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DCAD accepts credits under the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Board. Students receiving a grade of 4 or 5 in academic subjects receive 3 credits toward the DCAD Associate of Fine Arts Degree. A grade of 5 in the Art History AP exam entitles a student to receive credit for the equivalent art history course at DCAD. A grade of 4 or 5 in AP English can be credited toward a Writing and Literature course. In studio areas, scores of 5 in either Drawing or the Studio Art AP exam entitles students to submit a portfolio for evaluation by the Area Coordinator of Foundations for possible first-year studio credit.

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Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) empowers emerging creatives to take artistic risks and engage with inclusive and diverse communities. In two transformative years, you will earn an Associate of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in either animation, illustration, graphic design, fine arts, or photography. Prepare yourself for a career as a professional artist, build a portfolio, or get a head start on a four-year art program - all while saving money. DCAD is located in the heart of the creative district in Downtown Wilmington, right on the corner of 6th and Market. Our residence hall offers apartment-style housing merely a block away. In DCAD's small creative community, we pride ourselves on ensuring students have the right support both in and outside of class. These supports include tutoring, gender-neutral housing, emotional support animals, preferred name policy, counseling services, and more. Apply today.

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