The Art + Design program begins the same for each art student – with foundational studio art classes in drawing, design, and art history that prepare students for the study of art or design at the University level. As a sophomore, students participate in studio classes featuring a broad range of media including ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, and sculpture. This important time of exploration gives students the insight to decide (or confirm) the direction for the remainder of his/her degree program.
Asma Nazim-Starnes
Department Chair
864-388-8617 | fnazimstarnes@lander.edu | Josephine B. Abney Cultural Center CC A376
Awards are granted annually to outstanding university students from all disciplines during a ceremony each spring.
The following art award is presented by the university's Department of Visual Art:
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with visiting artists Jorge Rojas and Siara Yazmin on Thursday, September 5, at 5 p.m. in the Lander Art Gallery, located inside the Abney Cultural Center at Lander University.
There is a difference between being a tourist and being a traveler. Professor Elizabeth Snipes, who regularly leads study tours for Lander’s Department of Art + Design, wants students to be travelers.
Audrey Poltorak, of Fountain Inn has been named the recipient of the prestigious Thayer Award for the spring 2024 semester at Lander University.
