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School of Visual Art and Design
Visual poem by Art Students: Creator. Community.
This is who we are. Artists learning together and treating creativity as sacred. Join us in creating work that inspires, challenges, and endures. Here, ideas take shape, projects become possibilities, and opportunities drive success.
WHY VISUAL ART AND DESIGN AT SOUTHERN?
The School of Visual Art and Design trains developing artists to enter professional life with balanced artistic perspectives that are relevant to culture while being firmly grounded in faith.
Students immerse themselves in the art foundations that will inform their chosen crafts.
Rigorous programs provide professional experience in preparation for competitive and demanding industries as well as for graduate studies.
Students are expected to be deadline-driven while maintaining the highest standard of quality in their work. They work on real-world projects, including full-length feature films such as "All the Wrong Ingredients" and "Slick," which is currently in post-production.
Southern has the strongest and largest film production and graphic design programs and the only computer animation program in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.
Professors have worked at top studios, such as Disney Animation and Industrial Light and Magic, and bring their expertise to Southern's classrooms.
Students regularly take home honors at national competitions, including several “Best in Show” awards at SONscreen Film Festival.
Beyond the Classroom
Academic programs are complemented with practical learning experiences in the community and beyond.
Student Internships
Opportunities for gaining experience in design, photography, illustration, and film are available on campus in these and many other venues: Southern Accent (weekly student newspaper); Southern Memories (university yearbook); Strawberry Festival (the year-end multimedia production); and the Marketing and University Relations office.
See Our Work
PROFESSORS
Zach Gray
Dean
Giselle Hasel
Associate Professor
Donald Keefe
Associate Professor
Joe La Com
Associate Professor
Nick Livanos
Associate Professor
Jesse Rademacher
Associate Professor
Mindy Trott
Associate Professor
Desirae Bach
Assistant Professor
Nathan DeWild
Assistant Professor
Christin Lee
Assistant Professor
Spenser Williams
Instructor
Behind the Scenes: Making an Animated Film
Students and faculty in the Animation program reflect on bringing "Deep Space" to life—late nights, tight deadlines, and deep trust in one another—including a cross-school collaboration on an original score performed live by the School of Music's orchestra, resulting in a rich, immersive experience.
Contact
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ART AND DESIGN
PO BOX 370, COLLEGEDALE TN 37315