Some Highlights
- One of the strongest graphic design programs in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. A team of graphic design and business students have twice won the Citibank MasterCard National Collegiate Advertising Contest. AU is the only college in the nation to repeat as a winner.
- The department has ties to both the corporate and art world that aid students in landing great internships.
- Large number of faculty and adjunct faculty of highly regarded and nationally renowned working artists.
- The department offers a unique glass specialty that is second to none.
- Students often assist on the professional projects that the faculty work on, gaining incredible experience from conception and research to the finished product in areas such as hot glass, sculpture and ceramics.
- Whether interested in professional activities or graduate studies, students build impressive portfolios through intensive studio practice, professional experience and by working closely with the faculty.
Unique Opportunities
Art and Design students have studied abroad in Italy and traveled through TRI-S educational trips.Graduate SchoolsAlfred University | EmployersAnderson UniversityAnderson Fine Arts Center Bernie Enterprises Blenko Glass Borshoff Johnson and Co. Brainstorm Design Cema Record Distribution Chadron State College Hoglund Glass, New Zealand Indianapolis Children’s Museum Joe Rice Glass Kirshenbaum Bond and Partners MacMillan Computer Publishing NCAA Pennsylvania Academy of Art and Design Phillips Design Group, Inc. Publicis Studio 4 Glass Trinity College, Ill. University of Wisconsin York College Young and Laramore Advertising various school systems nationwide |
