The NPC-CCS Concept Design
​Pathway Program
NPC College of Arts + Design (NPC) and College for Creative Studies (CCS) have partnered to create a cross-institutional pathway enabling NPC graduates to complete both a NPC Concept Design Diploma and a CCS Concept Design BFA programs, and fully prepared to enter the Entertainment Industry. We are not just preparing students for careers; we are equipping them to change lives.
What is the NPC - CCS Concept Design Degree Pathway?
This cross-institutional pathway enables NPC graduates from Concept Design Diploma Program to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Concept Design in just 3 years. The Concept Design BFA program is STEM-Designated Program which allows graduates to be eligible for a F-1 Visa STEM OPT extension. CCS also offers exclusive seat holds for qualified NPC graduates and up to $100K US scholarship to be applied towards CCS tuition. A Transfer Agreement Between NPC College of Arts and Design- Diploma in Concept Design and College for Creative Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Concept Design is available (PDF).
How does the Pathway work?
NPC graduates need to submit applications to the BFA program of College for Creative Studies. Once you are accepted to the College for Creative Studies, the Global Engagement Office (GEO) will assist you in obtaining your student visa to attend the College.
To attend CCS, Canadian or International students will be sponsored on a F-1 Student Visa. In order to apply for your Visa, the International Student Services Office (ISSO) requires the following documents (listed below). The required documents are submitted through the CCS Global Visa Information Application on Slide room. The link will be sent to you by the admissions team. Once complete, the GEO will issue your I20 Form (F-1 Visa). These forms are necessary to apply for your Visa at a US consulate abroad. Please note, that if you plan to bring dependents (spouse or child) you will need to submit additional documentation.
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a private art and design college located in Detroit, Michigan, providing students a rigorous and innovative education aligned with industry requirements. CCS emphasizes hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and a curriculum that blends traditional artistic skills with contemporary technology and design thinking.
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Disclaimer: Admission to NPC does not guarantee admission to CCS programs. Applicants must meet CCS’s Admission requirements.
15 Month
Concept Design Diploma
@NPC during Highschool
3 Year
Concept Design BFA
@CCS
· Dual Credentials(Diploma&Degree)
· Industry-Ready
· Accelerated Pathway
· Save Time, Tuition, and Living Cost
Start your journey with us at NPC where legends are born.
Your future starts here.
Grade 9 & Grade10
No ideas about drawing or design, but a dream of becoming a Concept Artist
Preparatory Courses @NPC Arts Centre
Grade 11
Year 1-Concept Design Diploma @ NPC College of Arts & Design
Grade 12
Year 2- Concept Design Diploma @ NPC College of Arts & Design
Graduate from High School and NPC College of Arts & Design
Obtaining High School and College Diploma
University Year 1
Get all diploma credits transferred to College for Creative Studies
Concept Design BFA studies @ College for Creative Studies
University Year 2
Concept Design BFA studies @ College for Creative Studies
University Year 3
Complete Concept Design BFA studies @ College for Creative Studies
Obtain Bachelor’s Degree in Concept Design
Industry-Ready & Start Career in Entertainment Industry
Dream Come True!!!
Student
​Testimonial
NPC 2023 grads, Anna, who received CCS entrance scholarship of $26,000 per year. “I am honored to be given the opportunity to enroll at the Concept Design Program at CCS and learn from a trailblazer of the industry - Mr. Tim Flattery. I was incredibly moved by the amount of support the admissions department has provided me these past few months and look forward to my future at Detroit!” Anna has all her NPC Concept Design Diploma credits transferred to CCS and will complete her Concept Design BFA program at CCS in 3 years. The student benefits financially with a total Tuition saving of $127,950 to complete the BFA program.