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The Modern College of Design
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2026
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized creative college in Ohio, where students prepare for innovative careers in design, media, and technology. The Modern develops storytellers, makers, problem solvers, and vision-driven creators into exceptional designers and future leaders in the field. Programs are rooted in design, marketing, and leadership and are available through flexible residential, hybrid, and online pathways. Learning extends beyond the classroom through internships and co-ops, and the work students create earns recognition in national design competitions. Faculty who are active industry professionals guide and mentor students, and graduates have access to a strong employer network that provides career opportunities across today’s evolving creative industries. themodern.edu
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2025
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized design college in Ohio. The Modern transforms students passionate about art, design, photography, and technology into exceptional designers and future leaders in design. The Modern’s unique residential and online programs provide an innovative education in design, marketing, business, and leadership, and students complete internships and co-ops at agencies across the country. Modern students are creative problem solvers and are recognized nationally for their work. Faculty are industry experts and provide one-on-one education and mentorship. Alumni have access to The Modern’s vast network of employers and work for some of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney.
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2024
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized design college in Ohio. The Modern transforms students passionate about art, design, photography, and technology into exceptional designers and future leaders in design. The Modern’s unique residential and online programs provide an innovative education in design, marketing, business, and leadership, and students complete internships and co-ops at agencies across the country. Modern students are creative problem solvers and are recognized nationally for their work. Faculty are industry experts and provide one-on-one education and mentorship. Alumni have access to The Modern’s vast network of employers and work for some of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney.
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2022
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized design college in Ohio. The Modern transforms students passionate about art, design, photography, and technology into exceptional designers and future leaders in design. The Modern’s unique residential and online programs provide an innovative education in design, marketing, business, and leadership, and students complete internships and co-ops at agencies across the country. Modern students are creative problem solvers and are recognized nationally for their work. Faculty are industry experts and provide one-on-one education and mentorship. Alumni have access to The Modern’s vast network of employers and work for some of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney.
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2021
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized design college in Ohio. The Modern transforms students passionate about art, design, photography, and technology into exceptional designers and future leaders in design. The Modern’s unique residential and online programs provide an innovative education in design, marketing, business, and leadership, and students complete internships and co-ops at agencies across the country. Modern students are creative problem solvers and are recognized nationally for their work. Faculty are industry experts and provide oneon-one education and mentorship. Alumni have access to The Modern’s vast network of employers and work for some of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, Nike, and Disney.
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2020
The Modern College of Design is a nationally recognized graphic design college in Ohio. Founded in 1983, the college has a strong reputation for educating designers who are not only creative problem solvers but also are prepared for the unique demands of the industry. Students study graphic design, web design, UI/UX, illustration, photography, video, motion design, and marketing. They complete internships at agencies across the country and have been recognized nationally for their work. The Modern is known for transforming students into confident leaders in design by giving exceptional care to their students, having small class sizes, faculty who continually adjust the curriculum to stay current with market trends as well as advancements in technology. The college now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Design Leadership program. This unique program elevates students’ design skills and builds their experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategy, positioning them to lead the future of design.
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★ GDUSA Top Design School 2019
The Modern College of Design, formerly known as the School of Advertising Art, is a nationally recognized graphic design college in Ohio. Founded in 1983, the college has a strong reputation for educating designers who are not only creative problem solvers, but also are prepared for the unique demands of the industry. The Modern’s programs offer individualized attention from award-winning faculty who can adjust curriculum to stay current with market trends and advancements in technology. Students study graphic design, web design, illustration, photography, and video and motion design. They complete internships at agencies across the country and have been recognized nationally for their design work. For the past four years, The Modern has reached a career placement rate of 93-100%. The college was recently approved to become a baccalaureate degree-granting institution and now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Design Leadership. This unique program elevates students’ design skills and builds their experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategy, positioning them to lead the future of design.
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