The future of Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design offers cutting-edge programs preparing students for the creative paths of tomorrow. Our students work with a variety of media as they build robust interdisciplinary competencies essential for today’s creative economy. Department courses include filmmaking, animation, theatre, digital and visual storytelling, printmaking, photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture.
We invite you to join our student body, learn through high-impact, hands-on experiences, and become part of a growing arts community.
Art & Design
Summerville Campus
Office 240
1120 15th Street, WH-240
Augusta, GA 30904
Contemporary artist Shanequa Gay’s collaboration with gallery director Shannon Morris is currently on display in the Mary S. Byrd Gallery. Learn more how Shanequa Gay and others discuss the artist's work and the social issues she reflects.
As Augusta University prepares to celebrate the first graduates of 2022 at Spring Commencement, senior Ashley Sanchez, a graphic design student, is preparing for the next chapter as she eagerly waits to walk across the stage.
Ethan Hunter earned his bachelor's in political science and minor in communication back in 2017, and during his time at Augusta University, he fell in love with the performing arts.
Janice and Ray Whiting show their love for family and Augusta University by creating named endowments to support baseball/softball and art scholarships.
“It is a pleasure and honor to be part of the GAEA leadership team and I look forward to advocating for the arts and advancing the platform of arts-based education,” said Dodson.
