College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

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The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) immerses its students in learning and practice through real world experience-based learning in over 20 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs which span a broad range of creative disciplines.

DAAP’s approach to education cements its reputation as one of the best art and design schools in the world. In DAAP, students explore their passions and create artifacts, environments, and graphics that impact and improve the world.

DAAP graduates join the vast number of DAAP alumni – providing an instant professional network around the world.

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The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning offers more than 20 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Find your interest:

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Experienced Based Learning

Students alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in professional practice – working around the globe while building impressive resumes and professional networks.

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Collaborative Culture

Through innovative, interdisciplinary projects students work collaboratively with other disciplines across campus on projects brought by local, regional, and international organizations.

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Urban Core

Cincinnati is a city with a reputation for a thriving arts community. Our urban location offers opportunities to interact with creative communities as well as providing co-op partnerships.

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My DAAP education has been much more than just classroom learning. It was a five-year comprehensive experience that challenged me to be a more thoughtful and empathetic design professional

Jonathan Feverston BS Interior Design 2021

Nationally for co-op and internships (U.S. News and World Report)

Students across 10 art and design programs

Best Visual Communication Design Program (College Factual)

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UC students combine engineering and design experience

April 3, 2025

At the University of Cincinnati, the College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning hosted a design competition with HAAG-Streit USA, where students were tasked with designing an ophthalmology workstation that is accessible and able to be incorporated into retail settings. Caleb Loayza, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and Guy Mueller, an industrial design student, combined their expertise and took home first place.

UC Honors students gain hands-on research experience

April 1, 2025

The Biomedical Research and Mentoring Program is open to any University Honors Program students. The faculty mentors are typically from UC’s College of Medicine or Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

DAAP Graduate Programs introduces a new entrepreneurial pathway

March 25, 2025

Graduate students in art and design, at the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), have a new opportunity to earn a certificate in entrepreneurial studies through the Lindner College of Business.

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