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3/26/13 at 11:23a

Phases of an Image

An installation of sculptures, drawings and site-specific paintings by CCS alumni Rachel Reynolds FA '00 and Robert Zahorsky FA '00, and 2011 Kresge Artist Fellow Corrie Baldauf.

3/15/13 at 1:14p

Advertising Design hosts The One Show

The College for Creative Studies’ Valade Gallery is pleased to host The One Club’s world-famous One Show Traveling Exhibition. The Opening Reception on Friday, March 22 from 6-9 p.m. is sponsored by Adcraft Club of Detroit and The D Council.

3/15/13 at 9:20a

CCS alum Molly Erickson featured in The Every Girl

At just 25 years old, calligrapher Molly Erickson also known as Molly Jacques has had her illustrative work featured in the holy grail of the wedding industry,Martha Stewart Weddings.Managing to invoke emotion with her hand-lettered creations adorned with whimsically scripted calligraphy, Molly’s romantic works have taken the wedding world by storm.

3/14/13 at 4:07p

Sit Down. Move. CCS student takes home BASF award

CCS student Joon young Kim was recently honored with a design award from BASF in the Sit Down. Move. competition. Kim was the only student from the United States to win one of the top three awards.

3/12/13 at 11:29a

Shinola watches pre sale

Why open a watch factory in Detroit? Why not accept that manufacturing is gone from this country? Why not let the rust and weeds finish what they started? And lastly, why didn't we buy a heavier coat before we moved here?

3/11/13 at 9:54a

Dutch Art Events promote De Program

De Program is an intense three week graphic design program emphasizing individual and small group interaction with some of the best European designers and design offices.

3/8/13 at 11:43a

CCS alum Tom Thewes featured in Hi Fructose Magazine

CCS alum Tom Thewes, an artist currently living and working in Detroit, creates highly detailed paintings and murals with spray paint. His subject matter varies from sinister creatures to depictions of super heroes or other iconic pop figures such as Evel Knievel flying through the air.

3/8/13 at 11:32a

CCS students earn Society of Illustrators honor

CCS students Maria Hensley, Meredith Miotke, and Sebastian Gomez de la Torre have each had work accepted into this year's New York Society of Illustrators annual student exhibition.

3/8/13 at 11:16a

8 Mile gets new look from CCS students

The Eight Mile Boulevard Association is celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2013 by unveiling a new comprehensive identity system that includes a logo. The identity system is comprised of a website, signage, typeface, stationery and the overall look and feel of the nonprofit which represents 13 municipalities located along the most famous stretch of highway this side of Route 66.

3/8/13 at 11:02a

CCS teams with Compuware to explore software design

This past fall, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) partnered with Compuware Corporation (Nasdaq: CPWR), the technology performance company, to build on the tech giant’s long history as a customer- , innovation- and employee-centered company. The partnership paired CCS students and faculty with Compuware teams to explore software design and evaluate how customers really use it.

3/8/13 at 10:44a

FED Bravo Demonstrator displayed on campus

The Fuel Efficiency Demonstrator (FED) Bravo Demonstrator was on display in the East Parking lot of CCS’ A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education. The vehicle was created in conjunction with a 2010 Corporate Sponsored Research project.

2/18/13 at 1:31p

Toyota Lecture Series on Design presents Scott Robertson

2/6/13 at 8:48a

CCS alumnus chosen as 1 of 8 recipients of the Film Independent's 12th Annual Director's Lab

1/29/13 at 1:27p

Toyota Lecture Series presents CCS alumnus Jason Mayden

1/28/13 at 2:05p

CCS Entertainment Arts alumna wins Cartoon Brew’s Student Animation Festival Audience Prize

1/22/13 at 11:14a

Heart Soul Detroit: Photographs by Jenny Risher, opens this Friday, January 25, 2013

Heart Soul Detroit: Photographs by Jenny Risher, opens this Friday, January 25, 2012

1/17/13 at 12:01a

"hope in you alone: The Sarah J. Alleman Scholarship Fund Art Show and Afterglow" to benefit late alumna, Sarah Alleman

1/17/13 at 10:16a

It is with deep sadness that the College for Creative Studies announces the passing of Imre Molnar, our Provost, who died on Dec. 28, 2012

CCS will host a memorial service for late Provost Imre Molnar on Sunday, January 20th, at 3:00 pm, at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education.

1/16/13 at 11:32a

First 2014 Corvette Stingray to Benefit CCS Auctioned for over $1 million

Chevrolet donated the proceeds of the first retail production model of the 2014 Corvette Stingray – carrying vehicle identification number 0001 – offered at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction, to CCS. The model was auctioned off for over $1 million.

1/16/13 at 10:29a

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by General Motors, is accepting applications for 2013 scholarships