Delaware College of Art and Design, located in Wilmington, Del., offers associate degree programs in six disciplines that include animation, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, photography and interior design. Through an engagement with studio activities, process and environment, students develop both their skills and resourcefulness. The liberal arts curriculum instructs students in written and verbal expression, critical thinking, history and theories of art and design and humanities. Students enrolled in the associate degree program receive thorough preparation for entry-level and opportunities for middle-management jobs. The curriculum consists of more than 65 credits credits, composed of 44 credits in studio courses and 24 credits in academic courses, including 12 credits in art history. It additionally offers student services, such as financial aid and housing.