wyeth Country,” the region has
continued to be the home of N.C. Wyeth’s famous descendants;
the late Andrew Wyeth; and grandson, Jamie Wyeth. Much of the
work of these artists, as well as many others, has been preserved
by the Brandywine Conservancy, and is housed within the
famous Brandywine River Museum, which attracts visitors both
nationally and internationally.
While Wilmington is known for business, it offers a lively and
welcoming environment for creative artists and designers. The
first Friday of every month brings Art on the Town “Art Loops,”
where local businesses, galleries and organizations stay open
late to host openings for monthly exhibits by local artists. Often,
DCAD students and professors are those local artists, and DCAD
participates in the Art Loop on a bi-monthly basis.
In the same city block, DCAD is joined by World Café Live at
the Queen Theatre, a live music venue where students have
participated in their weekly open mic nights and the Delaware
History Museum, where DCAD often holds lectures and special
events. Within close walking distance are the Grand Opera
House and the DuPont Theatre, offering entertainment from
concerts to Broadway shows. Theatre N is the city’s popular
art movie house and is visited by many students as a place
to see independent films.
The Brandywine Zoo, the Delaware Center for the Contemporary
Arts and the Wilmington Riverfront, located along the Christina
River, offer some artistic inspiration to students both during
and outside of class. The Riverfront is also home to Wilmington’s
minor league baseball team, the Wilmington Blue Rocks. As of
February 2014, students can now enjoy the improved Rt. 32-
Wilmington Trolley, offering transportation from downtown
Wilmington to the Riverfront for only $1.
Many festivals and events in Wilmington take place right in
DCAD’s front yard, closing down Market Street and setting
up activities in the surrounding blocks. Students especially
enjoy the Wilmington Fringe Festival in September which
brings adventurous artists in both visual and performing
arts downtown to show their work at several venues. DCAD
students have been known to volunteer and also participate
by performing or showing their artwork. Also popular in the
springtime are the Rodney Square Farmer’s Market, and the
springtime Grand Prix.
To see a calendar of Wilmington events, visit
www.inwilmingtonde.com.
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From DCAD to NYC: 1 hr, 50 mins, to Washington DC: 2 hrs, 11 mins, to Baltimore, MD: 1 hr, 25 mins, to Philadelphia, PA: 45 mins, Ocean City, NJ: 2 hrs, Rehoboth Beach, DE: 2 hrs, Ocean City, MD: 2 hrs, 22mins.
CAMPUS VISITS
Take a campus tour, have a portfolio
review, and meet with an Admissions
representative.
Monday visits begin at 1PM and
Thursday visits begin at 10AM.
Register online at: dcad.edu/tours
PREVIEW DAYS
Spend a day @ DCAD! Learn about
admissions and financial aid, tour
the campus and student housing,
meet current students and faculty
members, get to know DCAD’s majors
and have your portfolio reviewed.
Preview Days take place each fall
and spring.
STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Every year DCAD invites students
to participate in a class based on
their intended major. Students can
work alongside current students
while receiving feedback from
their professor.
CONTACT
For more information,
call 302.622.8000 or email
WE LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU AT DCAD!
HOW TO GET HERE
BY TRAIN: Wilmington’s Amtrak
(800.872.7245) and SEPTA Station
is only six blocks from DCAD.
BY BUS: The Wilmington Bus
Terminal (302.652.7391) is only five
blocks from DCAD. Several DART
bus (800.652.3278) routes include
stops near DCAD.
BY AIR: Philadelphia International
Airport is 30 minutes from DCAD
via I-95.
BY CAR: DCAD’s address is 600 North
Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Metered on-street parking is available
around the College as are several
pay-by-the-hour parking lots.
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DCAD’s Admissions staff is excited to help you through the
application process and offer advice on how to prepare a
portfolio. We strive to offer caring, personal attention to each
of our applicants through one-to-one communication with our
admissions counselors, from friendly email or postcard reminders
to on-campus portfolio reviews. At all levels, we get to know each
of our students personally.
At DCAD, we look at each applicant independently, on the basis of
an academic record, and more importantly, on the potential we
see in your portfolio. Contact [email protected]
or call 302.622.8000.
APPLICATION
To begin the process, submit a DCAD Application, available
online at www.dcad.edu/apply. There is a $40 application fee;
$80 for international students. For students requesting an
application fee waiver, please contact your high school
counselor or the DCAD Admissions Office.
PORTFOLIO
A portfolio of artwork is required for admission to DCAD’s
Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program. Applicants must
demonstrate their ability in the areas of drawing, composition,
color and design, and select their best artwork completed within
the last two years. The portfolio should include 15 to 20 pieces
of original artwork and at least five pieces drawn from direct
observation. The balance of the portfolio can include artwork in
various media and styles. This might include pastel, pen and ink,
watercolor, oil or acrylic paint, animation, film, and black and
white or color photography. All applicants are encouraged
to visit the College in person for a portfolio review and tour of
the College. Applicants who cannot visit in person may forward
a digital portfolio to the DCAD Admissions Office through
Slideroom or by mailing a CD. Applicants are also encouraged to
bring their sketchbook. If submitting 3-D work such as sculpture
or ceramics, please bring photographs instead of the actual work
to prevent damage. Remember to limit the portfolio to a maximum
of 20 pieces.
SLIDEROOM
Applicants who are unable to arrange a personal portfolio review
at DCAD may also submit their portfolio by uploading their images
to DCAD’s Slideroom account, https://dcad.slideroom.com.
For a $10 fee, Slideroom allows the applicant to submit
up to 20 still images, or a combination of still images and video.
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
Official High School transcripts or GED must be sent to the DCAD
Admissions Office for admission consideration. Transcripts
should reflect a traditional college-preparatory curriculum, and,
if offered, a wide variety of art and design courses taken while
in high school. Students who show no evidence of art or design
classes will still be considered for admission to DCAD. A final high
school transcript with graduation date or equivalent is required
prior to entering DCAD.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
One letter of recommendation is required from an art teacher
or academic teacher. For students who have been out of school
for three years or more, a letter from someone who knows you
in a professional manner is acceptable. The DCAD online
application requests contact information for one recommender
and sends recommendation requests on behalf of the student.
Alternatively, letters may be mailed directly to the DCAD
Admissions Office, emailed to [email protected], or faxed to
302.622.8870.
SAT OR ACT SCORES
The submission of SAT or ACT scores is highly recommended,
though not required. Applicants should ensure that all
standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), if available, are included
with their transcripts or sent directly through the testing center.
DCAD’s CEEB code for the CollegeBoard is 5161.
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Students who have completed college courses must forward
official transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not they
think the credit is transferable. Equivalent courses completed
with a “C” grade or higher at accredited colleges or universities
will be reviewed and evaluated for transfer credit into the DCAD
curriculum. DCAD’s transfer credit policy is available in DCAD’s
online catalog.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
DCAD offers an Early Action Application deadline
of December 1, for students requesting to receive
an admission decision prior to January 1 of their senior year.
To be considered for DCAD’s Merit Scholarships, applications
must be completed by March 15 for the fall semester and
December 1 for the spring semester. After March 15, priority
admission consideration is given to applicants who complete
admission requirements by May 1, and are considered through
a rolling admissions policy up until two weeks prior to the
start of a semester. Students who decide to attend DCAD must
submit a tuition deposit by the universal deposit deadline
of May 1. Deposits are refundable prior to May 1.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The diverse student population and close proximity
to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
is ideal for students studying from abroad. International students
find that the small classes and friendly environment of DCAD
allow them to maximize artistic achievement and success.
The rolling admissions policy is also in effect for international
applicants. Merit Scholarships are also offered to qualified
international students. Non-US citizens living abroad are
encouraged to contact DCAD to learn more about the admissions
process. The Director of Admissions serves as the International
Student Advisor as well, providing information about visas and
serving as a liaison for international students. In addition to the
application materials indicated above, international students
must also supply certified English translations of all their
academic records and TOEFL scores.
TOEFL
International students, whose first language is not English,
must submit TOEFL results (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
A minimum score of 79 IBT is required for acceptance to DCAD.
Specify DCAD’s school code of 5443 for TOEFL score reporting.
The TOEFL requirement may be waived for students successfully
completing college-level English composition at an accredited U.S.
college or university, if a student’s only language of instruction
has been English for three or more years, or where a student has
a minimum verbal score of 500 on the SAT.
STUDYING ENGLISH
DCAD offers a Conditional Acceptance to students who do not
meet the TOEFL score requirement of 79 IBT. DCAD has partnered
with ELS Language Centers and accepts successful completion
of Level 109 in an English Language Program offered by 32 ELS
Language Centers located throughout the USA. Students who
complete Level 109 in the USA may then enroll at DCAD as an AFA
degree student. For more information, visit http://www.els.edu
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FINANCIAL AID
Students and their families may be eligible for a wide range
of financial aid opportunities including school-supported
scholarships and grants, government and private grants,
and a variety of public and private loan programs. DCAD offers
financial aid in the form of college need-based grants, federal
and state grants, loans and work study. Students must submit
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be
considered for all forms of federal and state financial aid.
The FAFSA determines the amount and what type of financial
aid a student may receive. DCAD encourages students to submit
the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and before April 1.
Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DCAD’s school code is 041398.
TUITION AND FEES PER SEMESTER 2014-2015
DCAD’s tuition costs about half of other art and design schools.
But make no mistake, tuition savings do not diminish the
quality of the education our students receive; on the contrary,
DCAD graduates are highly prepared to join their peers upon
transferring to a four-year art and design college and receive
thousands of dollars in transfer scholarships. Start your art
and design education at DCAD and consider the savings.
Tuition (full-time)* $10,800
Fees $765
Housing** $3,950
Meal Plan $1,865
Books/Supplies $1,115 (included in the first semester bill only)
* Part-time tuition is $950 per credit up to 11 credits per semester.
** Housing cost is based on double occupancy. Triple and Quad
rooms are offered for $3,400 per semester with limited availability.
BILLING
Students are billed in June for the Fall semester and November
for the spring semester. A 5% discount is offered for tuition bills
paid in full. Furthermore, DCAD’s monthly payment plan offers
an affordable option.
INSURANCE
All students are required to have medical insurance. For those
students with existing medical coverage, a waiver form must
be completed by the specified deadline prior to enrollment to
avoid the student health insurance fee. The health insurance
fee will appear on the student’s bill unless it is waived. For more
information regarding medical insurance options, contact the
Student Services office.
DCAD MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Merit-Based Scholarships of up to $8,000 per year are awarded
based on an applicant’s academic and artistic skill at the time
of acceptance to the College. The deadline to be considered for
a Merit-Based Scholarship is March 15 for the fall semester and
December 1 for the spring semester. Scholarships are renewable
for a student’s second year as long as he or she maintains full-time
status and satisfactory academic standing.
DCAD ART AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, one $5,000 tuition scholarship, renewable for the
second year of study, is available to Delaware high school seniors
who intend to enroll at DCAD. Delaware residents enrolled as a
high school senior or home-school equivalent with at least a 3.2
cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale are eligible to apply. The deadline to
apply is April 1 and applicants may request an application from
the DCAD Admissions Office or from their high school art teacher
after January 1 of their senior year.
JAMES P. LECKY PRESIDENTIAL AND
STUART B. YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded to accepted full-time students
who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic ability,
and financial need. Provided the student maintains a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.7 or 3.0 (depending on the scholarship) and
demonstrates continued financial need, the scholarships will be
automatically renewed for a second year of full-time enrollment.
HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION SCHOLARSHIP
Each spring, the DCAD Admissions Office hosts an annual
exhibition of juried high school student artwork selected by each
student’s art teachers. Pieces submitted by high school seniors are
reviewed and the scholarship recipients receive a partial DCAD
tuition scholarship.
CAMPUS VISITS AND ADMISSIONS EVENTS 2014-2015
For Admissions events, register online at ww.dcad.edu/tours or
call 302.622.8000 ext. 118 for more information.
CAMPUS VISITS
Take a campus tour, led by a current DCAD student, on Mondays
and Thursdays. Tours scheduled on Mondays begin at 1PM. Tours
scheduled on Thursdays begin at 10AM. Visits can also include
a portfolio review, which can be formal or informal, and a
meeting with an Admissions representative. If these dates are not
convenient, an individual tour may be arranged. Family members
and friends may accompany prospective students during campus
visits. A confirmation and directions will be mailed or emailed.
PREVIEW DAYS
Each year, DCAD holds open house, “Preview Days,” for
prospective students and their families to experience what the
College has to offer. Learn more about admissions and financial
aid, tour the campus and student housing, meet current students
and faculty members, get to know DCAD’s majors and tracks, and
have a portfolio review.
Fall Preview Day: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Spring Preview Day: Saturday, April 18, 2015
HIGH SCHOOL VISITS
DCAD staff members visit high school art departments to meet
with prospective students and review portfolios. Please contact
the DCAD Admissions Office for a high school visit schedule or to
request a visit to your school.
NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAYS
The National Portfolio Day Association coordinates Portfolio Days
across the United States and abroad each fall. Students can meet
with a DCAD representative to receive advice regarding their
portfolio for admission to DCAD. For more information including
dates, times, and location, please visit www.dcad.edu/tours,
www.portfolioday.net, or contact the DCAD Admissions Office at
302.622.8000 ext. 118.
ACCEPTED STUDENT RECEPTIONS
Once accepted to DCAD, look for your invitation to an accepted
student reception. One may be held in your hometown or close
by where you live. This gives you and your family the opportunity
to meet with an admissions representative, DCAD’s President,
faculty, and alumni to get an insider’s perspective on becoming a
DCAD student.
HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION March 5 – 10, 2015
Opening Reception, March 6, 2015 in conjunction with Art Loop.
The Delaware College of Art and Design’s annual High School Art
Exhibition features student artwork from high schools of current
and prospective DCAD students, as selected by their art teachers.
The exhibition is an opportunity to showcase the high school art
programs that represent the diversity of the Delaware College of
Art and Design’s student body.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS CAMPUS VISITS
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MISSION DCAD’S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE TALENTED AND DEDICATED STUDENTS
to become art makers, idea generators, problem solvers and visual communicators
who can redefine the way we perceive and experience the world around us.
It also serves as a visible stakeholder, cultural anchor and catalyst for the
revitalization of downtown Wilmington.
PARTNERSHIPDCAD WAS FOUNDED THROUGH A CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP
between two of the most distinguished art colleges – Pratt Institute in New York City
and the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C. The Delaware College
of Art and Design maintains the high standards of Pratt and Corcoran in a student-
centered environment that fosters personal attention. This unique partnership between
two of the oldest and most prestigious schools of art and design in the country came in
response to an invitation by the Wilmington community in 1996 to establish Delaware’s
only art and design school.
UNIQUE AFA TO BFA TRANSFER OPPORTUNITYGRADUATES OF DCAD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
to complete their BFA at a multitude of art and design colleges nationwide. Due to DCAD’s
unique founding and commitment to maintaining a rigorous course of study, a growing
list of articulation agreements with art and design colleges guarantees successful DCAD
graduates transfer as juniors. DCAD’s curriculum follows a similar outline to other art
school curricula, thus DCAD’s credits and classes transfer easily. DCAD’s faculty advisors
and Student Services staff work one-on-one with each student to prepare and present
impressive portfolios when they apply to transfer to other schools. DCAD graduates
routinely receive transfer scholarships to complete their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
ACCREDITATIONTHE DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IS ACCREDITED
by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215.662.5606, www.msche.org; and the National Association
of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190,
nasad.arts-accredit.org. DCAD has full approval to operate in Delaware from the
State Board of Education, which grants it legal authority to award degrees.
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DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Founded Through A Creative Partnership
of Pratt and the Corcoran
600 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
www.dcad.edu
302.622.8000
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
The DCAD faculty and administration reserve the right to alter
policies pertaining to programs, courses, fees, curricular and credit
structure and other notices in this publication from time to time as
deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the College. This
catalog does not constitute a contract with students or prospective
students. Copyright © 2014 by Delaware College of Art and
Design, Wilmington, Delaware. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means
without written permission from DCAD.
DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Delaware College of Art and Design admits students of any
race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs and activities generally accorded or made available
to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its
educational policies, admissions, policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
ARTWORK & PHOTOGRAPHY
DCAD would like to thank the students and alumni whose
artwork is featured in this book. Photography credits: Ed Cunicelli,
Amanda Curry, Shawn Hall, Jessica Sturgis, and Jessica Ferrarelli.
Publication design: John Breakey and Shawn Hall, DCAD INQB8
Design Group.
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