Department of Art + Design

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Build your creative voice and resume: find your fearless.

The Department of Art + Design offers classes in Ceramics, Graphic and Interactive Design, Interior Design, Painting, Photography and New Media, Printmaking and Fibers, and Sculpture. It is a place where you learn from expert artists and designers while earning a degree that equips you for a career that you’re passionate about.

The department is housed in the Holland College of Arts and Media.

Academic Programs

Find the degree in art and design that helps you find the job that fits your passion.
Explore Programs
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Learn While Doing

With dedicated creative spaces, student organizations, and travel opportunities, you get your hands dirty and learn in exciting places outside of the classroom.
Experiential Learning
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Course Rotations

Do you want to check to make sure your class is offered in the semester that you need it? Or perhaps you want to plan your schedule for the next year or two. Check the course rotation schedule to get an idea of when the courses you need are offered.
Explore Course Rotation Schedule

Gallery Spaces

Art and Design has many gallery spaces where both visiting artists and student work is showcased. If you are interested in exploring what the current exhibit is or what the upcoming exhibitions are, please check out our schedule.
Art and Design Galleries

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of Art and Design Accreditation Logo
NKBA Affiliated School Logo
Council for Interior Design Accreditation Logo

Where will I create?

Check out the studio space where you create your next masterpiece.
Creative Spaces
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Learn from expert artists

Meet the talented people that help you take your creativity and skills to the next level.
Faculty Art Faculty and Staff
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Our Mission 

Through collaborative learning environments, the Department of Art + Design at Southeast Missouri State University provides students with active learning and professional experiences in the visual arts, producing creatives, problem solvers, makers, educators, and scholars.

    

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Life in the Arts

Take a brief look at a typical day for our Southeast Missouri State University art students. 
an art and design sculpture student works on her fabric sculpture in a studio
an art and design printmaking student pulls a print through the roller
a photography student sets up to take a photo in the photo studio
a ceramics student trims excess clay from his pitcher pot

Art + Design

Contact Us

Phone

Office Phone

(573) 651-2143

Location

Office

River Campus Seminary 104

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 7825
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701