Our majors excel in professional fields that need design-centered solutions and critical skills. Students who have taken courses in these tracks have worked in editing houses, interactive design firms, museum display professions, graphic design firms, web design, engineering, architecture, and product design.

The NMAD tracks for Art and Art History are connected pedagogically to humanistic design or human-centered design. A humanistic designer critically thinks of their role in the world and considers the social, ethical, economic, environmental, political, and cultural implications of their work. 

Our courses invite students to learn about art and design concepts through meaningful, ethical, and sustainable practices. With the College's interdisciplinary edge, students are encouraged to think creatively and engage their work with the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences to unlock possibilities and gain new insights.

The 2-D design track is for students interested in two-dimensional art and design forms such as graphics and web design. This option prepares students for visual production in a wide gamut of career pathways.

The 3-D design and fabrication track is for students who want to participate in three-dimensional ideation, design, product development, and prototype fabrication. The option is great for any student interested in future careers or further studies in materials fabrication, architecture, engineering, interactivity, and immersive experiences in both physical and virtual spaces.

The 4-D time-based media track is for students interested in pursuing professional fields or graduate studies in time-based media. The field includes sound design, video and post production, effects, coloring, and interactive electronic art and design.