The purpose of the South Carolina School of the Arts is to mentor student artists through outstanding instruction, practice and critique, within an exceptional creative environment in which students hone their professional and artistic skills; to foster within students a personal artistic mission, in concert with the mission of Anderson University; to continuously improve and advance its degree programs; and to provide venues for students to produce, exhibit, and perform quality artistic expressions for the university, the community, and beyond.

Neurodivergent by Andreanna Rivera

Floating Shelves by Simon Comanda

The Department of Art at Clemson University comprises around 100 undergraduates and 18 graduate students enrolled in the visual arts program. We offer two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentrations in Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with concentrations in Digital Art & Design Media, Studio Art, and Art History. At the graduate level we offer the Master of Fine Arts degree.

Uniquely, our size allows us to frequently conduct team faculty critiques, to maximize the exchange of ideas and methods that arise within the individual studio programs of painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and photography, as well as animation, graphic design, new media and art history. Our students work and learn in well-equipped studio facilities outfitted with the latest technologies, and we have an ideal average student-to-teacher ratio of 1-to-12 or better. Collaborative projects between faculty and students take place regularly, and we offer unique experiential learning opportunities through creative inquiry projects, on and off-campus internships, and study abroad. In addition to our studios, Art majors have educational access to a spacious art gallery, art and architecture library, computer labs and a materials lab.

Come Over by Joscelynne Clark

The Hungry Cat Gnaws on a Sliver of Mirror (after "Wild Pear Tree" by Kaveh Akbar) by Audrey Hunt

The Converse Department of Art, Design & Letters recognizes the dynamic relationship between the visual arts and the literary arts. Our exemplary programs in Art Education, Art History, Art Therapy, Creative and Professional Writing, Interior Design, and Studio Art represent a unique range of opportunities for the serious student in the professional and liberal arts fields. Utilizing “Creativity that Works” as a model for our programs, the Department of Art, Design & Letters provides options for internships, research, and travel-study to ensure the highest quality experiential learning. You will learn at the hands of dedicated award-winning art, design, and creative writing educators, who are skilled professionals in their fields. Converse University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

I Want Blood, Guts, and Angel Cake by Hannah Brady

Withdrawl by Frankie Malafronte

Greenville Technical College’s Department of Visual Arts (DVA) is a great place for students to begin or expand upon their studies in fine art, graphic design, photography, and web design. The DVA is well respected in the arts community for education that allows graduates to go directly to work or move on to a four-year college with a strong portfolio and the skills to succeed.

I’m Fine by Emily Hammond

Untitled by Tanner Carley

The Lander University Art+Design degree programs rigorously prepare students for a professional creative career or an advanced degree in art. Students will master studio techniques in different media of choice while developing an individual conceptual voice. We offer 2D BFA, 3D BFA, BDES and BA Art degrees at the undergraduate level and 2D MFA, 3D MFA and MAT degrees at the graduate level. Students will study with active professional studio faculty in a close-knit educational environment focused on individual instruction. Visit www.lander.edu for more information and follow us on Instagram @landerartplusdesign.

Divinity, Femininity, My God by Alyssa Glazer

Fresh Fuel by Katelynn Green

As an Art Major at NGU, you will spend much of your time designing, drawing, painting, photographing, printing, and sculpting. You will learn about principles of design; basic, intermediate, and advanced color theory; the timeline of art history; technical skills; the importance and execution of fine craftsmanship; syntactical strategies for expressing your ideas; speaking and writing about your work; professionally exhibiting your work; and creating a portfolio, as well as how to apply this knowledge in mastering your own chosen area of emphasis.

Arise by Chloe Peden

Glass by Cora Fleming

Since 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College has led the way in innovation in higher education. Early in our history, we launched the first cooperative education program in the country, and we are South Carolina’s first liberal arts college to make career development the centerpiece of our four-year degree programs. We care deeply about our students and their dreams, and we are dedicated to creating a practical liberal arts degree to help them reach their goals.

Like most small private colleges, we offer small class sizes, personalized support, and quality academics to help our students excel in the classroom. And of course, there are many opportunities for extra-curricular activities that engage students’ diverse talents and interests.

Let Me Go by Eva Nix

Yours Truly by Lana Xyong

Accredited by NASAD, the major national accreditation organization for design and education, USC Upstate offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art Education and Art Studio with an emphasis in Graphic Design.

Art Education programs is designed to provide graduates experiences in studio art, art history, educational theories and dispositions that will prepare them to teach effectively which leads to initial certification to teach art in K-12 schools.

Graphic Design students will explore a broad range of content areas—including design theory, history, production, criticism, and aesthetics—resulting in a comprehensive and deep perspective. Courses are designed to discover how graphic design shapes print and web, electronic design, and illustration. The program provides students opportunities to grow skills in creativity, critical thinking, and problem analysis; it also empowers students with insights on the impact of design on global environments. Enable students to respond to global shifts in visual codes proactively and equip them with an ethical mindset that employers value how design can affect the broader society.

A Haunting At Dinnertime by Julia Robinson

Green Thumb by Madison Sturgill

Students in the Wofford Studio Art program are taught, mentored, and advised by practicing artists and scholars. They develop their own creative voices through the study of a broad range of contemporary and traditional modes of artistic production and can develop skills in design, drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, photography, digital art, printmaking, and ceramics.

Dream by Lyrical Gist

Untitled by Julia Nuss