Where Passion Finds Purpose.

Discover purpose in your work by pursuing a well-rounded education in art and design.

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What you [can] receive at MIAD goes beyond plain career and professional development. Acceptance into a community of thoughtful and genuine people to learn and grow with goes beyond any job or title.

- Paolo Vacala, Communication Design ’24

Post-grad plans: Graphic Designer on the Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons & Dragons team

Advancing Your Goals, Together

MIAD is committed to your success — from the first day of classes to your first project to your internship to your first big promotion and beyond. Here’s what you can look forward to as a member of our thriving community:

Superior Academics

Join us and learn from some of the nation's top faculty. They will guide you on your educational journey through exciting programs such as Illustration, Product Design, Fine Art, Communication Design, Animation, Fashion, and Interior Architecture. Dive into your passion and let us help you reach your full potential!

Majors and Minors

Community Partnerships

MIAD works with many local and regional partners to expand student experiences. For example, when Milwaukee Bucks chose Black Excellence in the Arts as the theme for their Black History Month, it was natural to continue their ongoing partnerships with the MIAD by reaching out to the college for a live art piece to be created at Fiserv Forum.

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Real-World Experiences

Our connections with local and national business communities mean we're able to help students land coveted internships and jobs. Many of our alumni have gone on to careers at companies such as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Kohler Company, Milwaukee Tool, GE Healthcare, Fiskars, Quad, Google, Rinka+, Delta Faucet, MasterLock, Kohl’s Corporation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Johnson Controls, Hanson Dodge Creative, GMR Marketing, Laughlin Constable, BVK, Target, Nike, Google, Land’s End, SkB Architects, Kimberly-Clark, Arc Worldwide, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, PIVOT Cycles. Roughly 30% of MIAD graduates own their own business.

Careers at MIAD