HQ Function

Serves as the primary administrative and academic hub, housing classrooms, studios, labs, performance venues, galleries, library, and student services for its arts, media, and communications programs.

Notable Features:

Urban campus integrated into Chicago's South Loop Cultural Mile, featuring state-of-the-art facilities like the Media Production Center, the Student Center (opened 2019), Fabrication Facility, numerous galleries (e.g., Glass Curtain Gallery), performance spaces (e.g., The Dance Center, Getz Theater Center), and specialized labs for audio, film, photography, and interactive arts.

Work Culture:

Dynamic, creative, and collaborative environment focused on hands-on learning, innovation, and fostering student expression. Faculty are often practicing professionals, bringing real-world experience into the academic setting. The culture encourages experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

HQ Significance:

Central to the college's identity, providing a vibrant, accessible urban environment for students to learn, create, and engage with Chicago's rich cultural scene. It acts as a nexus for diverse artistic communities within the college and the city.

Values Reflected in HQ: Creativity, innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion, community engagement, and the importance of practice-based learning are reflected in its open, accessible spaces, specialized studios, public galleries, and integration within the urban fabric of Chicago.

Location:

Columbia College Chicago supports global engagement through various initiatives. These include study abroad programs in diverse countries, allowing students to gain international experience. The college attracts a diverse international student body from numerous nations, enriching the campus culture. It also fosters international exchange partnerships with other arts institutions worldwide and maintains a global network of alumni. Curricula across departments often incorporate global perspectives and art forms.

Street Address:

600 S Michigan Ave

City:

Chicago

State/Province:

Illinois

Country:

USA