During their time at CAMD, Creative Leaders will have access to special academic and creative experiences, including mentoring from industry leaders and alumni and the development of a special entrepreneurial project.

Students may apply by submitting a portfolio of work demonstrating their outstanding experiences and capabilities. Portfolio criteria includes, but is not limited to:

Art + Design

  • Portfolio reflecting expertise, experience, and excellence in any of the areas taught in the Department of Art + Design

Journalism

  • Prior experience and expertise with editing and writing for traditional or online newspapers and publications. Experience with broadcast or multimedia journalism.

Communication Studies

  • Experience with forensics
  • Participation with creation of collateral for political or organizational campaigns
  • Experience with and excellence in radio or television production

Media and Screen Studies

  • Experience with and excellence in film production
  • Completion of screenplays
  • Producing and directing documentaries

Music
Demonstrate talent and experience in:

  • Performance
  • Composition
  • The music industry

Theatre
Demonstrated talent and experience with:

  • Performance in professional or school theatre
  • Technical production
  • Play writing