Art Schools in Michigan
Best Fine Arts Colleges, Universities, Accredited Courses: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Traverse City.

MICHIGAN ARTS VENUES
Among the best art museums/
galleries in Michigan is:
Detroit Institute of Arts.

HOW TO JUDGE PAINTING
For advice for both teachers
and art students about how to
assess paintings, please see:
Art Evaluation:
How to Appreciate Art.

Michigan Art Schools & Colleges

Contents

• College for Creative Studies, Detroit
• Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo
• Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids
• Northwestern Michigan College, Arts/Fine Arts, Traverse City
• The School of Art & Design (A&D), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Best Art Schools

Out of Print Art Books
Looking for a book on Baroque painting? See: Rare Secondhand Art Books.

MIDWESTERN ART SCHOOLS
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

WESTERN ART SCHOOLS
California
Oregon
Washington

WHAT IS ACADEMIC ART?
For an explanation of the
history and teaching methods
used in the Academies of Arts,
see: Academic Art.

CANADIAN ART COLLEGES
For a range of the best
art and design schools in
Alberta, Toronto, Montreal,
Vancouver and the Yukon
see: Art Schools in Canada.

POSTGRADUATE ART COURSES
For the history, types of course
and tuition fees for one of the
finest postgraduate art schools
in the world, please see:
Royal College of Art. (London)

TOP GALLERIES in MICHIGAN
See: Art Museums in America.

College for Creative Studies, Detroit

About
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) was started in 1906. It offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees in 11 majors and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in 2 majors. The BFA requires first year students, in addition to their chosen major to take courses in the Foundation Department where they study colour theory, drawing and basic design. Students of all majors also take courses in the Liberal Arts designed to provide a greater understanding of arts in a social and cultural context. BFA majors are offered in various types of art including fine arts, illustration, interior design, advertising, animation, digital graphics, art education, crafts, photography, product and transportation design. The two MFA courses offered are in design and transportation design.

Annual Tuition Fee: $29,940.

Contact Information
Address: College for Creative Studies,
201 East Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202-4034
Phone: 313-664-7400 or 800-952-ARTS
Email: admissions@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
Website: www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo

About
The Arts Department at Kalamazoo College allows students to major in Studio Art and Art History. Course subjects include drawing, figure drawing, printmaking, watercolour painting, art history, ceramics, digital art, photography, painting, TV production, documentary video production and advanced studio. Other areas of fine art on offer include Music and Theatre Arts. Founded in 1833 Kalamazoo College was named one of the 44 ‘Best Buy’ schools by Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010. The college is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a mid-sized city just 35 miles from Lake Michigan and about 140 miles from both Chicago and Detroit.

Annual Tuition & Fees, Room/board: $42,210.

Contact Information
Address: Kalamazoo College,
1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295
Phone: 49006-3295
Email: admiss@kzoo.edu
Website: www.kzoo.edu

Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids

About
The Kendall College of Art and Design, offers undergraduate studies in the area of art education, history of art, digital media, drawing, drawing with printmaking focus, furniture design, industrial design, interior design, painting, jewellery art, photography and sculpture. The college offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree as well as a Master of Art Education (MAE) designed for artists who want to teach. Also available, a MBA Certificate in Design and Innovation Management.

Annual Tuition Fee: In state undergraduate $14,690 and out of state undergraduates $23,826. Graduates: $10,474.

Contact Information
Address: Kendall College of Art and Design,
17 Fountain Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3002
Phone: 616-451-2787
Email: kcadadmissions@ferris.edu
Website: www.kcad.edu

Best Art Coleges and Schools in Europe
Florence - Rome - School of Fine Arts Paris.

Northwestern Michigan College, Arts/Fine Arts, Traverse City

About
The Arts/Fine Arts Department of Northwestern Michigan College offers a studio environment with classes ranging from drawing, painting, pottery, printmaking, art history, interactive animation, and digital and traditional photography. The college offers transfer courses, 2 year associate degrees and professional certificates, with access to Bachelor of Arts (BA) and advanced degrees.

Annual Tuition Fee: $151.80 per contact hour in state and $194.50 per contact hour out of state.

Contact Information
Address: Northwestern Michigan College,
1701 E. Front St.,Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: 800-748-0566
Email: information@nmc.edu
Website: www.nmc.edu

The School of Art & Design, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

About
The School of Art & Design (A&D) is one of 19 schools and colleges at the University of Michigan, and was established as an independent unit in 1974. The School offers 4 visual art degree programs: BFA in Art & Design and BA in Art & Design for more academically inclined students. For graduates, there is a 3 year Master of Fine Art (MFA) in Art & Design. A&D has 4 art galleries for the presentation of artworks by students and faculty staff, as well as the larger community of designers/artist, including an online gallery space devoted to time-based work.

Annual Tuition Fee: In state undergraduate: $11,837 and graduates: $17,973. Out of state undergraduate: $36,001 and out of state graduates: $36,133.

Contact Information
Address: University of Michigan School of Art & Design,
2000 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069
Phone: 734-936-0671
Website: http://art-design.umich.edu

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