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Empowering success through diversity
Cleveland State University is a vibrant centre of higher education that promotes academic excellence, innovation, and community involvement. Since its founding in 1964, CSU has maintained a steadfast commitment to its core values while continuously evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the modern world.
CSU’s mission includes a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Students from all walks of life can benefit from this comprehensive range of academic programs spanning various disciplines. These disciplines include business, engineering, art, film, and media. Students are prepared for diversity in today’s interconnected world.
A dedicated faculty of educators, researchers, and experts in each field is at the heart of CSU’s success. By fostering intellectual curiosity, guiding students along their academic path, and engaging in impactful research endeavours, these mentors are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. CSU takes pride in its innovative educational approach by incorporating contemporary teaching methods and cutting-edge technologies. By providing students with state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic classrooms, and collaborative research spaces, the University cultivates critical thinking, hands-on experiences, and meaningful contributions to the field of study.
Cleveland State University offers a journey of knowledge, innovation, and personal achievement. The institution is dedicated to fostering your development and helping you chart a boundless future. With a diverse array of degree programs and numerous resources, Cleveland State University offers an ideal setting to meet your educational and professional goals. Explore the potential that awaits you at Cleveland State University.
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Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
B.A in Film & Media Arts
B.F.A in Film & Media Arts
B.A in Music
B.A in Theatre Arts
B.Mus in Music
M.M in Music
B.A in Communication Studies
B.A in Journalism
M.F.A in Creative Writing
B.A in Arts in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BCE)
Bachelor of Science Data Science (BSDS)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
BBA in Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
Master of Computer Information Science (MCIS)
Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE)
B.A in Arts in Art History
B.A in Arts in Studio Art
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Daniel Barber
Daniel Barber is a pianist and organist from Cleveland, Ohio. He holds degrees from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and Indiana University, where he studied with renowned pianists such as Gyorgy Sebok and Jorge Bolet. Barber has been on the piano faculty at Cleveland State University since 1991 and has played in Carnegie Hall and with major orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra.

Samantha Baskind
Samantha Baskind is an esteemed professor who has held positions at various prestigious universities, including the University of Miami, James Madison University, and the University of Pittsburgh, before joining the faculty at CSU in August 2004. Her courses at CSU include Twentieth-Century Art, American Visual Culture, and Nineteenth-Century Art. She has also recently taught seminars on American Art and the Great Depression, Art and the Holocaust, and Jewish American Art and Culture.

Timothy Arndt
Timothy Arndt is a Professor and Distinguished Chair at CSU in the Information Systems department with a joint appointment in the Electrical Engineering department. Besides the Ph.D. in Computer Science from Pittsburgh, he holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Florida and a B.S. in Computer Science from Purdue—a passion for Personalized and Ubiquitous eLearning, Blockchain, Big Data, Software Engineering, and Networking.

Holly Holsinger
Holly Holsinger is a multifaceted artist and educator, whose passion for theatre extends beyond acting and into the realms of playwriting and directing. At Cleveland State University, Holly serves as an Associate Professor, teaching acting, voice, and movement. She was recognized with the Distinguished Faculty Award in 2017, the highest teaching honor bestowed by the university.

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