Department of Art & Design

 

About the Program

The Art and Design Department offers a major in Art leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Studio Art and Art Education and Design.

The B.S. degree program in Art prepares students to work professionally in art-related fields by providing emphasis areas in:

Each discipline encourages students to approach and resolve aesthetic, intellectual, and technical problems through informed:

  • practice,
  • experimentation,
  • and historical awareness.

We believe that students must have exposure to a broad range of studio experiences to develop first-hand knowledge of the creative process. The in-depth understanding that students acquire in the department, through authentic research compiled with historical study and critical analysis, develops the visual literacy necessary for successful artists, designers, and art teachers. In addition to the degree program, the department supports the cultural climate of the campus with a continuous program of exhibits and lectures in the Hiram van Gordon Gallery. 


NEWS!

In March of 2024, the Department of Art & Design hosted The State of Black Design Conference 2024 , at Tennessee State University! In partnership with the University of North Texas, and founded by Omari Souza, our department welcomed leading designers from all across the country for a series of workshops and panels to shape the future of design!

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