In addition, we encourage you to visit galleries and museums, and to take advantage of our visiting artist lecture series. Activities outside the studio and the classroom increase your understanding of art, careers in art, the life of artists, and help you gain insight into your own work. The Maryland College of Art and Design offers a foundation program, taught by professional artists, and parallel to the first two years of study in four-year independent colleges of art. We teach you the traditional and technical skills you need to begin at an entry level position in the graphic design industry or to transfer. We have several articulation agreements including the Maryland Institute College of Art, Corcoran School of Art, Kansas City Art Institute, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Towson University, Frostburg State College, Kendall Art Institute, and others.
New agreements are in the works every day.
MCAD is perfect for you if the cost of all four years at an art college is prohibitive, if you are looking for individual attention, if you would like to enhance your portfolio, or if you want to assess your ability to compete in a larger college or in the design or art related work place. Fine art, graphic design, web page design, art teacher education, advertising, fashion design, and interior design are some of the career paths MCAD students have taken. Administrators, faculty, and staff of the College can answer your questions and help guide you along the path towards your goals. Our primary concern is to help you reach your highest potential. I look forward to meeting you in the near future.