The Cleveland Institute of Art is an internationally recognized professional College of Art and Design committed to leadership and vision in all forms of professional arts education that recognizes the importance of the visual arts in culture and the potential for artists to contribute to the needs of society. CIA prepares students for exciting careers in industrial design, fine art, digital art and animation. In fact, world-renowned artist and industrial designer Viktor Schrekengost was a student there in the mid-1920’s and at age 25 became the youngest faculty member. He is currently Professor Emeritus.