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Mission Statement

The Art & Design Department at Suffolk University has its own mission statement unique to its programs.
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What's Going on in Art & Design?

'Exhausting, But Exhilarating'

Elevating the T

Arts Administration Minor Combines Best of Two Worlds

Graphic Design Projects Answer U.N. ‘Call to Creatives’

Innovation Keeps Studio Art Classes Vibrant

Deck the Halls

Exhibits Focus on the Concept of Home

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Undergraduate

Studio Art Major

The Bachelor of Art in Studio Art is specifically designed to help you prepare for a creative career in the visual arts. This major offers an immersive studio experience integrated with academic programming that focuses on arts-related career pathways.
Studio Art Minor

Suffolk University in Boston offers undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue a minor in studio art.
Graphic Design Major

Suffolk University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design program imparts the intellectual and practical skills needed to be successful in this diverse field. Courses blend new technologies and industry trends with typography, illustration, photography, and design history.
Graphic Design Minor

Undergraduate students at Suffolk University in Boston may pursue a minor in graphic design.

Certificate in Graphic Design

Suffolk University in Boston offers a certificate program in graphic design to continuing education students.

Interior Design Major

Suffolk University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design program teaches design theory, history, communication and design skills, sustainable and socially-conscious design, lighting and furniture design, and code adherence and professional practices, all in downtown Boston.
Foundation Studies Minor

Suffolk University in Boston offers undergraduate students the opportunity to minor in foundation studies.

Graduate

Master of Arts in Graphic Design

Whether you’re planning a career in graphic design or you’re already a designer looking to expand your skills, Suffolk’s Master’s in Graphic Design (MAGD) will help sharpen your ability to blend technology and theory with the classical composition skills needed for the execution of sophisticated design solutions. As a designer, you will learn to bridge the gap between ideas and understanding, clearly communicate complex information, and create a sense of connectivity through visual innovation.

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Master of Arts in Interior Architecture

In Suffolk University's Master of Arts in Interior Architecture program, students are inspired by Boston’s firms. Students master design theory and history, communication and design skills, sustainable and socially conscious design, lighting and furniture design, and code adherence.

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Meet our Faculty

Sean Solley
Associate Professor, Art & Design
Kristen Mallia, MFA
Assistant Professor, Art & Design
Randal Thurston
Professor & Chair, Art & Design
Anna Gitelman
Associate Professor, Art & Design
Kayla Schwartz
Instructor, Art & Design
Nancy Hackett
Associate Professor, Art & Design
Keith Kitz
Assistant Professor, Art & Design
Linda Leslie Brown
Professor, Art & Design
Audrey Goldstein
Professor, Art & Design
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Art & Design Department

Our artistic offerings are professional-minded by design. From undergraduate and graduate programs to continuing education courses, our department will prepare you for a flourishing career in the fine arts, graphic design, interior design, and more.

College of Arts & Sciences

Suffolk offers a wide variety of programs ranging from traditional majors such as Biology and Journalism, to new interdisciplinary programs such as Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. Expand your mind and gain hands-on experience.

Student Services & Resources

Suffolk University’s College of Arts & Sciences will help you prepare for your future whether you decide to explore career options or continue your education and professional development.

More Suffolk to Explore​

Suffolk University offers many ways to expand your education outside the classroom with opportunities on our campus in the heart of Boston, study abroad, & more.