Mississippi Art Schools and Colleges

Art is considered to be one of Mississippi's leading industries and has significant impact on the state's economy. So it should come as no surprise that job opportunities for artists will be abundant through 2012, especially for graphic and interior designers.

In the Magnolia State, tours of historic homes, antebellum mansions, and important churches are important ways for visitors to connect with Mississippi's roots. One can even tour Oprah Winfrey Road in Kosciusko and see the television star's childhood home, church, and family cemetery.

The Art Institutes

More Than 30 Schools Across North America
US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (C,A,B,M), Apparel Design (A,B), CAD (A), Computer Design (C), Design, Design Management (B), Desktop Publishing (C), Digital Design (C,B), Drafting (A), Fashion Design (C,A,B), Fashion Merchandising (C,A), Film/Video (C,A,B,M), Game Design (C,A,B), Graphic Design (C,A,B,M), Industrial Design (A,B), Interior Design (C,A,B), Media Arts (B), Multimedia (C,A,B), Painting (B), Photography (C,A,B), Visual Communication (B), Web Site Design (C,A)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Our more than 30 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Burnaby, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Orange County - CA, San Diego, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tampa, Vancouver, Washington, and York - PA. Or Click Here to Learn About our Online Degree Programs.

Antonelli College - Hattiesburg Campus

1500 North 31st Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401, US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Interior Design (A)

Introduction: Since 1947, Antonelli College has offered students career-focused programs in some of today's hottest visual arts, business, and healthcare fields. Each program is designed to provide students the professional skills employers seek in new hires, while also providing a thorough, well-rounded educational experience. With locations in Cincinnatti, Ohio, and Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Antonelli's programs emphasize hands-on training to ensure students are prepared to enter a competitive job market. Financial aid programs help make the college experience less of a burden, while career services help students develop keen job searching skills so they can get into their new career as soon as possible.

Antonelli College - Jackson Campus

2323 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39232, US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Graphic Design (A), Interior Design (A)

Introduction: Since 1947, Antonelli College has offered students career-focused programs in some of today's hottest visual arts, business, and healthcare fields. Each program is designed to provide students the professional skills employers seek in new hires, while also providing a thorough, well-rounded educational experience. With locations in Cincinnatti, Ohio, and Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Antonelli's programs emphasize hands-on training to ensure students are prepared to enter a competitive job market. Financial aid programs help make the college experience less of a burden, while career services help students develop keen job searching skills so they can get into their new career as soon as possible.

The Art Institute Online

Distance/Online Education - Available Everywhere,
(877) 872-8869

ai.ArtSchools.com/artinstitutes

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Design (B), Digital Design (C), Game Design (B), Graphic Design (A,B), Interactive Media (A,B), Interior Design (B), Web Site Design (C)

Introduction: Life is hard. Developing your skills doesn't have to be. That's why The Art Institute Online is introducing unique design programs offered totally online. As a Multimedia & Web Design or Graphic Design student you will learn the process of design -- from the basics to completed projects. Created for busy people like yourself, it's the first program that offers the convenience of learning the fundamentals of design via your computer and our easy-to-use virtual classroom software. Click Here for more Information.

Alcorn State University, Department of Fine Arts

1000 ASU Drive 29
Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500, US
(601) 877-6261    Fax: (601) 877-6262

www.alcorn.edu/academic/academ/fine.htm | dlee@lorman.alcorn.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General (B), Fine Arts (B), Performing Arts

Belhaven College, Art Department

1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, MS 39202, US
(601) 397-0461

www.belhaven.edu/arts/Art/default.htm | art@belhaven.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Art-General (B), Drawing, Fine Arts, Photography, Sculpture

Covenant School For The Arts

4000 Ridgewood Rd.
Jackson, MS 39211, US
(601) 981-9406

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Fine Arts, Performing Arts

Delta State University, Art Department

Wright Art Center Gallery
Box D-2
Cleveland, MS 38733, US
1-800-GOTODSU or (662) 846-4720

www.deltastate.edu/academics/artsci/artdept/index.html | artinfo@deltastate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art Education (B), Art History, Art-General (B), Ceramic Design, Ceramics, Crafts (B), Design, Drawing, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design (B), Painting (B), Photography (B), PrintMaking, Sculpture (B)

Jackson State University, Department of Art

PO Box 17147
Jackson, MS 39217, US
(601) 968-2100

ccaix.jsums.edu/~www/Art/programs.htm | amacklin@ccaix.jsums.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Millsaps College, Department of Art

1701 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39210, US
(601) 974-1000    Fax: (601) 974-1397

www.millsaps.edu | smithel@millsaps.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Art-General (B), Computer Art/Design, Drawing, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B), Web Site Design

Mississippi College, Department of Art

Box 4026
Clinton, MS 39058, US
(800) 738-1236

www.mc.edu/campus/academics/ART/ | art@mc.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (B,M), Art Therapy (M), Ceramics, Drafting, Drawing, Fine Arts (M), Graphic Design (B), Illustration, Interior Design (B), Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B)

Mississippi State University, College of Architecture

Barr Avenue, 240 Giles Hall
Post Office Box AQ
Mississippi State, MS 39762, US
(662) 325-2202    Fax: (662) 325-8872

www.sarc.msstate.edu/ | jgreenwood@coa.msstate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Architecture

Mississippi State University, Department of Art

P.O. Box 5182
Mississippi State, MS 39762, US
(662) 325-2970

www.msstate.edu/dept/art/ | brent@ra.msstate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Ceramics, Fine Arts (B,M), Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Mississippi University for Women, Division of Fine Arts

Box W-70
Columbus, MS 39701, US
(601) 329-7341

www.muw.edu/fine_arts/ | scoates@MUW.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art-General, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design, Interior Design, Studio Art

Mississippi Valley State University, Art Program

Itta Bena, MS 38941-1400, US
(601) 254-9041

www.mvsu.edu/art1.html

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Fine Arts (B), Painting, Visual Communication

University of Mississippi, Art Department

Meek 116
University, Lafayette, MS 38677, US
662-915-7193    Fax: 662-915-5013

www.olemiss.edu/depts/art/ | art@olemiss.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art Administration, Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History (B), Art-General (B,M), Book Arts, Ceramics, Computer Art/Design, Computer Design, Design, Digital Design, Drawing, Fine Arts (B,M), Folk Art, Graphic Design (B), Illustration, Interactive Media, Liberal Arts, Media Arts, Painting (B), Photography, PrintMaking (B), Sculpture (B), Studio Art, Typography, Web Site Design

University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Art

P.O. Box 5033
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5033, US
(601) 266-4972    Fax: (601) 266-6379

www.arts.usm.edu | visual.arts@usm.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design (B), Art Education (B,M), Art-General (B), Ceramics (B), Computer Art/Design (B), Design (B), Drawing (B,M), Graphic Design (B), Museum Studies (B), Painting (B,M), Sculpture (B), Studio Art (B,M)