DCAD’s reputation as a rigorous two-year art and design foundation program is the result of an innovative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design located in the heart of the Creative District in Downtown Wilmington Delaware. DCAD offers students an associate of fine arts degree in Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Art, and Photography. DCAD prepares graduates with real-world-ready skills as well as an opportunity to transfer to other leading art and design schools to pursue their BFA Degree. DCAD is distinguished by a small, smart, spirited and creative campus community. Our faculty of professional artists and designers provide meaningful mentorship for our students’ optimal artistic growth. Our welcoming, diverse campus provides opportunities for student to curate their own exhibitions, lead clubs and activities, and explore the arts and culture in Wilmington and beyond. With extraordinary retention and graduation rates, DCAD students thrive. In addition, DCAD’s tuition and housing cost less than other private art and design schools. The lower costs plus on-time graduation makes DCAD a good investment in your future. Each year, DCAD accepts a small class of carefully selected talented students. Maximize your potential. Visit and see for yourself why DCAD students succeed and lead.