DELAWARE COLLEGE

OF ART AND DESIGN

WELCOME TO DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN!

We’re glad you’re interested in us because we’re interested in

you. We want to know what you want to make, and we want to

help you become the maker you want to be.

Our interest in you translates into an educational experience

you wouldn’t get from another college. At DCAD, we’ll know

your name, your work and what you need to help you realize

your vision.

We’ve already put our more than 1,000 graduates on the

path to realizing theirs, whether that meant transferring into

the four-year school of their dreams or going right to work

as a creative professional with a DCAD associate’s degree. If

you visit the “Meet DCAD Alumni” page of dcad.edu, you’ll see

that they’re game developers, painters, muralists, sculptors,

printmakers, brand developers, paper engineers, art directors,

creative directors, web designers, cartoonists, tattoo artists,

interior designers, filmmakers, videographers, editors,

educators, curators, gallery owners, entrepreneurs, non-profit

founders, researchers and, believe it or not, the director of a

chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa.

No matter their destination, all of our students benefit

from DCAD’s rigorous courses, small class sizes and close-knit

campus community. They receive individualized studio

instruction, one-on-one mentoring and real-world internship

opportunities. They focus on their major work in animation,

fine arts, graphic design, illustration or photography right

from the start. They study with a faculty of working artists

and designers to improve their skills quickly, develop a

personal voice and style and build the confidence to succeed.

And so will you.

We really do have something special at DCAD, and I invite

you to come and be part of our small, smart and spirited

community. Schedule a personalized visit by contacting the

Office of Admissions at admissions@dcad.edu or 302-622-8000.

You also can find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

and Google+.

Hope to see you soon,

 

 

Jean Dahlgren

President

STARTHERE!

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DCAD’s reputation as a rigorous two-year art and design foundation program is the result of an

innovative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art + Design. DCAD

offers students an associate of fine arts degre, which prepares graduates with real-world-ready

skills as well as the opportunity to transfer to other leading art and design schools to pursue

their BFA degree.

DCAD is distinguished by a small, smart, spirited and creative campus community. Our faculty

of professional artists and designers provide meaningful mentorship for our students’ optimal

artistic growth. Our welcoming, diverse campus provides opportunities for students to curate

their own exhibitions, lead clubs and activities, and explore the arts and culture in Wilmington

and beyond. In addition, an internship program offers students the opportunity to gain practical

skills through real-world working experiences.

With extraordinary retention and graduation rates, DCAD students thrive. In addition, DCAD’s

tuition and housing cost less than other private art and design schools. The lower costs, plus

on-time graduation, make DCAD a good investment in your future. Each year, DCAD accepts

a small class of carefully selected talented students. We invite you to submit your application

for admission consideration. If you would like to receive your application decision by January

of your senior year (Early Action Application), please complete all application steps prior to

December 1. Early Action Application ensures that you are eligible for multiple scholarship

opportunities (both DCAD merit and private scholarships). Maximize your potential. Visit and

see for yourself why DCAD students succeed and lead.

“When I visited DCAD, I instantly felt comfortable. I immediately

felt at ease talking with professors. The students' artwork that

I saw as a product of their studio classes inspired me as well.”

— Leanna Bacani, Class of 2019

“I chose DCAD because of the small, close-knit environment.

The opportunity for networking through internships also was

very important to me.” — Josh Hollingsworth, Class of 2019

Delaware College of Art and Design is excited to learn of your interest in attending our professional art and design college. DCAD offers majors in animation, fine arts, graphic design, illustration and photography.

DCAD invites you to stART here.

ADMISSIONS@DCAD.EDU 302.622.8000 X 118

ANIMATION Two-Dimensional Animation • Three-Dimensional Animation

FINE ARTS Painting & Drawing • Sculpture • Printmaking

GRAPHIC DESIGN Communication Design

ILLUSTRATION Book & Editorial Illustration • Sequential Art

PHOTOGRAPHY Creative Commercial Photography • Photojournalism

An accredited art and design college, DCAD maintains a concise, comprehensive

and demanding curriculum that provides students with real-world creative and

technical skills 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 70% studio courses and 30% liberal arts courses, which use materials,

concepts and skills that students can apply to their major of study in the second year.

During the sophomore year, students concentrate on their major course of study and

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 a multitude of art and design

colleges across the globe. Completion of requirements for the AFA may be accomplished

through two years of full-time study.

For a comprehensive list of course offerings, please explore our catalog at www.dcad.edu/afa.

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.

DCAD GIVES YOU OPTIONS

Students earn their AFA degree in one of five majors, with endless possibilities of connections to other fields of study:

Visual Merchandising Web Design: Front End Web Development Coding

Advertising Art Direction

Art Management

Animation: 2D Animation: 3D

Art Education Broadcast Design

Ceramics Communications Creative Direction

Digital Imaging Environmental Graphic Design Exhibit Design

Fashion Illustration Fiber and Fabric Art Fine Art: Drawing

Fine Art: Painting Fine Art: Printmaking Fine Art: Sculpture

Game Art and Design Illustration: Editorial Illustration: Sequential

Marketing Design Motion Graphic Design Packaging Design

Photography: Commercial Photography: Editorial Photography: Fine Art

Photo Editor UX and UI Design Videography

MAJORS AT DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGNANIMATION • FINE ART • GRAPHIC DESIGN • ILLUSTRATION • PHOTOGRAPHY

DCAD STUDENTS TRANSFER TO THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:

Cooper UnionPratt Institute

School of Visual ArtsNew York Institute of TechnologyMaryland Institute College of Art

Towson UniversityThe University of the Arts

Moore College of Art and DesignPennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

Pennsylvania College of Art and DesignRhode Island School of Design

Watkins College of Art, Design & FilmMontserrat College of Art

Savannah College of Art and DesignRingling College of Art and DesignLaguna College of Art and DesignKendall College of Art and Design

School of the Art Institute of ChicagoUniversity of Virginia

Goldey–Beacom CollegeWilmington UniversityUniversity of Delaware

Portfolio Center

ART AND DESIGN FIELDS AND CONCENTRATIONS WHERE DCAD GRADUATES ARE WORKING:

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EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES WITH A FIRM FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THROUGH YOUR ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS DEGREE FROM THE DELAWARE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN.

Once you stART here, the possibilities are endless: from

business administration and marketing to software design

and development, DCAD has established partnerships with

multiple institutions of higher education which enable our

students to seamlessly complete the A.F.A. degree and apply

majors to multiple programs and careers.

P AT H WAY SA R T I C U L AT I O N SP A R T N E R S H I P S

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First-year DCAD students lay the groundwork for their future in art and design while exploring

the fundamentals of making and learning to use state-of-the-industry facilities and equipment.

The Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program requires a core group of foundation courses that all

students take, regardless of major. Studio classes focus on drawing, color theory and two-, three-

and four-dimensional design, which includes learning, creating and networking at Wilmington’s

high-tech NextFab makerspace. In addition, “Foundation Seminar” introduces the documentation

and presentation skills and technological capabilities required for self-promotion as an artist

or designer. The foundation experience enables students to cultivate visual literacy and basic

techniques, become familiar with art history and understand the underlying concepts and

principles of the visual arts. Throughout their foundation year, students work with technology,

materials, concepts and skills that they later apply in their major studies.

Building a Foundation

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FOUNDATIONS @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/foundation-year12

ANIMATION @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/animation

Students who focus on two-dimensional animation use traditional and digital

means to create effective designs and communicate compelling stories in a

moving 2-D medium. Techniques and styles explored include hand-drawn, under

the camera, stop-motion, digital cel and rotoscoping processes to produce dynamic

animated sequences. Students work individually and collaboratively to complete

projects to develop skills to control timing and spacing of objects and assets to

improve movement, weight and performance.

Students who focus on three-dimensional animation have the opportunity to

develop skills in 3-D modeling, texturing and lighting as well as in the fundamentals

of rigging and movement in a 3-D environment. They learn critical computer skills

and time-honored animation principles and engage in life-drawing exercises to better

understand proportions, volume and line in relation to their own designs.

All animation students investigate alternate modes of making moving images with

live-action and motion-media projects. They also explore standardized theories and

contemporary practices through liberal arts courses that emphasize the history of

animation, film and art.

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 • Working 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

FYI: Two alumni who attended Pratt from DCAD and remained in New York City

afterward demonstrate the different directions an animation degree can take

you: one is an animator for cartoon-maker Titmouse Studios while the other is a

computer graphics generalist for digital marketing and advertising firm Taylor

James Ltd.

HAVE A GOOD STORY TO

TELL? CREATIVITY MEETS

MOVEMENT IN THIS

COMPELLING MEDIUM!

DCAD ANIMATION STUDENTS

• Develop the ability to analyze and solve both technical and creative problems

• Understand and apply the principles of animation, including gravity,

motion and timing

• Develop a working knowledge of current technologies and applications for animation

• 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

ANIMATION @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/animation16

FINE ARTS @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/fine-arts

FYI: Fine arts alumni have had their work in newspapers, on

television programs such as “The Conan O’ Brien Show” and

“The Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and in the Netflix

miniseries “Maniac.”

Students who focus on painting and drawing not only develop a strong

foundation of painting and drawing form, but have the opportunity

to hone their technical and observational skills. Focus is placed on

understanding pictorial elements relevant to painting, leading to the

development of personal meaning. Students work mainly from life,

developing a strong ability to analyze what they see.

Students who focus on sculpture study form through a variety of

techniques, leading to the development of personal meaning and style.

Working both from life as well as in abstraction, students can utilize

materials such as clay, plaster, wood, stone and metal, among others.

Students who focus on printmaking gain an understanding of

process through a variety of techniques, working both objectively

and non-objectively. Techniques such as screen-printing, relief and

intaglio are explored.

DCAD FINE ARTS STUDENTS

• Create a body of work

• Develop an artist’s statement

• Maintain a digital portfolio

• Present work at end-of-semester critiques, with visiting artists

and professionally active alumni providing additional insight

FINE ARTS ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? • Completing BFA

studies at MICA, Parsons Paris, Moore, Pratt, RISD, University of the

Arts, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and other institutions of

higher education • Pursuing MFA degrees at a variety of schools

nationwide • Enjoying successful careers as studio and community

artists, educators, curators and art critics • Gaining acclaim for

creative use of materials, with work featured in National Geographic

Kids and New Jersey Countryside

INVESTIGATE,EXPLORE AND

DEVELOP YOUR ARTISTIC IDENTITY. MAKE YOUR MARK.

FINE ARTS

FINE ARTS @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/fine-arts20

GRAPHIC DESIGN @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/graphic–design

FYI: After further study, DCAD graduates also have had successful careers

as web, UX and UI designers.

Students who focus on communication design learn to create meaningful

visual messages for a range of audience outcomes. They also learn fundamental

methods and techniques of advertising, focusing on the conceptual process

of how imagery and narrative form specific and targeted communication.

Projects target marketing touchpoints, and students provide a variety of visual

solutions in the realms of branding and environmental, package and editorial

design. Students focus on the sequence of working with design elements to

apply their individual and collaborative points of view to a varied degree

of assignments from concept to completion. In addition, students examine

behavior and principles of research and development and practice critical

writing skills.

GRAPHIC DESIGN ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? • Completing their

studies at Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts, Rhode Island School of Design,

University of the Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art and other professional

art schools • Holding positions such as group art supervisor at Cline Davis &

Mann, art director at Ogilvy and Mather, design positions at Stag & Hare, Kargo

and R2Integrated, graphic designer at Warner Music, senior designer at Untuck

Design and art director at Saatchi & Saatchi

COMMUNICATE THROUGH IMAGE AND TYPE. CALL

FOR A RESPONSE– AND GET IT.

DCAD GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS

• Design and create handmade books to illustrate a narrative

• Design infographics to explain data as visual content

• Understand and create professional elements of self-promotion, including

business cards, posters, personal logos, digital portraits, professional portfolios

and social media content

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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GRAPHIC DESIGN @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/graphic–design24

Students who focus on book and editorial illustration learn to connect

with readers and provide memorable visual representations of characters,

environments and time periods described in text. Students craft

illustrations for both purposes, utilizing a combination of hand-drawn

and digital media.

Students who focus on sequential art learn to tell a story or narrative

through a sequence or series of images. They create graphic novels to

demonstrate graphic storytelling.

ILLUSTRATION @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/illustration

FYI: In addition to preparing illustration students for advanced study

that leads to careers in children’s book illustration and graphic novel

illustration, DCAD prepares them to pursue study leading to careers in

publishing, advertising, marketing and art direction.

DCAD ILLUSTRATION STUDENTS

• Explore various dry and wet media, including pen and ink,

gouache,watercolors, acrylic paint, colored pencil, scratchboard

and printmaking techniques

• Practice figure drawing, including costume illustration, to help

define anatomy and the drape of clothing in relation to its

surroundings within a story

• Apply traditional graphic design principles and computer-aided

techniques (both digital and hand-crafted typography, layout

and editorial composition) to finished illustration work

• Understand and create professional elements of self-promotion,

including business cards, posters, personal logos, digital portraits,

professional portfolios and social media content

ILLUSTRATION ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? • Getting hired

by an ad agency within nine days of completing studies at Pratt

Institute • Working at MMI and Disney Interactive Media Group

• Interning at the New York Library for the Performing Arts

CREATE MEMORABLE IMAGES–

COMBINING MESSAGE AND ART

MAKING–IN ANY STYLE, MEDIUM

OR TECHNIQUE.

ILLUSTRATION

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ILLUSTRATION @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/illustration28

PHOTOGRAPHY @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/photography

Students who focus on traditional photography create fine art

photographs that are expressive in nature. Employing both wet

and digital techniques, they work to find a personal vision and

create a cohesive body of work that clearly demonstrates their

ideas, vision and style.

DCAD PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS

• Learn studio lighting and printing techniques

• Learn digital color photography, editing and workflow

• Publish their own photography books, in color and black

& white, to showcase their work. A selection of these books

is housed in DCAD’s permanent library collection.

PHOTOGRAPHY ALUMNI – WHERE ARE THEY NOW? • Using

thousands of dollars in transfer scholarships to continue their

studies at schools that include Parsons Paris, the Art Institute

of Chicago, Oregon College of Craft, University of the Arts, Pratt

Institute and the Maryland Institute College of Art • Interning

for the New York Post, Elle Magazine, Paper magazine and Pier

59 Digital Studios • Starting their own businesses, including

an analog color photography lab • Applying their creative and

technical skills to jobs in commercial/advertising, editorial and

fine art photography as well as photojournalism • Teaching at

DCAD and other educational institutions

FYI: One alumna, 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.

MAKE MEANINGFUL IMAGES. SHARE YOUR VISION.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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PHOTOGRAPHY @ DCAD

www.dcad.edu/photography32

COURSE OFFERINGS: ART HISTORY I, II, III, READING & COMPOSITION, WRITING FOR THE ARTS AND WRITING ABOUT MODERN LITERATURE

LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM

Liberal arts studies at DCAD revolve around a core of art history, 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

courses focused on writing and literature. Upon completion of these core courses,

students also take major-specific classes and an elective focused on specialized

topics in art, literature and writing, 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 of study.

LEARNING OUTSIDE 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, D.C., where

students see and study works reviewed 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 about real-world experiences during Common Hour

presentations featuring guest speakers from various artistic fields and

creative professions.

 

LIBERAL ARTS SYMPOSIUM

A favorite event occurring each year is the College’s Liberal Arts Symposium.

All students 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.

Liberal Arts

The liberal arts curriculum comprises three chronological surveys of art history, writing and literature, and 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.

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AT THE HEART OF WILMINGTON’S CREATIVE

District are the two city blocks that make up

DCAD’s creative campus.

Inside the Art Deco-style academic building on

Market Street you’ll find six floors of studio,

lecture, extracurricular and support services

space. Academic features include an animation

studio with imaging stations; drawing, painting,

printmaking, sculpture, illustration and design

studios filled with natural light; Mac and PC

computer labs; and a darkroom and photography

studios. Supplementing these learning spaces are

the 18,500-item Edgar A. Thronson Library, the

Writers Studio, a presentation hall, a counseling

center and the Toni & Stuart B. Young Gallery.

Completing the intimate campus are two

residence halls, one on Market Street and the

other on King Street. In addition to students,

these house the cafeteria, the student center,

a TV lounge and the student gallery.

Just off campus, students frequently visit

Market Street-area sites to complete their

class assignments. Fine arts and foundations

classes regularly use Delaware Historical

Society properties such the Old Town Hall

Museum and Willingtown Square as settings

for drawing exercises. Illustration majors

routinely model for one another against the

backdrop of Market Street businesses. And

animation and photography majors can often

be found capturing still and moving images

involving streetscapes, the city skyline and

architectural elements.

Also nearby is the NextFab makerspace, where

our students learn three-dimensional design.

Using technology such as laser cutters,

they create pieces that demonstrate their

understanding of line, plane, space, mass,

balance and proportion as applied to

visual expression.

DCAD’s location also means students are able

to enhance their studies with internships,

part-time jobs or volunteer work within a

walkable distance. For example, The Delaware

Contemporary, the Greater Wilmington

Convention and Visitors Bureau, Rodney Street

Tennis and Tutoring Association, Al’s Sporting

Goods and M&T Bank are just a few of the local

businesses and organizations that employ

student interns from DCAD.

visit our creative campus

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StudioSpace

StudioSpace

Sleep Space

Sleep Space

Private Bathroom

Private Bathroom

707 Residence Hall

SpiralStair

1st Floor

2nd Floor

The Saville

DCAD students who choose to live on campus are in for the suite life. Literally.All DCAD resident students live in apartment-

style rooms with far more square footage per

student than the national standard.

Features include:

• individually controlled heating and cooling

• separate sleeping and living spaces

• full bathrooms shared only with roommates

• in-suite studio space

That’s right: studio space. Right there. In. The.

Room. Complete with a drafting desk and an

artist’s stool. Every art and design student’s

dream setup.

Most first-year resident students live in the

single-, double- or triple-occupancy rooms

of THE 707 RESIDENCE HALL, which is a block

and a half from DCAD’s academic building at

707 N. King St. The campus dining hall, the

707 Café, is on the first floor and offers both

residents and commuters eat-in and grab-

and-go meals that include vegetarian, vegan

and gluten-free options.

The 707 also contains a TV lounge and a

quiet study lounge. See the diagram at

right for an example of a 707 suite.

THE SAVILLE RESIDENCE HALL, located

across from DCAD’s academic building at

the corner of Sixth and Market streets,

typically houses second-year students in

double, triple or quad suites that include

kitchenettes. The Tatiana Copeland Student

Center occupies the first floor and offers

space for student-curated gallery shows

along with game tables, study and lounge

space and a serving counter for events.

See the diagrams at right for an example

of a Saville suite.

Vending machines and a free laundry room

are located in both residence halls, which are

locked 24 hours a day and may be accessed

only with an electronic key fob. Further

safety and support is provided by the RAs

who live in each building.

RESIDENCE life

Delaware College of Art and Design knows that to do their best

work and be able to enjoy their free time, students need to feel

heard and supported. Administration and faculty members

maintain a daily open-door policy, and open forums with

the president and dean are scheduled regularly.

To further this atmosphere of concern, respect and

understanding, DCAD offers the following support initiatives:

PREFERRED NAME PROGRAM: Students who prefer to identify

themselves by a first name different from their legal name may

formally request the use of their preferred name both inside and

outside class. This includes DCAD email and class rosters.

COUNSELING CENTER: Students who want to talk to someone

about behavioral, mental and emotional health issues are urged

to take advantage of DCAD’s on-campus counseling resources.

Counselors from Connections Community Support Programs Inc.

are available by appointment to anyone who needs help.

SERVICE AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS: DCAD complies

with Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act

guidelines as they pertain to official service and emotional

support animals. With documentation and Student Services

approval, these assistance animals are permitted as a reasonable

accommodation for those students with a diagnosed physical

or mental condition.

GENDER-NEUTRAL HOUSING: DCAD is committed to providing

safe, welcoming and inclusive housing options for all students.

The Gender-Neutral Housing Policy allows two or more students

to occupy a single living space regardless of biological sex,

gender identity or gender expression.

STUDENTS COME TO DCAD TO MAKE STUFF. But while here,

they also want to do stuff.

DCAD OFFERS MANY RECREATIONAL and social opportunities

throughout the year. On-campus activities include major events

such as October’s Spirit Week, which features a costume parade

with prizes, a poster design contest and a pumpkin-carving

competition, and monthly exhibitions in the Toni & Stuart B.

Young Gallery and the Tatiana Copeland Student Center Gallery.

Other events include annual Drawing Marathons and Liberal Arts

Symposia; career talks and studio critiques by regionally and

nationally known art and design professionals, many of whom

are DCAD alumni; and art exchanges, “crafternoons” and open-mic,

game and movie nights.

STUDENT CLUBS AND GROUPS often plan additional activities.

These organizations form based on current student interests.

In addition to the Student Gallery Club and the Animation Club,

some of the most popular groups have been based around yoga,

video games, American Sign Language and writing. Recent

additions have included a student programming and advocacy

board, an LGBTQ+ organization and a community service club.

OFF-CAMPUS HAPPENINGS INCLUDE bus trips to renowned art

museums in New York City and Washington, D.C., each semester

and co-curricular visits to area galleries, attractions and transfer

schools in Wilmington, Philadelphia and Baltimore. DCAD resident

assistants also lead outings for dining, shopping, entertainment

and athletic activities, often in and around the Creative District

and Wilmington Riverfront areas.

CREATE AND PARTICIPATE

A THOUGHTFUL& SUPPORTIVECOMMUNITY

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Edgar A. Thronson Library

THE EDGAR A. THRONSON LIBRARY

at DCAD provides access to quality

information within and beyond campus.

This exceptional resource for students of

art and design houses a traditional print

collection of more than 18,500 books and

over 50 current print journals. Databases

provide additional access to vast holdings

of images, scholarly resources and e-books,

including specialized online resources for

artists. Videos of early animation, exhibition

catalogs, graphic novels, graphic nonfiction,

pop-up books and student publications are

just a few items in the library’s rich collection.

The library also is a place for the entire DCAD

community to collaborate, research a project

or relax. Services include personalized research

instruction in a classroom setting or one-on-

one. If the library does not contain a needed

item, interlibrary loan service is available.

Students also may visit any of the many

research collections in the area, including

those at any Delaware public library or housed

at the libraries at the University of Delaware,

the Delaware Art Museum, Winterthur or the

Delaware Historical Society.

dcad.edu/library

THE FOLLOWING SHOWS ARE USUALLY HELD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS:

FROM THE STUDIO: FACULTY AND STAFF EXHIBITION

Current studio faculty and staff members exhibit work and projects

they have worked on in recent years.

VISITING EXHIBITIONS

Works by established regional, national and international artists

and designers are shown.

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 majors.

For more information, visit dcad.edu/gallery.

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 a visitor’s first experience of the DCAD campus and is open to

the public seven days a week.

JOIN US FOR AN EXHIBITION!EXHIBITION OPENINGS ARE HELD IN CONJUNCTION

WITH ART LOOP WILMINGTON, HELD THE FIRST

FRIDAY OF MOST MONTHS, AND ARE WELL-

ATTENDED BY STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF,

AS WELL AS BY DIVERSE AUDIENCES FROM THE

SURROUNDING COMMUNITY AND REGION.

TONI & STUART B. YOUNG GALLERY

Want a collegiate art or design experience while you’re still in high school? How about

the opportunity to make great pieces for your application portfolio? DCAD’s Young Artist

Programs (YAP) allow high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to create high-quality

work for their college applications and get an early taste of life on an art school campus.

During the school year, YAP options include classes like “Observational Drawing for High

School Students” and events such as the annual DCAD Drawing Marathon. During the

summer, Pre-College Studio Weeks offer both commuter and residential opportunities to

take foundation courses along with specializations in animation, fine arts, graphic design,

illustration and photography. To learn more, contact admissions@dcad.edu or

302.622.8000, ext. 118.

THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

is dedicated to creating programs that

enhance arts education and access,

serving as a catalyst for the revitalization

of downtown Wilmington, as well as

providing employment opportunities

for professional artists and designers

in the DCAD community for corporate

settings and community-based

organizations. We do this through

a range of exceptional programs,

including summer programming for

children, youth and adults, diverse

postsecondary course offerings and

robust internship opportunities.

DCAD DELIVERS CHALLENGING AND

inspiring courses, the convenience

of a downtown Wilmington location

and the flexibility of an evening or

weekend schedule. Personalized,

small classes are conducted by an

engaging and supportive faculty

of working artists and design

professionals – all focused on

your success.

DCAD’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY

Programs also offers structured Certificate

of Completion Programs that provide

students with the opportunity to

accelerate their careers. Focused, compact

courses develop the creative and technical

skills needed to excel in the areas of

interior design, photography, web design,

graphic design and a combination of web

and graphic design. Please browse our

online course listings on our website or

contact our staff to find out more about

the many opportunities to enhance your

career, artistic abilities and lifestyle

through Continuing Education at DCAD.

THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

is dedicated to creating programs that

enhance arts education and access,

serving as a catalyst for the revitalization

of downtown Wilmington, as well as

providing employment opportunities

for professional artists and designers

in the DCAD community for corporate

settings and community-based

organizations. We do this through

a range of exceptional programs,

including summer programming for

children, youth and adults, diverse

postsecondary course offerings and

robust internship opportunities.

DCAD DELIVERS CHALLENGING AND

inspiring courses, the convenience

of a downtown Wilmington location

and the flexibility of an evening or

weekend schedule. Personalized,

small classes are conducted by an

engaging and supportive faculty

of working artists and design

professionals – all focused on

your success.

DCAD’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY

Programs also offers structured Certificate

of Completion Programs that provide

students with the opportunity to

accelerate their careers. Focused, compact

courses develop the creative and technical

skills needed to excel in the areas of

interior design, photography, web design,

graphic design and a combination of web

and graphic design. Please browse our

online course listings on our website or

contact our staff to find out more about

the many opportunities to enhance your

career, artistic abilities and lifestyle

through Continuing Education at DCAD.

Community ProgramsYoung Artist Programs for High School Students Community Programs

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Wilmington is a small city with big access, both at home and

further afield.

Interstate 95 will take you from New York to Philadelphia to

Baltimore to Washington in about the same time you’d spend

in a studio class session. Wilmington is the mid-point along this

cultural pipeline, and its location puts you within two hours

of D.C. and NYC, about hour of B’more and about 40 minutes of

Philly. Within those same travel parameters lie the Delaware,

Maryland and New Jersey beaches and the Pocono Mountains.

Even closer are the popular Brandywine Valley attractions,

including Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and the Delaware

Museum of Natural History. Works on view in the Brandywine

River Museum and the Delaware Art Museum by Howard Pyle,

Jessie Wilcox Smith, Frank Schoonover, Harvey Dunn and N.C.,

Andrew and Jamie Wyeth reflect Greater Wilmington’s status as

the birthplace of both American illustration and an American

art dynasty.

In walking distance of Delaware College of Art and Design,

located in the heart of Wilmington’s Creative District, are The

Delaware Contemporary, a center for visual arts; Theatre N, the

city’s home for art, indie and documentary film; and The

Queen, Christina Cultural Arts Center, The Grand Opera House

and The Playhouse on Rodney Square, which are venues for

live music, comedy, dance, theater and other performing arts.

Also nearby are Brandywine Park and Zoo, Blue Rocks Stadium,

Constitution Yards Beer Garden and Games, Riverwalk

Mini-Golf, Riverfront Ice Rink, Altitude Trampoline Park,

Delaware Nature Society’s DuPont Environmental Education

Center and the Delaware Center for Horticulture.

Wilmington events held around DCAD include the annual

Brandywine Festival of the Arts, the monthly Art Loop

Wilmington and the weekly seasonal Rodney Square Farmers

Market and Creative District Rock Lot activities. Indoor

and outdoor celebrations are held by various organizations

throughout the year as well.

Local shopping ranges from thrift shops to high-end boutiques,

with tax-free Delaware malls just quick rides away. Dining for

every kind of cuisine and price point is easily accessible as

well. Students can walk to the Wilmington Amtrak and SEPTA

station for trips outside Delaware, and the DART bus system

operates throughout the city and state.

WELCOME TO WILMINGTON

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DCAD to NYC: 1 hr, 50 mins, to Washington DC: 2 hrs, 11 mins, to Baltimore: 1 hr, 25 mins, to Philadelphia: 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.

Register online at:

www.dcad.edu/tours or contact

Admissions at 302.622.8000, ext. 118.

OPEN HOUSE

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.

STUDIO EXPERIENCE

Every year DCAD invites students

to sit in on class. Students can

work alongside current students

while receiving feedback from

the professor.

Contact the Admissions Office

to set up a studio experience.

CONTACT

For more information,

call 302.622.8000, ext. 118

or email admissions@dcad.edu.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO

WELCOMING YOU TO CAMPUS!

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 N.

Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801.

Metered on-street parking is available

around the College as are several

pay-by-the-hour parking lots.

PICTURE YOURSELF STARTING HERE DCAD’S ADMISSIONS STAFF IS EXCITED TO HELP

you through the application process and offer

advice on how to prepare a portfolio, write an

essay and fund your education. We offer caring,

personal attention to each of our applicants

through one-to-one communication with our

admissions counselors. At all levels, we get to

know each of our students personally. At DCAD,

we look at each applicant independently, on the

basis of academic record, portfolio and overall

commitment. An inclusive, creative community

of artists and designers, the DCAD student body

includes musicians, poets, storytellers, athletes,

honor students, leaders and activists. We welcome

independent thinkers who are serious about art

and design as well as community involvement.

APPLICATION

To begin the process, submit a DCAD Application, available

online at www.dcad.edu. There is a $40 application fee ($80 for

international students).

VISIT DCAD TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION FEE WAIVER.

PORTFOLIO

A portfolio of artwork is required for admission into 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 10 to 15 pieces of

original artwork. 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.

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 15 pieces.

SLIDEROOM

Applicants who are unable to arrange a personal portfolio review

at DCAD may submit their portfolio by uploading their images to

DCAD’s Slideroom account at 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. A final high school transcript with graduation

date or equivalent is required prior to entering DCAD. Students

may request a transcript directly from their school counselor or

registrar or request online via Parchment.com.

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

A letter of recommendation is requested 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. Letters may be mailed directly

to the DCAD Admissions Office, emailed to: admissions@dcad.edu

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 College Board 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 the

College’s online catalog.

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 offered to qualified international students.

Non-U.S. citizens living abroad are encouraged to contact DCAD

to learn more about the admissions process. The Director of

Admissions and Registrar serve as the International Student

Advisors 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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

DCAD offers an Early Action Application deadline of December

1 for students requesting an admission decision prior to

January 1 of their senior year. Priority consideration for DCAD

Merit Scholarships is given to students whose applications are

completed by March 15. After March 15, applications are

accepted on a rolling admissions basis until August 1. Students

who decide to attend DCAD must submit a tuition deposit to

secure their enrollment. Deposits are refundable

until May 1.

TOEFL

International students, whose first language is not English,

must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL )

results. 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

www.els.edu.

admissions

YOU BELONG HERE.Contact admissions @dcad.edu or

call 302.622.8000, ext. 118 to learn more.

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 October 1 and before April 1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DCAD’s school code is 041398.

THE BEST WAY TO GET TO KNOW DCAD: VISIT.

For Admissions events, register online at www.dcad.edu

or call 302.622.8000, ext. 118 for more information.

Campus Visits

Take a campus tour led by a current DCAD student and

admissions representative. Visits can also include a portfolio

review, which can be formal or informal, and meeting faculty

and staff. Contact Admissions to schedule your visit at

302.622.8000 x.118. Family members and friends are invited

to accompany prospective students during campus visits.

Open House @DCAD

Each year, DCAD holds open house events 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 have

a portfolio review.

HIGH SCHOOL VISITS

DCAD staff members visit high schools to meet prospective

students and review portfolios. 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

or www.portfolioday.net, or contact the DCAD Admissions

Office at 302.622.8000, ext. 118.

Accepted Student Reception

Once accepted to DCAD, look for your invitation to our accepted

student reception. 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.

C A M P U S V I S I T S A N D A D M I S S I O N S E V E N T S

F I N A NC I A L A I D & SCHOL A R S H I P S

DCAD’S TUITION IS SIGNIFICANTLY

LESS THAN 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 AND FEES PER SEMESTER: 2018–19

Full-time Tuition ( 12-18 credits ) $12,025

Part-time Tuition ( per credit ): $1,005

Registration Fee: $50

Student Activities Fee: $385 Full-Time; $255 Part-Time

Academic Facilities Fee: $385 Full-Time; $255 Part-Time

Resident Meal Plan: $2,050

Commuter Meal Plan ( optional ): $350

Student Housing ( Double, Triple, and Quad ): $3,950

Housing Deposit: $200*

Insurance ( per year )

Accident Insurance ( Mandatory ): $60

Books and Supplies ( per year, estimated )

Books ( first-year students ): $350

DCAD Art Kit ( first-year students ): $775**

3-D Supplies Per Semester: $140.

*Refundable at the time of departure.

** Entering students purchase a DCAD Art Kit that includes

supplies needed for foundation-year studio classes.

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STUDENTS WHO START HERE...STAY• Education via supportive, professional artists & designers

• Superior residence life

• Close-knit campus community with a small-town feel

• 86% first-year retention rate vs. 80% at four-year art and design schools

STUDENTS WHO START HERE...SAVE• Tuition, housing and meal plan cost less than many other private art and design schools

• Opportunities for internships

• 66% of all students graduate on time vs. 52% at four-year art and design schools

STUDENTS WHO START HERE...THRIVE• Small yet diverse campus with opportunities for students to curate their own exhibitions,

initiate clubs and activities and explore arts and culture in Wilmington and beyond

• A sense of family and commitment to student success cultivates creativity and engagement

• Heads of each department advise and mentor every student

• DCAD’s graduation rate for first-generation students is 60% vs. 27% for four-year colleges

STUDENTS WHO START HERE...FIND SUCCESS IN A CAREER IN THE ARTSJoin proud DCAD alumni who have worked for: DC Commission on the Arts • Urban Outfitters •

Elle Magazine • FKM Advertising Agency • Pfizer • Pepsi • General Mills • Gatorade • Merck • Breyer’s •

Bausch & Lomb • Warner Music • Saatchi & Saatchi • Studio Pierrot, Japan • Comedy Central • Cartoon Network •

Nickelodeon • BBC • Disney Interactive Media Group • New York Post • Paper magazine

JOIN PROUD DCAD ALUMNI WHO HAVE GONE ON TO COMPLETE DEGREES AT:Art Institute of Chicago • California College of the Arts • Cleveland Institute of Art • Columbus College of Art

and Design • Fashion Institute of Technology • Kansas City Art Institute • Kendall College of Art and Design •

Maryland Institute College of Art • Massachusetts College of Art and Design • Moore College of Art and Design •

Oregon College of Craft • Otis College of Art and Design • Parsons Paris • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts •

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design • Pratt Institute • Rhode Island School of Design • Ringling College

of Art and Design • Rochester Institute of Technology • San Francisco Art Institute • School of the Museum

of Fine Arts • School of Visual Arts • Tyler School of Art • The University of the Arts • Virginia Commonwealth

University School of the Arts

Founding DCAD 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 + Design in Washington, D.C.

AccreditationThe Delaware College of Art and Design is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

( MSCHE ), 3624 Market St. 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.

MISSIONDCAD’S MISSIONis 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.

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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 viewbook does not constitute a contract with students or

prospective students. Copyright © 2018 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.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Delaware College of Art and Design is committed to a policy

of equal opportunity for all educational activities, admissions,

scholarship and loan programs and employment. Discrimination

on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical disability,

marital status, veteran status or other protected status is

prohibited at Delaware College of Art and Design. Acts of

discrimination that limit or deny access to the educational

process and that create a hostile environment are not consistent

with the philosophy or mission of Delaware College of Art and

Design. The facilities of Delaware College of Art and Design are

accessible to those students with special needs.

ARTWORK AND PHOTOGRAPHY

DCAD would like to thank the students and alumni whose

artwork is featured in this book. Additional photography by:

Ed Cunicelli, Ron Brignac, Francisco Madera, John Breakey and

Hailey McCracken. Publication design: Francisco Madera and

John Breakey, DCAD INQB8 Design Group. Downtown photos by

Creative District Wilmington and New Market Wilm.

DCAD promises to put all of our energy and resources to work

to make an art and design education personal, purposeful

and meaningful.

Contact us at privacy@dcad.edu with any questions regarding

DCAD's privacy policies.

Contact us!600 N. Market St.

Wilmington, DE 19801

www.dcad.edu

admissions@dcad.edu

302.622.8000

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