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
Casondra Sobieralski wins two awards for her experimental film
Congratulations to Casondra Sobieralski! Casondra, Associate Teaching Professor of Art + Design at Northeastern University in Oakland, won two awards for her experimental documentary “Rasos with Wildflowers”.
June 9, 2026
Michael Arnold Mages publishes book about Somaesthetic Design
Congratulations Michael Arnold Mages! Michael, Associate Professor and recently appointed Interim Chair of Art+Design, published Somaesthetic Design: The Experiencing Body and the Dynamics of Time
June 9, 2026
Putting humans at the center of spatial computing at AWE 2026
Across talks, roundtables, demos, and posters, CAMD's presence at AWE 2026 reflects a throughline that runs through much of our XR scholarship.
June 11, 2026
The Center for Design at DRS 2026
DRS 2026, the Design Research Society's biannual conference, takes place from June 8-12. Members of the Center for Design contributed to five theme tracks, seven papers and one conversation in the conference's program.
June 4, 2026
Sophia Ainslie publishes book about artist Bill Ainslie
Congratulations to Sophia Ainslie, Teaching Professor of Art+Design, for publishing her book: Bill Ainslie, South African Artist and Cultural Catalyst.
May 11, 2026
Bill Stout's animated short wins multiple awards and screenings
Congratulations to Bill Stout, Teaching Professor of Art+Design. His animated short film Unstable received multiple awards and screening opportunities recently.
May 11, 2026
Jody Santos awarded a Ford Foundation Grant
Congratulations to Jody Santos, Associate Teaching Professor of Journalism: her Disability Justice Project (DJP) has received a $450,000, three-year grant from the Ford Foundation.
May 11, 2026
Alpha Arsano wins Honorable Mention in 2026 ACSA Prize
Alpha Arsano's graduate research studio, Designing for Thermal Equity: Housing, Heat, and Health in Boston, received an Honorable Mention in the 2026 ACSA Course Development Prize
May 6, 2026