The Department of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, Communication Design, Photography and Studio Art as well as a graduate degree in Communication Design.

Our facilities provide students with the most up-to-date resources available in the state.  As a result of this and the excellence of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty, we are able to offer our more than 1200 majors an outstanding academic curricula base and a broad scope of professional expertise.

In addition, our department plays an important role in the cultural and artistic life of both the campus and regional communities.    

At Texas State, our students receive the education and training necessary to become future professionals able to make significant contributions to society.

I invite you to contact us to arrange a visit.  We will be happy to discuss degree options and, if possible, give you a tour of our facilities.

Dr. Erik Nielsen
Chair, Department of Art & Design
Texas State University-San Marcos