School of Visual Art and Design at Southern Adventist University

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The School of Visual Art and Design trains developing artists to enter professional life with balanced artistic perspectives that are relevant to culture while being firmly grounded in faith. Degrees Offered

B.F.A.
- Fine Arts
- Animation (Character Animation)
- Animation (Effects animation)
- Animation (Motion Design)
- Film Production
- Graphic Design
- Web & New Media

B.A.
- Art
- Museum Stud

ies
- Film Production
- Graphic Design

Hybrid Major
B.S.
- Public Relations and Graphic Design

Minor
- Art
- Art Education
- Art History
- Film Production
- Graphic Design

It’s party time! SVAD majors and minors come hang and get wood fired pizza. 🍕 This Thursday at 6.
08/24/2026

It’s party time! SVAD majors and minors come hang and get wood fired pizza. 🍕 This Thursday at 6.

08/20/2026

As summer comes to an end, we're looking back at one of our favorite traditions – Welcome Back Party! 🎉

Join us on August 27 as we celebrate the start of a new school year. We can't wait to see you back on campus!

08/18/2026

Last week, we talked about why starting art school with a blank slate could be a secret superpower.

But what if you exited the womb with a camera or paintbrush in hand?

While early success usually provides a great foundation for an art education, it also contains a hidden risk. Nick Livanos explains what the trap and how to avoid it.

❓Have more questions about film school? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

08/13/2026

🎞️ Every frame tells a story.
Watch a showcase of stop motion projects created by our Foundations students.

Check out the full video here: https://buff.ly/z0WOJmX

❓Questions about our art programs? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

08/11/2026

Film school isn't about becoming the next famous director.

It's about finding your own voice without losing sight of the people you're creating for.
In this video, Nick Livanos explains why the best filmmakers avoid being both the prima donna and the cookie cutter.

❓Have more questions about film school? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

✨ World-building starts here. Swipe through to explore our students' Environment Design projects. For the full video ree...
08/06/2026

✨ World-building starts here.
Swipe through to explore our students' Environment Design projects.

For the full video reel, click here: https://buff.ly/WoyvzvP

❓Questions about our art programs? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

08/04/2026

We often treat creativity like magic.

In this video, Nick Livanos argues the opposite: great artists aren’t born — they’re built through repetition, failure, and practice.

❓Have more questions about film school? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

07/30/2026

Our 3D Animation class is all about bringing three-dimensional characters to life. Check out some of our students' best work this past school year!

❓Questions about our art programs? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

07/28/2026

If you're coming into art school without much prior experience, you might be wondering, "Will I be behind my classmates?"

We think you might actually be ahead! In this week's FAQ video, Nick Livanos explains the hidden advantage in starting fresh.

❓Have more questions about film school? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!

07/23/2026

Animation starts with the basics. Our students spent the past school year learning the fundamentals of animation and creating some amazing work along the way.

Check out the full video here: https://buff.ly/UbgXoRW

❓Questions about our art programs? Shoot us an email at [email protected]!
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4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale, TN
37315

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(423) 236-2732

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