About CAMD
Comprised of six academic schools and departments and multiple research centers and labs, the College of Arts, Media and Design is a vibrant community of creators, innovators, and researchers dedicated to expanding artistic and academic boundaries. We integrate fundamental human literacies with cutting-edge advancements in technology, data and new media.
Our Boston campus includes a network of creative and physical maker spaces and our offerings are available at more than half a dozen of Northeastern’s global locations including Oakland, London and Vancouver.
We are inclusive, flexible, pragmatic, and responsive. Most of all, we are transforming the academic and research landscape through interdisciplinary collaborations, not just within our College and global University network, but around the world.
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At the College of Arts, Media and Design, there's no one way to pursue your passions. We invite you to find your path and forge your own experience.
Elizabeth Hudson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts, Media and Design
Facts
By the numbers
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2.8K
CAMD Students AY24
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14K
Alumni globally
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64
Combined CAMD Major Programs
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55
CAMD Minors
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18
CAMD Undergraduate STEM Degrees
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1.6K
Plus Unique Co-op Placements Since 2018
Why CAMD
CAMD embodies the global, interdisciplinary, and experiential focus that makes Northeastern one of the top-rated universities in the world. Learn more about our mission and how we apply our values.
Why CAMD?Latest news
Design students showcase exhibit at Milan Design Week
Northeastern design students showcase interactive, sustainability-focused exhibit at Milan Design Week.
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Paolo Ciuccarelli works with Lexus for Milan Design Week exhibit
Paolo Ciuccarelli and his student research assistants collaborated with Lexus to create an interactive installation for Milan Design Week.
April 8, 2025
Andrew Mall looks at the legacy of the Eras tour
Mall, an associate professor of music, dives into the economic and social impact of Taylor Swift's tour.
December 12, 2024
How this professor uses military images to increase empathy
Yulia Pinkusevich, who just completed a fellowship at the Smithsonian, is working on a project to encourage viewers to consider the impact of each photo.
January 17, 2025
John Wihbey reflects on Meta's move away from fact-checking
Wihbey, an associate professor of media innovation and technology, says the policy changes could have downstream effects — not only in the U.S., but elsewhere around the world.
January 7, 2025
Psyche Loui studies best music for those with ADHD
Loui, along with startup with Brain.fm, has studied the best music to help with concentration for those with ADHD.
January 14, 2025
Will another app replace TikTok?
John Wihbey, professor of media innovation and technology, offers insight into where users will flock if TikTok is banned in the U.S.
January 15, 2025
'The Brutalist' used AI. Is that a bad thing?
Communication studies professor Rupal Patel and Rebecca Kleinberger, assistant professor of music, provide insight into why this Oscar-contender used AI to enhance the Hungarian spoken by Adrian Brody and Felicity Jones.
January 23, 2025