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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Students alternate time spent in the classroom with time spent in professional practice – working around the globe while building impressive resumes and professional networks.
Through innovative, interdisciplinary projects students work collaboratively with other disciplines across campus on projects brought by local, regional, and international organizations.
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.
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
May 31, 2023
DAAP instructor Ryan Newman taught himself AI, which lead to a collaboration with Bootsy Collins. Newman is now working with Bootsy's production company to create the art for "Funk Not Fight," an album and peace-driven initiative
May 22, 2023
UC DAAP international design students share how they maximized their learning experiences through internships, co-ops and having a beginner’s mindset.
May 10, 2023
Local 12 reports on the Live Well Collaborative's 15-year anniversary and some of the innovative projects that have been developed by co-op students over the years.