We seek to graduate well-rounded individuals who can contribute to the world around them. That’s why all students take Supportive Studio, Art History, and General Education courses designed to broaden their exposure to the arts and the world around them. See more about general studies.

Art Education

Love art so much you want to share it? Teach it.

Art History

Bring the past to life.

Collaborative Design

Collaborate. Facilitate. Communicate.

Digital Media

Digital is the new normal.

Drawing

Observe. Think. Draw.

Fashion Studies

Get started in Grand Rapids, and get connected in New York City.

Furniture Design

A perfect blend of creativity and problem solving.

Graphic Design

Translate concepts into communication.

Illustration

Create a universal language that bridges generation, culture, and communication gaps.

Industrial Design

Blend art and engineering to shape the way our world looks, feels, and works.

Interior Design

Bring a space and its purpose into harmony.

Medical Illustration

There’s a new path into the promising job market of health care—and it all begins with an art degree.

Metals & Jewelry Design

Reveal your notion of beauty as you create wearable and functional art.

Painting

Learn the language of strokes and colors.

Photography

Broaden your exposure.

Printmaking

Combine ancient technique with modern perspective.

Sculpture & Functional Art

Inject beauty and craft into unexpected places.