Institute Name: Alberta College of Art and Design Institute Address: 1407-14th Avenue NW City: Calgary Province: Alberta Country: Canada Postal Code: T2N 4R3
Institute Vision/Mission: As one of only four degree-granting and freestanding institutions of art and design education in Canada and the only post-secondary institution in the prairie provinces devoted exclusively to advanced education, practice, and research in visual culture, design, and associated and emergent fields, the Alberta College of Art + Design offers four-year undergraduate degrees and diplomas and graduate degrees. ACAD provides students of fine art, design and new media with a rigorous studio program, which produces innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and visually talented students. Faculty and space-per-student ratios are among the best in the country, allowing for regular one-on-one interaction. Within this environment, students receive the techniques, tools, intellectual stimulation and encouragement to discover and develop their own personal voice and passion.
Notable Grads: Marc Holmes - Art Director, Microsoft / Ensemble Studios
Sam Weber - Freelance Illustrator and Assistant Art Director, The New York Times
Year Founded: 1926 Number of Campuses: 1 Levels Of Study: Four-year undergraduate degrees, diplomas and graduate degrees Undergraduate Enrolment: 1000 Number of Faculty: 150