Illustration

Daniel Hopper is now a modern blacksmith who conjures light fixtures, furniture, and decorative items from metal, but he started his professional life as an Illustration major at CCAD, graduating in 1994.

Halloween is just around the corner. And there’s no better place to be than Columbus.

We have the nation’s most elaborate costume party in HighBall Halloween. And we have two top fabrication studios that specialize in haunted attractions — thanks in large part to CCAD.

James Browning Jr. — call him Jim — has long had big dreams about working with big brands in a big playground of ideas. His career path, from creative director at Interbrand to CEO and chief creative officer at Marsh Branding Partners, started at Columbus College of Art & Design.

American Greetings is among a number of big-name businesses that seek out graduates of Columbus College of Art & Design. We spoke recently with a recruiter at the Ohio-based company about why the company hires so many CCAD grads.

An art and design education doesn’t just prep you for a career in art and design.

It prepares you for a number of different career paths — including succeeding in the corporate world.

Kyle Brock, a campus recruiter at Cartoon Network’s parent company, Turner Broadcasting System, recently wrapped up his annual visit to Columbus College of Art & Design.

“Last fall, I hired CCAD alumni,” Brock said. “The work they are doing is fantastic. I knew I had to get to CCAD to meet with more students.”

We talked to him about why CCAD students stand out and a few pro tips for anyone looking to work at places like Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Turner Studios.