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School of Visual Studies

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Experience degree programs that blend art, storytelling, and design in ways that inspire innovation. From exploring the history of art to shaping the future of digital media, our talented faculty empower you to engage deeply with the world of visual culture.

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Student Spotlight

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MFA Student Emily Smith is Sharing Details about their Thesis Project
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Bianca Turner SVS MFA Student Solo Exhibition and Residency at William Woods University
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Rain Embuscado at the AEJMC
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Faculty Spotlight

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SVS Professor Joe Pintz’s Solo Exhibition in Berlin, Germany
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Mizzou Art Professor Alejandra Salinas to Present at International PARSE Conference in Sweden
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Lee Ann Garrison takes new position at MA&A and Research in Painting
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Alumni Spotlight

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From Mizzou to Morehead: Dr. Brittany Rancour’s Journey in Art History
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Alonzo Williams: From Sketchbooks to Scholarships — A Journey in Visual Storytelling
Danielle Hardy
SVS grad lands job at Converse
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