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School of Art and Design

School of Art and Design

Christ-centered powerful design

Graphic Design at Lipscomb is a dynamic program that prepares the next generation of design leaders - an engaged community of critical thinkers and makers who create effective, memorable visual communication, all guided by a Christian perspective. Here, you will learn the latest technologies and tools, including AI-assisted design, grounded in a strong foundation of design principles. You will develop mastery of visuals and typography to create original experiences across digital and print media.

 

 

 

Useful Information

 

Entrance portfolios

During the Admission Application process to the Department of Visual Arts, and as an introduction of who you are as an artist, you must submit a portfolio of work. It must include original artwork that is representative of your skill and unique talent.

 

Departmental Scholarships

The Department of Visual Arts awards scholarships to new and returning students. An entrance portfolio must be used to apply for one of our departmental scholarships.

 

Travel study

As a student, you may want to consider travel courses. These are offered each year and create unique travel learning opportunities to New York City, Chicago, Paris, Berlin and more. Each course is designed to take advantage of the site's specific art venues and experiences.

Courses

Courses

95%

Job Placement Rate

Available Programs

Internship

Become more competitive in the job market with an internship related to your interests. You’ll gain experience and boost your exposure. An internship will also help you learn whether you’ve chosen a career you’ll enjoy.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad: See the world — Italy, Austria, England, and beyond. Studying abroad with Lipscomb University is a transformative experience. Gain the international education and cross-cultural communication skills you’ll need in our global economy.

Job placement

With a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. Most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

100%

Graduate School Acceptance Rate

Our Faculty

  • Rocky Horton headshot

    Rocky Horton

    Director of School of Art & Design and Chair of Visual Arts Department

    Rocky Horton was born in Arlington, Tennessee. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art from Harding University, he lived and worked in Italy, first Milano then Napoli,...

    Meet Rocky Horton
  • Carlos Hooper headshot

    Carlos Hooper

    Director of the Graphic Design Program

    Meet Carlos Hooper

Career Paths

Graphic Designer

Strong career paths include Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Advertising Design, Packaging Design, Editorial Design and Motion Graphics/Multimedia Designer.

UX/UI Designer

A User Experience/User Interface Designer focuses on websites and apps, and the user interactions with digital products, all to ensure apps and websites are intuitive and functional.

Brand Identity Designer

A Brand Identity Designer defines a company's visual, public-facing identity, including logos, typography, style guides, color palettes, and marketing assets for social media and advertising.