School of Design

Patricia Crawford, Director
School of Design
Grove Hall 101, Box 2802
605-688-4103

The School of Design provides opportunity for students desiring to study architecture, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, studio art and/or art education. These disciplines have come together to form a School of Design that provides a unique collaborative environment leading to better-prepared graduates who are professionally qualified to contribute to the vitality and well being of South Dakota and beyond.

School of Design students enroll in courses that explore design thinking, creativity and professional study while enjoying in depth educational experiences leading to professional licensure, stronger portfolios and increased opportunities following graduation.

The School of Design offers courses in animation, art education, art history, ceramics, computer graphics, drawing, film, interactive design, graphic design, painting, printmaking, sculpture and web design. The School does not offer a graduate level degree in studio art.  However, students may enroll in graduate courses provided by the School.

Graduate Faculty

Leda Cempellin, Professor
Jessica Garcia Fritz, Assistant Professor
Richard (Cable) Hardin, Associate Professor
Federico Garcia Lammers, Assistant Professor
Charles MacBride, Associate Professor
Brian Rex, Department Head and Associate Professor
Scott Wallace, Professor

Programs

Master’s Degrees

• Architecture (M.Arch.)  

Coursework Only

• Studio Arts