The Department of Art + Design at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi serves its students, campus community, and broader region with a liberal arts education rooted in the practices of studio art, design, art history, and theory. Our faculty of professional artists, educators, and scholars maintain innovative pedagogical practices that prepare students for contemporary careers as artists and professionals. An officially recognized Hispanic Serving Institution, our campus is a member of a dynamic arts scene that encompasses the South Texas urban centers of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley. The Department of Art + Design is a center of excellence dedicated to cross-disciplinary initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities. Our nationally and internationally renowned faculty, visiting artists, and scholars seek to enrich the cultural dialogue of our community and guide students to be the artists, designers, scholars, and creative leaders of the future.