An Artistic Approach to Your Career

Multimedia artist. Illustrator. Photographer. Art educator or critic. Uncover your passion, refine your skills and define your brand as a creative professional. Visual artists and designers work across all industries, and the digital revolution has elevated and incorporated visual communication into daily life. Nova Southeastern University’s Art + Design program positions you to take full advantage of your creative potential.

NSU’s B.A. in Art + Design curriculum includes liberal arts coursework in addition to core courses in the visual arts—making you more attractive to prospective employers. You’ll have the option of focusing your studies in studio art or graphic design. And you’ll get hands-on experience in NSU’s on-campus printmaking, drawing, painting, graphic design, ceramic and sculpture studios. At NSU, you’ll connect with visual art every day and have countless opportunities to attend art talks, shows and openings, or serve as a volunteer or intern at local galleries and events. 

 

Take full advantage of your creative potential

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Why Should You Major in Art + Design at NSU?

Explore Career Opportunities in the Arts

At NSU, you’ll take general courses in math, science and English while also gaining a solid foundation in the fundamentals of color, art history, photography and other core art courses. As a graduate of this program, you can become a leader in a variety of positions including advertising designer, animator, art critic, art director, art teacher, graphic designer, illustrator, multimedia artist, museum educator, photographer, web designer and more.

Learn more about Career Preparation

Average Starting Salary

Salaries you can earn with a B.A. in Art + Design vary widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics some of the average annual salaries of popular jobs include:

  • Art Directors – $94,220
  • Multimedia Artists and Animators – $75,270
  • Web Developers and Digital Designers - $73,760
  • Graphic Designers – $52,110

Shark Destinations

NSU Art + Design alumni go on to enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. You’ll find graduates at companies like Creating Better Days, Collective Ventures and Venice Magazine at Whitehaus Media Group. They hold positions such as curator and in-house artist, marketing and packaging designer and graphic designer. *

*Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development

During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real world experience in our on-campus art studios. NSU students have worked on a number of projects including:

  • Murals on and off campus
  • Client-based community art projects: Heart2Art, Ceiba Group, PACE, AAUW workshops, etc.
  • Client-based re-branding/re-designing for non-profits
  • Creating works from the Makerspace lab in the Alvin Sherman Library
  • Planning and participating in on-campus and off-campus community events like StoryFest and the Small Press Fair

You’ll also have access to Fort Lauderdale’s NSU Art Museum, where you can visit the latest international exhibit, attend an art talk or show opening, or serve as a volunteer or intern. Some NSU Art + Design students have obtained internships at companies like Bombshell Productions and Venice Magazine at Whitehaus Media Group.

Learn more about Experiential Learning

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.

Dual Admission Programs

Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Art + Design major, some sample courses that you could take include Graphic Design, Printmaking, Digital Photographic Design, Life Drawing and Ceramics. Visit the B.A. in Art + Design curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.

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Integrating minors across the arts and science curricula allows NSU's Halmos College undergraduates to be creative and critical thinkers through their diverse learning experiences. You’ll gain fresh perspectives by thinking experientially as well as experimentally.