While students are immersed in their chosen area of study upon entering CCS, they are also encouraged to take classes outside of their major to broaden their skills. For example, communication design students may find a printmaking or watercolor class useful to their approach to design. The program combines studio and academic classes with more individualized instruction. Upper-level students have the opportunity to begin working independently in private and semiprivate studio settings.
Internships give students an opportunity to work side by side with art and design professionals.
This educational approach prepares students for success after graduation. CCS's faculty consists of professional artists and designers who are also working and exhibiting in their field of expertise. They provide students with an immediate connection to the real world by bringing new trends, practical insights, and networking opportunities to the college, shedding a realistic light on theoretical classroom exercises. Students are assigned a faculty academic adviser in their department upon entering the school. Studies at CCS are also fully supported by practical resources.