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May 16, 2013

Scholarships Fund CIA Grads' Travel Dreams

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May 03, 2013 @ Arts Collinwood in Cleveland, OH

Biomedical Art Exhibition

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May 16, 2013

Plain Dealer Reports on the Groundbreaking of the New Gund Building

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May 20, 2013

2013 Student Summer Show

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Congratulations to the Class of 2013!CIA Commencement 2013Congratulations to the Class of 2013!

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May 09, 2013

Four High School Students Awarded in CIA's National 2D3D Art + Design Contest

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May 31, 2013

Cinematheque to Present Two Parallel Comedy Film Series

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May 02, 2013

Performance Art at MOCA Cleveland

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May 21, 2013

5/21-25: Lore, Leviathan, Ozu & more!

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May 02, 2013

CIA's iPad Curriculum Turns Two

Admissions . Apply . Submitting Your Portfolio . Portfolio Checklist 

Portfolio Checklist

Freshman Student Portfolio Checklist

  • Include 12 to 20 pieces of artwork
  • Include 4 observational drawings (recommended)
  • Present portfolio in CD or DVD format
  • Follow CD / DVD guidelines below

Transfer Student Portfolio Checklist

These preferred elements are only for transfer students wishing to be placed in the sophomore year or beyond, and seeking studio art credit to replace freshman-level Foundation courses. 

As a transfer applicant, your 12 to 20 pieces should include the following elements:

  • 4-6 drawings from observation (recommended)
  • 2-3 examples of 3D work
  • 2-3 examples of 2D work
  • 3-4 examples of digital work using Freehand, Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop
  • 4-6 examples of work pertaining to the major you wish to enter
  • Follow CD / DVD guidelines below
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Pre-College Program

Sharpen your artistic skills at CIA's Pre-College Program this summer.

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Deposit Today to Reserve Your Space this Fall

Freshmen are encouraged to deposit as soon as possible!