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At the Cleveland Institute of Art we are dedicated to teaching art and design students in an environment built exclusively for creative thinkers. Learn more about our amazing faculty of practicing artists and designers, small class sizes, and 15 majors in fine art, design, craft, and integrated media.

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Majors

Animation
Biomedical Art
Ceramics
Drawing
Game Design
Glass
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design

Interior Architecture
Jewelry + Metals
Painting
Photography
Photography + Video
Printmaking
Sculpture + Expanded Media
Transportation Design
Video + Digital Cinema

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What will you be?

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Financing Your Education

Financing your education.

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