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.
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

Northeastern researchers visualize the Venice Biennale
Northeastern University has three projects on display at the 2025 Venice Biennale, which tell a story about our changing relationship to data and information.
May 16, 2025

Escape rooms could help make VR and AR effective tools
Virtual and augmented reality learning is more popular than ever, but it still has flaws. Northeastern researchers turned to escape rooms to learn how AI could help students learn better using immersive technology.
May 14, 2025

CAMD Seniors Get Real-World Exhibition Experience at Gallery 360
Each year, Gallery 360 hosts the Art + Design Senior Show, giving a professional platform to graduating students in what’s the first time for many.
May 20, 2025

Is the music from “Sinners” a modern classic?
Music is the backbone of Ryan Coogler’s vampire movie. Northeastern expert James Gutierrez explains how the film and Ludwig Göransson’s score push the boundaries of what music can do in a film.
May 7, 2025

CTM Scholar Spotlight: Ridwanullah Abdulhameed
Ridwanullah Abdulhameed is a Ph.D. candidate in Interdisciplinary Design and Media at Northeastern. His research focuses on how technology intersects with politics, especially the impact of hate speech in Nigeria.
April 30, 2025

This Northeastern professor wants to redefine creativity
What does it mean to be creative? It’s a question with about as many answers as there are people on Earth, but Adriana de Souza e Silva wants to offer an alternative.
April 29, 2025

Museum of Science hosts climate change education event
Skye Morét, a recent graduate from the Interdisciplinary Design and Media PhD program, was part of the lineup at Rise Up Boston, an educational event spotlighting climate change at the Museum of Science.
April 26, 2025

Design students showcase exhibit at Milan Design Week
Northeastern design students showcase interactive, sustainability-focused exhibit at Milan Design Week.
April 17, 2025