#ccsstudents

Name: Allison (Allie) Runyan

Senior: Fine Arts/ Art Education

Why CCS?

I chose CCS because of the environment. First of all I like that the

campus is in the heart of Midtown, Detroit. It is a great place for the

uprise in Detroit and I find it easy for aspiring artists to get involved

with the art community. I also personally enjoy the tight-knit

community that CCS has to offer. The school is small and therefore it

makes it really easy to get to know everyone around and make a lot of

connections. Because the school is on the smaller size, the class sizes

are also rather small, making the one on one access from teacher to

student easily accessible. Lastly the facilities are intriguing. In fine Art

especially, we have access to printmaking facilities that are not

common for most schools. We also have our own senior and junior

studio spaces that are granted specifically to us, another aspect that is

not generally received at most colleges.

Why Tours?

When I first was deciding to come to CCS, I went on a personal tour

myself. The student tour guide was very inspiring and exciting and

overall was a large reason that made me seriously consider the

school. She had helped me feel comfortable and welcome here at the

school and that is my goal when giving tours to prospective students.

I am a very involved student in many aspects of the school and I love

to talk, so my goal is to spread my energy to others that I encounter

during my time here.

What drives you to create?

Creating to me is just part of my everyday life. It is in what I do on a

day to day basis. From writing, to making music to making physical 2d

and 3d works, it is all around me. Other than being a way of

expression, creating is a way to speak in various forms. It is a way to

invoke change and ideals in yourself and the viewer. Creating enforces

an intimate connection between yourself and the physical work and

then again the work to the viewer and that relationship alone is

enough to make me want to create something new and challenge the

ideals of what a relationship can do.

Favorite thing about Campus?

Fine Art Junior and Senior Studios. Large spaces for us to work 24 hours. Great studio spaces with plenty of access of materials and machinery. Real life studio space experience. Other that that my favorite thing about the campus other than the facilities for our

use is the golden hour in the oval. On the Ford Campus there is a grass

oval that is filled with sculptures. When it is nice outside there are

always tons of people playing games, laying in hammocks, relaxing,

picnicking and so on. It is like a large community in a garden. But the

best part is at the golden hour. When the sun start to set everything

in that area falls under the gold shine created from the sun hitting the

buildings around us and it is one of the most beautiful things I have

ever seen. You can be stressed out but as soon as you see that golden

shine, almost everything stops for a moment and it almost feels like a

surreal moment.

Favorite thing about going to school here?

Small classes, better connections with professors. Treat us like artists in a profession rather than a student. Networking opportunities.  Detroit is a great scene for up and coming artists.

Must-sees in Detroit:

This is a hard one because Detroit is amazing and there are tons of

things to do here. But to name a few;

EVENTS: Noel Night, Dally in the Alley, Campus Martius Tree Lighting Ceremony,

Dlectricity, Eastern Market After Dark, Murals in the Market, Jazz Fest

PLACES TO GO: Baker’s Keyboard Lounge (Jazz Bar), DIA, Detroit Public

Library, Eastern Market (especially saturday mornings), Red Bull

House of Art, MOCAD, Detroit Artist Market, The Magic Stick (for

concert events and glow bowling), Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The

Little Caesars Arena (Hockey and basketball), Commerica Park

(baseball), Russell Industrial Center (CAVE openings), The Peacock

Room, Frida, Simone DeSusa Gallery, Belle Isle (beach and nature

reserve), Hamtramck Disney Land, The Jar House and the Power

House (in Hamtramck).

PLACES TO EAT: Ally Taco, Detroit Pizza Company, Common Pub, Hop

Cat, Stach International, Supino Pizzeria, Treat Dreams, Socratea,

Great Lakes Coffee, Seva, Cass Cafe, Jonny Noodle King, Kuzzos

Chicken & Waffles, Rose’s Fine Food, Detroit Vegan Soul, Avalon

International Breads, The Farmers Hand, Mudgie’s, Green Dot

Stables, Taqueria El Rey, The Bronx Bar.

My name is Cristina Rose and my pronouns are she/her. I am a Junior in Entertainment Arts: Animation! I plan to graduate in May 2020. My main focus is 2D Animation and Story Art.

☆I give tours because I love to meet new artists and encourage young talent. I was lucky to have a creative supporting mother, so I try to be that support for others as often as I can. I want people to pursue their dreams and lead a fun life!

☆My favorite thing about campus is how close it is to the Detroit Institute of Arts. I love going there on Friday nights and sitting in the Kresge Cafe to draw and listen to the live music echo through the museum!

☆My favorite thing about attending CCS is all of my wonderfully creative friends that I can express myself freely with. The community we’re a part of is so welcoming and encouraging as a young artist.

Name: Jigyasa Tuli

Major: Communication Design

Why did you choose CCS?

I was interested in doing graphic design, but not just print media, I also wanted some UI/US because i’ve always found that really interesting. So,when I read about communication design, my choice was made

(Also, no application fee)

Why do you give tours?

Because I love CCS and I love to talk about how wonderful it is

It's a tight knit community of creative people and I am just really happy to be a part of it!

What drives you to create?

Everytime I do something creative, I feel like I slowly find and get to know myself a bit more

Favorite things about campus:

 1)Free pizza everywhere

2) the Kresge ford because it's so confusing but all the art displayed is so interesting that even if you're lost, you like it Must-sees in Detroit:

1.Campus Martius!!! (Ice skating!!)

2.Avalon Bakery

3.The DIA

4.Desert oasis coffee roasters

Hey Everybody! It’s Senior Student Ambassador Anastasia here. Today is my first day back at the Admissions office from a two month long artists residency program - and I’d like to tell all of you a little bit about it.

Windgate ITE program through The Center for Art in Wood, Philadelphia, PA

As some of you know I’ll be graduating this December with a major in Crafts: Art Furniture and minor in Critical Theory. So I was ecstatic when I found out that I had been chosen as the Student Artist in Residence for the 2017 Windgate ITE program!

Starting this past June I began the 2 month long program in Philadelphia, PA - leaving my home, my cat, and all my favorite food spots.

I shared a work space with 6 other residents - 5 other artists and our photojournalist - and after a few collaborative events and some collection and museum visits we all hit the ground running with making work. Each resident was unique in their technique, conceptual focus, and goals for the residency, but we all got along great and were able get tons of inspiration from each others creativity.

As for myself, I decided to branch off from furniture making and focus on more sculptural work.

some process pics...

As it turns out, I really like making tall things - the concept I was working on had to do with the physical action of ‘looking up’!

My final set-up at the Center for Art in Wood!

We ended our two months with a Friday evening Gallery Opening and a Saturday afternoon Artist Talk. The experience was awesome, exhausting, and filled with memories that I know will last a lifetime. If you want to learn more about the residents day-to-day adventures, our wonderful photojournalist kept a blog at https://internationalturningexchange.wordpress.com/ .

Now I’m back home and reunited with my Admissions office family and I look forward to seeing all of our current and potential students for the rest of the summer and during the school year!