Graphic and Communication Design, BFA
…Graphic Design and Communication Design is led by faculty who are practicing designers who immerse students in the industry through our Design NH agency—the student-run in-house agency at our graphic…
Animation and Game Design, BFA
…new situations link black Why Earn Your BFA in Animation and Game Design? active 320 Contact the Art and Design Division Dean of Art and Design Darryl Furtkamp dfurtkamp@nec.edu 603.428.2363…
New England College’s Animation and Game Design Program Recognized Among New Hampshire’s Best
…leading online resource for students exploring careers in game design and interactive media. The program was highlighted in the publication’s 2026 Top Game Design Schools in New Hampshire rankings. The…
Arts Build Community Announces Second Biennial “Community Canvas Mural Program” in Manchester, the First of Its Kind in New Hampshire
…crowdfunding platform Patronicity have launched a mural campaign, Community Canvas, to bring more public art to the City of Manchester’s downtown, neighborhoods, and parks in 2024. This second biannual art…
Illustration, BFA
…design. Illustration Major Learning Outcomes Students enrolled in the BFA in Illustration program will: Apply their drawing, design, and painting skills to create original work Learn how to solve…
Careers by Design
…eye—particularly when it comes to forging careers in the creative space. NEC’s art and design students are creating their artistic careers in a variety of ways: working independently or for…
Institute of Art and Design at New England College Awards Scholarships to Winner of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
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Art and Design
Indulge your creative passion at New England College.
You will find yourself in a community of people who share your obsession with creativity and in a region full of inspiration and opportunity. Your education will come to life through our world-class studios, instruction from expert faculty, and fieldwork and internships.
Want to develop artistically and study a broader range of subjects? Choose our BA in Art with Fine Arts or Media Arts concentration. Want to immerse yourself in study of your chosen craft? Choose one of our BFA programs within the Institute or Art and Design at New England College.
All of our Art and Design paths will guide you to develop critical skills, refine your artistic voice, and put your ideas into action so that you will be ready to step into your creative future.
…our BFA programs within the Institute or Art and Design at New England College. All of our Art and Design paths will guide you to develop critical skills, refine your…
Institute of Art and Design
At the Institute of Art and Design at NEC, we are a tight-knit community of creative thinkers, artists, designers, writers, actors, and art educators in a region that is full of opportunity and inspiration. We will help you take your skill beyond the next level—with people, experiences, and collaboration that will shape you, your craft, and your future.
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The Diversity of Art and Design Careers
…by NEC New England College offers 10 undergraduate art majors through its art and design degree programs. All focus on supporting students in defining their artistic voice, whether they want…