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Art, Design, and Art History

Dynamic and diverse students discovering the future.

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Art On The Move

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Graphic Design Bootcamp is a 12-day intensive program that introduces students to the principles, history, and real-world applications of graphic design. Students will learn why and how graphic design is used as they create their own projects with industry-standard software. Topics include photo and image editing, vector illustration, basic typography and typesetting, and print and publication…
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Scholarship opportunities for the upcoming cycle are now open, and we encourage all students in the Department of Art to consider applying. These awards are designed to support a wide range of artistic practices, academic paths, and creative goals. The application process requirements vary, so students are encouraged to review each opportunity and submit materials that best…
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Frédéric Bonin-Pissarro (ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Art) has been invited to teach a Summer Intensive Workshop in Drawing & Mixed Media at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop is a 30-hour international studio intensive focused on drawing as a disciplined, process-driven practice. A central goal of the program is addressing the noticeable decline in creative…
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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Visiting Artists, Designers, and Art Historians

Sponsored by the Department of Art, the College of Fine Arts, and community partners

The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Department of Art is fortunate to host cutting edge artists, designers, and art historians. These inspiring creative leaders visit the campus to engage with students in the classroom, teach workshops, share their research, facilitate discussions, and offer critique.

the las vegas sphere with words that say xo student design challenge

Public can vote daily to select Las Vegas-based student winners to have their art featured on Sphere's Exosphere in celebration of Pi Day.

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MFA Candidates present a public solo thesis exhibition project at the Donna Beam Gallery their final semester.

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Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).

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In longstanding tradition, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý president recognizes seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

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The Department of Art is one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.