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:
Sophomore visual art major Cathryn Burger’s 7-foot sculpture, “Helga the Viking,” won the coveted “Best in Show” honors at Lander University’s 2025 Student Juried Exhibit awards presentation and reception.
From towering metal sculptures to interactive computer graphics, to striking portraits and expansive landscapes, the Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibit at the Lander University Art Gallery offered a vibrant display of artistic expression across a range of genres.
The community is invited to join the Department of Art + Design for a reception and conversation with artists featured in the Faculty and Alumni Exhibit now on display in the Lander Art Gallery.
