About Art & Design

Welcome to Cleveland State University’s Department of Art & Design. Our programs in Art History, Graphic Design, and Studio Art offer opportunities for creative practice, critical inquiry, internships, scholarships, and interdisciplinary study.

Located in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square district, the department connects students to the city’s museums, galleries, nonprofit arts organizations, and creative industries.

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Undergraduate Programs — view majors, minors, certificates, and degree requirements

• Art History — study art, visual culture, museums, and global creative traditions
• Graphic Design — develop skills in typography, visual communication, and design problem-solving
• Studio Art — build a creative practice through drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and interdisciplinary art