The Art and Design division at OBU is where personalized education meets boundless creativity! With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, students form close relationships with professors, ensuring individualized attention and support. Explore diverse media like painting, illustration, package design, ceramics, and more, while having the opportunity to engage in real-world projects with actual clients. Our integrated approach with other departments on campus offers exciting collaborations, and we take pride in investing in your academic, social, and spiritual growth, making your college experience truly transformative. Join us and unleash your artistic potential in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
Hear from the chair of the Division of Art and Design, Corey Fuller, about how a degree from OBU will prepare you to be a future shaper.
Undergraduate Art and Design Programs
Art
Discover your artistic potential in OBU’s art degree program. Immerse yourself in a supportive community that blends creativity and faith, fostering personal and artistic growth. With expert faculty, diverse artistic disciplines, and a focus on Christian values, our program offers a transformative experience that prepares you for a fulfilling career as an artist.
Creative Media
Our creative media program provides instruction in the basics of art and design, studio art, multimedia production, filmmaking, photography and graphic design.
Graphic Design
The OBU graphic design degree program is where creativity meets purpose! Our comprehensive curriculum blends artistic expression with ethical principles, empowering you to make a positive impact through your designs. As a student, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and passionate Christian faculty who will guide you in honing your skills and finding your unique calling as a graphic designer.
Related Undergraduate Programs
Art Education
Whether you aspire to become an elementary art teacher that fosters creativity in young children, a middle school instructor guiding students through artistic exploration, or a high school educator nurturing the talents of budding artists, OBU can prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students at every stage of their educational journey.
Awards
OBU has won numerous awards from the American Advertising Federation, in both the student and professional categories.
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World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Chair, Division of Art and Design
Chair, Division of Communication Arts
Associate Professor of Animation and Media Production
Administrative Assistant, Art and Communications
Associate Professor of Art
Ruth Jay Odom Professor of Fine Arts
Professor of Graphic Design
Adjunct, Division of Art and Design
Adjunct, Division of Art and Design
Lecturer in Art
Adjunct, Division of Art and Design
Lecturer in Art
As a member of OBU's Friends of the Arts, you will enhance students' experiences by providing resources that enrich their personal growth and talents in the field of art and design.
Your support provides valuable opportunities and is a direct investment in the many fine arts-related academic disciplines found on Bison Hill.
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