143 Art and Design Building
408 E. Peabody Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61820


The School of Art and Design in Champaign, Illinois strives to develop the creative, intellectual, and academic potential of its students. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of creative disciplines. The School of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.

School of Art and Design offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in numerous areas of study. Bachelor of Fine Art degrees are available in crafts ( focusing on ceramics or metals), Graphic Design, industrial design, new media, painting, photography, sculpture, art education, and art history. Graduate degrees are available in ceramics, graphic design, industrial design, new media, painting, metals, photography, and sculpture as well as Master of Arts degrees in art education and art history. Students can also pursue doctorates in art education and art history.

Quick Facts

The School of Art and Design is known as one of the outstanding public university art programs in the United States. The university's first art classes were taught in 1871.

The School of Art and Design was a founding member of the National Association of Art and Design, the organization that establishes common standards for undergraduate and graduate fine arts programs throughout the country.

The School of Art and Design's resources for students include the permanent collection and major exhibition of the Krannert Art Museum, the Ricker Library, visitors programs, theatrical and musical programs offered by the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and a variety of lectures, symposia, and other cultural activities.

There are over 550 undergraduate students and over 100 graduate students enrolled at the School of Art and Design.

Ninety percent of the School of Arts and Design's graduate students receive fellowships, assistantships, or tuition assistance.

There are 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty members at the School of Art and Design and 17 academic professionals and staff members.

Ten residence halls are available within a block or two from the School of Art and Design and there are two residence halls across from the school.

The School of Art and Design was founded in 1877 and was known as the School of Design.

The annual faculty exhibition is held every spring at the Krannert Art Museum. It has been a regular event since 1925.

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