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Desiree Morris, AFA Illustration, Class of 2013

“Our passion is that of the imagination”

ContentsAccreditation 4

DCAD’s Partner Schools 4

Transfer Opportunities 4

Our Mission 5

The DCAD AFA Degree 6

Foundations 8

Animation 14

Fine Arts 20

Graphic Design 26

Illustration 32

Interior Design 38

Photography 44

Liberal Arts 50

Campus 52

Library 54

Residence Life 56

Student Life 58

Gallery 60

Young Artists’ Programs 62

Unique Wilmington 64

Visiting DCAD 66

Admissions 68

Financial Aid 70

Contact Us 72

Student artists and designers at the Delaware College of Art and Design show work every day. Each week brings new assignments and new pieces covering the 7,120 square feet of homasote in DCAD’s hallways, classrooms and studios. Assignments are completed with the fundamental skills taught in the classrooms, and enhanced by exploration beyond DCAD’s walls.

Located just two hours from some of the world’s greatest art, students can go see in person what they’ve been discussing in the classroom and then emulate it. The opportunity to view historic and contemporary masters first-hand is a must for every aspiring artist. Books, magazines and electronic images cannot provide the genuine experience that viewing the original can. DCAD’s strategic location offers students the necessary and intimate engagement with their artistic antecedents — from where so much can be learned.

Courses are led by passionate professors, who are all practicing professional artists. Their assignments are challenging. Expect class to be peppered with real life anecdotes — about showing work in NYC, working with a demanding client or traveling on a fellowship to France. They know DCAD students by name and are always accessible, even going so far as to offer late-night assignment advice via Facebook. Professors attend

Let’s see where you can go.

their students’ exhibitions and have been known to host excellent potluck dinners.

The Wilmington community often presents exciting opportunities to students at DCAD. The Delaware Museum of Natural History holds a bi-annual exhibition of artwork done by students and Wilmington’s monthly Art Loop almost always features DCAD students, alumni, and professors. The opening poster for World Cafe Live’s Wilmington location (in the same block as DCAD) was designed by DCAD designers.

So just think: at any time student work may be viewed by the class it was done for, the professor who assigned it, DCAD’s President, a board member, a politician, prospective students, parents, roommates, the community and you. It could be posted to www.dcad.edu, various DCAD blogs or published in something like this book. Every February brings the Student Exhibition to DCAD’s gallery. It showcases the best work from the year, essentially the best from the hallways, classrooms and studios.

Let’s see where yours can go.

MissionDCAD’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 IS THE RESULT OF A UNIQUE COLLABORATION BETWEEN TWO

of the most distinguished art colleges–Pratt Institute in New York City

and the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, DC.

The Delaware College of Art and Design maintains the high standards

of Pratt and the 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 Transfer Opportunity GRADUATES OF DCAD HAVE THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OF TRANSFERRING

to Pratt Institute, the Corcoran College of Art and Design and other highly-respected

art and design colleges nationwide to complete their bachelor’s degrees. DCAD’s

curriculum follows a similar outline to other art school curricula, thus DCAD’s credits

and classes transfer easily. Faculty advisors and student services staff work closely

with each student to prepare and present impressive portfolios when they apply

to transfer to other schools. DCAD graduates often receive transfer scholarships

to complete their bachelor of fine arts degrees.

Accreditation THE 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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DCAD offers a two-year Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program which combines studio courses in art and design with liberal arts courses. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn their Associate of Fine Arts Degree in one of six majors: Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design and Photography. The first year of the AFA Program is called the Foundations Year. All students take a core group of courses designed to develop basic skills, concepts, and values that will be further developed in the second year. The sophomore year, students are introduced to their chosen areas of study and again take both studio and liberal arts courses.

Each year consists of two semesters with the fall and spring degree semesters being 15 weeks. An optional summer semester is overall 14 weeks, divided into two-, four-, and six-week intensive classes. Upon completion, students will earn a total of 68 to 70 credits, composed of 43 to 46 credits in studio courses, and 24 to 25 credits in liberal arts courses. www.dcad.edu/AFA.

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Foundations Year kicks off the Associate of Fine Arts Degree Program. You may be assigned to: take a photograph with a coffee can; launch artwork from the roof; set an easel on Market Street to draw the cityscape; direct a video; go on a scavenger hunt in the Metropolitan Museum of Art; or dress for “green day.”

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FOUNDATIONS YEAR

SEMESTER IDrawing 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

*Interior Design majors and Photography

majors begin their major in Semester II.

Interior Design majors take Drawing for

Interior Design I and then take 4D Design

in Semester IV. Photography majors take

Photography I and then take 3D Design II

and 4D Design in Semester IV.

All students begin with a core group of courses that develop visual literacy and basic studio techniques, and emphasize an understanding of the concepts and principles of the visual arts. Schedules are divided between studio courses and liberal arts courses which use materials, concepts and skills that students can apply to their chosen area of study in the second year. In the first semester, each student is introduced to DCAD’s six majors through Foundation Seminar, a course that comprises seven, two-week segments that allow for all new students to learn more about each major. Students also work within the community, assisting area non-profits with various arts-related projects.

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Animation is the illusion of motion created when a sequence of images, each slightly altered from the previous, is viewed in rapid succession.

The Animation program provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in this field and produce independent as well as commercial pieces. In class, students explore traditional character animation, clay animation, stop-motion, and computer-generated animation techniques. DCAD’s program begins by developing fundamental drawing and design skills. Students study the principles of motion, storytelling and conceptual development and later apply these disciplines to current technology such as using 3D animation software.

ANIMATION

SEMESTER III Animation I Drawing for Animation Graphics/Moving Image Storyboard/Storytelling

Art History III Writing and Literature III History of Animation

SEMESTER IV Character Animation Figure Drawing Digital Video Intro. to Computer Animation

Moving Pictures Liberal Arts Elective

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Animation?DCAD Animation alumni have worked on Superjail, an animated television series on Cartoon Network, Wonder Pets, an animated children’s television series

on Nickelodeon, and computer games for Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer: Candyland Edition” and “Go Diego Go! African Safari Adventure.” They have worked for BBC

and Blue Airplane Productions. The Animal Collective’s “Brotherhood” music video and Ke$ha’s “Your Love is My Drug” music video includes animations by DCAD alumni.

What’s cool about

Fine Arts students explore drawing, painting,printmaking and mixed media.

Creative expression and effective communication are fostered by work from observation and perception. Studio work and regular feedback from professors and visiting artists nurture artistic accomplishments. Students learn how form and content in a work of art interact to yield meaning. In addition, group discussion, lectures, seminars and individual consultations with professors and visiting artists develop the technical ability, critical awareness, knowledge of historical frameworks, and self-discipline to form a unique, personal vision. Fine Arts majors take frequent trips to museums, galleries, and artists’ studios to further enhance the lessons learned in the classroom. FINE ARTS

SEMESTER IIIDrawing III: The Figure Painting I Mixed Media

Art History III Writing and Literature III

SEMESTER IVDrawing IV: Perception & Metaphor Painting II Printmaking

After the Artistic Apocalypse Liberal Arts Elective

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What can a fine arts major do?DCAD fine arts majors have gone on to have work reviewed by the New York Times, the Huffington Post and Watercolor Magazine and have also reviewed work as well as written for American Artist magazine and Artcritical. DCAD fine arts graduates have worked at places such as The Center for Art in Wood and Museum of Contemporary Photography; and have work in the Woodmere Art Museum collection.

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A talented graphic designer can clearly communicate a message to an audience, whether it be through books, magazines, posters, or packaging.

The Graphic Design Program gives the student tools and processes to successfully convey information to

an individual or an audience of many. The graphic design curriculum provides the beginning designer with a rock-solid basis in principle, history, theory and professional practices of design. Guided by a faculty of professional designers and design educators,students explore various approaches and solutions to design problems while developing the process of articulating their unique visions as designers and artists. Wilmington’s significant corporate presence affords students the opportunity to interact with the professional design community and, when appropriate, to work on actual client-based projects in the classroom.

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Where can Graphic Design take you?DCAD graphic design graduates are working in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. They work as members of creative teams at Stag and Hare, Clive Davis Mann, Slate, Ogilvy & Mather, and Saatchi & Saatchi. They work as graphic designers & web developers at True Action, Capital One, Discover Card, as a senior designer at Untuck Design,a design intern at Rouge Dragon/NY, and as a designer at finestationery.com.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

SEMESTER IIIGraphic Design I Typography I Visual Communication I Illustration I

Art History III Writing And Literature III

SEMESTER IVGraphic Design II Typography II Visual Communication II Introduction to Photography

Digital Dialogs Liberal Arts Elective

Illustrators illuminate and attract attention

to an idea, story or product through their creative designs.

DCAD Illustration students develop and sharpen skills that enable them to visually communicate ideas and interpret a narrative effectively. The program encompasses training of the hand, eye, and mind. Students are taught to become creative problem solvers and visual narrators, exploring ideas from thorough research. Studio work from sketches to finished art may be drawn, painted, or created on a computer. At the same time, students learn the tools, materials, and techniques to create persuasive, visually-appealing illustrations.

ILLUSTRATION

SEMESTER IIIIllustration I Media and Methods Typography I Visual Communication I

Art History III Writing and Literature III

SEMESTER IVIllustration II Figure Drawing Introduction to Photography Visual Communication II

Digital Dialogs Liberal Arts Elective

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What’s cool for Illustration?A DCAD illustration graduate was excited when an ad agency hired him within 9 days of graduating from Pratt Institute. Now junior art director for FKM in Austin, Texas, he’s already made his first pitch to a client. Other DCAD illustrators have gone on to a range of opportunities from interning at the New York Library for the Performing Arts to working for Disney Interactive Media Group.

Space planning, furnishings, materials, color and lighting, as well as basic construction systems and building code requirements are explored in the coursework of the Interior Design program. Combining theoretical exploration and practical experience, students learn how to develop strong design concepts and accumulate the skills necessary to transform their ideas into creative and functional designs. Drawing on the rich design resources of the region, the faculty is composed of active, practicing professionals in the interior design field. Graduates leave DCAD with the basic tools and knowledge to competitively continue their professional education.

The Interior Design Program combines theoretical exploration and practical experience. Students begin by learning how to develop strong design concepts. Proceeding through the curriculum, they accumulate skills necessary 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. Drawing on the rich design resources of the region, the faculty is composed of active, practicing professionals in the field. Graduates leave DCAD with the basic knowledge and tools to continue their professional education.

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Interior Designers have done what? One DCAD interior design major can add commissioned sculptor to his resume after his design was selected for fabrication by the New Castle County Kirkwood Library in Wilmington, Delaware. An Encounter now sits prominently on the renovated library’s grounds. Other DCAD Interior Designers can add things like MTV Networks Intern & CAD Designer to their resumes.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

SEMESTER IIIInterior Design I Drawing For Interior Design II AutoCAD Color and Materials Construction Systems

Art History III Writing and Literature III

SEMESTER IV4D DesignInterior Design II Digital Representation For Interior Design Lighting Design

Modern Space Liberal Arts Elective

The Interior Design major begins in Semester II. Students take Drawing for Interior Design I and then take 4D Design in Semester IV.

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Photographic images are everywhere in everyday life, ranging from the commercial to the photojournalistic to the purely artistic. Working with a faculty of practicing professionals, students in the Photography program explore technical and aesthetic possibilities while developing their creative vision. As students gain

technical knowledge in the medium, they are also exposed to historical and contemporary photographers’ works as they begin to explore their own aesthetic and personal choices. This grounding in techniques, tools, and intellectual stimulation leads students to the freedom to create their own powerful, meaningful images.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

SEMESTER IIIPhotography II Craft I Digital Photo Editing Digital Video

Art History IIIWriting and Literature III

The Photography major begins in Semester II. Students take Photography I and then take 3D Design II and 4D Design in Semester IV.

SEMESTER IVColor Photography Craft II 3D Design II 4D Design

Lenticular Vision Liberal Arts Elective

There are photography opportunities where?DCAD Photography graduates have gone on to great things like interning at the New York Post, Paper magazine and Pier 59 Digital Studios while attending Pratt Institute. They’ve transferred to four-year programs as far away as Parsons Paris and work in a gallery like Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon. One photography alumnus started an analog color photography lab while another is exploring the art of photograms and developing photographs without a camera.

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UNDERSTANDING THE HISTORY OF ART IS ESSENTIAL

FOR ALL ASPIRING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS.

In addition to the studio courses, every student

takes liberal arts courses to complete the Associate

of Fine Arts Degree Program. Students complete

a three-semester survey of world art, joined by

courses focused on corresponding literature.

To further understand the theories of art and

design learned in these courses, DCAD students

travel to New York City or Washington, DC,

each semester. Museum Trips involve class

assignments along with opportunities to tour galleries

with DCAD professors and study real works of art outside

of the classroom. It is important for students

to situate their own work within a broader context.

In the second year, each student tackles a research

paper, assigned across the liberal arts classes which

tasks students to use their skills in writing, critical thinking,

and knowledge of art history to put together a polished

research paper, with sources and references. From the

papers, professors select the very best to be presented

at the annual Art History Symposium held each spring.

Papers that are selected are then matched with visuals

and students work with professors on the presentations

of their work to the DCAD community at-large.

In the final semester at DCAD, students take an

in-depth liberal arts course associated with their major

and also choose a liberal arts elective.

SEMESTER I

Art History I

Introduction to Academic Studies*

Writing and Literature I

SEMESTER II

Art History II

Writing and Literature II

SEMESTER III

Art History III

Writing and Literature III

History of Animation

SEMESTER IV

LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES

After the Artistic Apocalypse

Creation, Procreation and Recreation

Creative Writing

Digital Dialogs

Introduction to Children’s Literature

Lenticular Vision

Modern Space: The Designer & Nature

Moving Pictures

Robin Hood & King Arthur:

the Perfect Outlaw & the Perfect King

Sensation & Perception

The Sensational Seventies

*Students may enroll in this course after completing placement testing prior to the start of Semester I. This course is designed to prepare students for academic study at the college level.

Liberal Arts

DCAD’S CLOSE CAMPUS OFFERS THE LUXURY

of classes, on-campus dining and housing 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 five floors that include a dark room and

photography studios, computer labs for both Mac and PC

users, an animation studio with shooting stations, up-to-date

academic classrooms, and painting, drawing and design studios

bathed in natural light. Since the College opened in 1997, new

restaurants, live music venues and design firms have opened

their doors around 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 be setting up on the sidewalk to draw the block. Students

often use the surrounding buildings, skylines 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 the DCAD Dining Hall is located

while the Tatiana Copeland Student Center occupies the first

floor of The Saville.

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Located on the third floor, the Edgar A. Thronson Library offers DCAD students,

faculty, and staff a collection of more than 13,000 books, videos, sound files, digital

images, and electronic resources, as well as subscriptions to art and design periodicals.

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, a color printer, and a copier. To help

students, the Library Director is available to provide

reference assistance, in-class instruction, and to

work with students individually.

In addition to what’s on the Library shelves,

there are electronic resources to provide students

access to articles from hundreds of art and design

publications, scholarly introductions to artistic

periods, artist biographies, as well as more than

one million high-quality images. All of these

electronic resources are available to students

from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Materials not available within the collection may be requested through inter-library loan or by

visiting one of the many library collections in this area including: Wilmington Institute Library,

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.

Original poetry, book & film reviews,

student club announcements, and more at:

dcadlibrary.blogspot.com &

@DCADLibrary

Edgar A. Thronson Library

StudioSpace

StudioSpace

Sleep Space

Sleep Space

Private Bathroom

Private Bathroom

707 N. King Street

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1st Floor

2nd Floor

The SavilleThe Saville

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. Each unit in The Saville is unique. Some units are

two levels, with spiral staircases, while others offer majestic views up

and down either historic Market Street or bustling King Street. Units

are 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 stool.

Tatiana Copeland Student Center

The first floor of The Saville features the ultramodern 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 range of activities in the Student

Center from music performances and poetry readings to study groups

and DCAD’s annual Casino Night and Chili Smackdown. The DCAD

Bookstore can also be found there.

707 N. King Street

Opened in Fall 2012, 707 N. King Street is a brand new option for

DCAD students, offering spacious loft-style rooms with designated

spaces for studying and sleeping. A former historic hotel, rooms

include private bathrooms and separate counter space and sink. Each

resident is provided with a bed, a wardrobe, a drawing table and stool.

A community laundry facility is located on the first floor and lounge

areas are located throughout the building.

The Dining Hall

DCAD’s Dining Hall, located on the first floor of 707 N. King Street,

offers a vast selection of meal and snack options. Everything is made

from fresh, local ingredients and satisfies any and all tastes and

preferences, including vegetarians. Vegan and other special diets are

included with healthy options. Using a selected meal plan, students

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.

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DCAD is a place to live, learn and experience. Student life at DCAD maintains a busy calendar of activities throughout the year. Major events such as Halloween’s Spirit Week and the DCAD Chili Smackdown take place in the fall semester, while Casino Night, DCAD’s Woodstock© and Commencement festivities happen each spring semester. Other events include karaoke nights, game nights, and potluck dinners. Faculty members often arrange trips to area galleries and attractions in Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.Student groupsStudent clubs and organizations are formed based on current students’ interests and are approved

through the Student Services Office. Groups such as the DCAD Film Club, the Writing Club, the Yoga Club, and the Student Gallery, have provided outlets reflecting the diverse interests of the DCAD student body. In 2012, DCAD published its first literary magazine, Another Medium, which features original works by DCAD students. Visiting Artists and ScholarsEvery year, nationally-known artists, designers, and scholars are invited to lecture and work with students. These lectures are free and open to the public. An updated calendar can be found at www.dcad.edu/events.

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Toni & Stuart B. Young 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 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 and national artists are exhibited,

and each year focuses on a different major at DCAD.

February, 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 Foundations classes and in each of the six majors.

April, Continuing Education Exhibition

Works by students and instructors from within DCAD’s

Continuing Education Program are presented.

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Young Artist Program Young Artist Program Through DCAD’s Young Artist Program, there are many opportunities for high-school-age

artists to gain experience in the studio and build their portfolios. Highlights of the Young

Artist Program include a summer Pre-College Art Studio Program and a Portfolio

Development Workshop. The weeklong Pre-College Art Studio Program combines

intensive drawing lessons, concentrated electives, open studio times and portfolio

development and review. Held in July, students have the option of enrolling in the

day program or the residential program, living in DCAD’s on-campus housing for

the week. The Portfolio Development Workshop is designed to guide students

in the development of the tools and techniques that are essential for creating

a successful visual arts portfolio. These classes combine classroom instruction

with hands-on practice to refine techniques and presentation skills.

Each semester the Continuing Education Program offers exciting classes and

workshops in the following areas: Web & Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design,

Jewelry Design and Photography. High-school-age students may enroll in these

courses. To see an updated listing of offerings, visit www.dcad.edu / YAP

Continuing Education ProgramThe Continuing Education Program at DCAD is dedicated to providing the community

with dynamic courses that foster professional and personal growth. From oil painting

to Photoshop©, a wide range of fine and professional arts classes are offered each

semester. DCAD offers structured learning through Certificate Programs that enable

students to gain the creative and technical skills needed to excel in the areas of

Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Web Design and a

Combined Certificate for Web & Graphic Design. Certificates can be earned with

part-time study in as few as three semesters.

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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 30 minutes

to the northeast. Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey

beaches are all within two hours of the College.

Wilmington’s Amtrak train and SEPTA regional rail

station is within a six-block walk from the campus,

and the Wilmington Bus Terminal is only five blocks

from DCAD, allowing for easy access to these

places. SEPTA can transport students to the heart of

Philadelphia easily and inexpensively. The DART bus

system operates with stops throughout Wilmington,

including several around the DCAD campus and can

easily take students on a tax-free shopping trip or to a

local attraction nearby. The internationally-recognized

Delaware Art Museum, the Delaware Museum of

Natural History, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and

other cultural attractions in the Brandywine Valley are

all easily accessible.

While Wilmington is known for business, it offers

a lively and welcoming environment for artists and

designers. The first Friday of every month brings Art

on the Town where local businesses, galleries and

organizations stay open late to host openings for

monthly exhibits by local artists. Oftentimes,

DCAD students, alumni and professors are those

local artists, and DCAD participates in Art on the Town

on a bi-monthly basis.

In Wilmington’s downtown, DCAD is joined by

World Cafe 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.

Many festivals in Wilmington take place 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 are

the Fall Festival 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 Philladelphia, 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 1 PM and Thursday visits

begin at 10 AM.

PREVIEW DAYS

Spend a whole day at 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, winter 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

info@dcad.edu.

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 routes include stops

near DCAD, ( 800.652.3278 ).

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. For current dates, please refer to the Admissions Enclosure in this book or www.dcad.edu / tours.

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DCAD’S ADMISSIONS STAFF IS EXCITED

to help students through the application

process and willing to offer advice on how

to prepare a portfolio. We strive to offer

caring, personal attention to all of our

applicants, and our admissions counselors

start your DCAD experience with one-to-one

communication from friendly email reminders

to on-campus portfolio reviews. At all

levels, we get to know each of our students

personally.

At DCAD, each applicant is looked at

independently, on the basis of an academic

record, and more importantly, on the

potential we see in your portfolio. Contact

admissions@dcad.edu or call 302.622.8000.

Application

To begin the process, submit a DCAD

Application, available online at

www.dcad.edu/apply or in the Admissions

Enclosure in this book. There is a $40

application fee; $80 for international students.

Students requesting an application fee waiver

should contact their 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 including 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. 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

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 with a variety of art and design

courses taken while in high school. Students

who show no evidence of art or design

classes will be asked to submit a completed

Art Student Referral/Form (available from

DCAD’s Admissions Office). A final high

school transcript with graduation date or

equivalent is required prior to entering DCAD.

SAT or ACT Scores

The submission of SAT or ACT scores,

though not required, is highly recommended.

Applicants should ensure that all standardized

test scores (SAT or ACT), if available, are

included with their transcripts. DCAD’s CEEB

code 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.

Rolling Admissions 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.

Applicants applying after this deadline are

considered through a rolling admissions policy

up until two weeks prior to the start of a

semester. On occasion, DCAD will institute a

wait-list of accepted students and determine

enrollment on a space-available basis.

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.

Students requesting housing must also

submit a deposit to secure a space in

DCAD housing.

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Merit Scholarship

Merit 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 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. These scholarships

are automatically renewed for a second year

of full-time enrollment as long as the student

maintains a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7

or 3.0 (depending on the scholarship).

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.

Financial Aid

Students and their families may be eligible

for a wide range of financial aid opportunities

including school-supported grants, Pell Grants

or SEOG, Stafford Loans, and the Parent PLUS

loan programs. Students may also be eligible

for the College’s work-study program, and

students and parents have the option of applying

for private loans. Students must submit the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to

be considered for various forms of federal

financial aid. The FAFSA determines the amount

and what type of financial aid a student may

receive. DCAD strongly encourages students

to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible after

January 1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

DCAD’s school code is 041398.

Tuition

An important advantage of a DCAD education

is the tuition, which is considerably below that

at other independent colleges of art and design.

Please refer to the Admissions Enclosure in this

book for current tuition and fees.

International Students

The diverse student population and close

proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, and

Washington, DC is ideal for students studying

from abroad. International students find the

small classes and friendly environment ideal

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-U.S. 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

on the previous page, 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 results for the Test

of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

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

Critical Reading 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 U.S. Students

who complete Level 109 in the U.S. may then

enroll at DCAD as an AFA degree student.

For more information, visit http://www.els.edu.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Contact Us

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A Creative Partnership of Pratt and the Corcoran

600 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

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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 © 2012 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, Shawn Hall and Jessica Sturgis; page 53 images and page 57 plans

provided by Digsau. Publication design: John Breakey and Shawn Hall, DCAD INQB8 Design Group.

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