About
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is a premier independent art and design college renowned for its standout programs in industrial design, animation, illustration, and biomedical art. Situated in Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle cultural district, the campus offers an intimate, highly collaborative environment with direct access to world-class neighbors like the Cleveland Museum of Art and Case Western Reserve University. CIA distinctly sets itself apart by guaranteeing individual studio spaces to all students from their sophomore year onward, as well as integrating real-world client projects and internships directly into the curriculum through its Engaged Practice program.
Wikipedia:The Cleveland Institute of Art, previously Cleveland School of Art, is a private college focused on art and design and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
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If Cleveland Institute of Art asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.
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