TAD currently offers three PODs located in the United States where students come together to work, share ideas, develop a sense of community and receive in-person feedback from professional faculty.

PODs are open to students from each industry of focus - Illustration, Painting, 3D and Entertainment Design. No POD is specific to a select discipline, although the faculty leading the PODs may be more versed in the field in which they have experience. POD students enjoy 24-hour access to fully-equipped studio space, where they interact with their peers and instructors on a daily basis, with the potential opportunity to collaborate and receive guidance on TAD projects as well as any other personal or contracted work.

Students interested in participating in a POD should designate which POD location they are interested in attending on their application. Once the application is approved, students will need to contact the POD director at the POD location of their choice to secure a spot. Acceptance into TAD does not secure a spot in a POD. POD students pay a studio fee of up to $300 per month.

Living accommodations in these cities will not be facilitated or paid for by The Art Department and TAD will provide contact info with local realtors for assistance in housing location.