THE O’MORE COLLEGE OF
ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN
FROM HERE TO ANYWHERE.
Welcome to The O’More College of Architecture, Art & Design! Artists and designers possess the potential to transform the lives of people at every scale of their endeavor, from cities and buildings to rooms and the artwork that fills them. In the O’More College of Architecture, Art & Design, we strive to nurture a community in which students fulfill their personal gifts and talents through challenging academics in a culture of support, collaboration and creativity, becoming agents of positive change in their communities and around the world. Students majoring in architecture, studio art, art education, art history, fashion, and experiential, interior, and graphic design enjoy small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty with distinguished records of scholarship, extensive creative practices and significant industry experience that enhances their teaching. Curricula engage traditional principles and cutting-edge technologies; classrooms, studios and supplementary work spaces support every step in the creative process. Integrating professional education with the liberal arts, the O’More programs are also committed to Belmont’s mission to fully equip students to move with ease into their chosen fields and to be flexible for future opportunities. Belmont’s commitment to its Christian heritage of learning and service further ensures that graduates are prepared to pursue paths of fulfillment and meaning in their lives and work. An O’More education positions graduates to serve and positively influence people and populations by imagining, designing and realizing a better, more beautiful and more just world. We would be delighted to welcome you to campus, introduce you to our community of learners and talk with you about the way that our programs can serve your personal and professional aspirations.
DR. JHENNIFER AMUNDSON Dean of The O’More College of Architecture, Art & Design
ABOUT THE COLLEGE THE O’MORE COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN Nestled in the heart of Nashville’s booming creative community, Belmont’s O’More College of Architecture, Art & Design unites aesthetics, critical thinking and function together with a focus on growth and artistic expression. Students are encouraged to develop their talents and expand them—not simply as an intellectual exercise, but specifically so that they can go on and better the world around them through purposeful and meaningful architecture, art and design. We engage students in a creative learning experience that begins on the day they arrive and continues into their professional careers. O’More faculty and alumni are embedded in the greater art and design industries, both locally and nationally, giving students a real-world education and extensive resources for professional networking. Our faculty is comprised of accomplished practitioners in the field who have lived the creative experience and are committed to sharing their knowledge with students through hands-on instruction in a vibrant and collaborative studio setting.
FA C I L I T I E S HITCH HALL O’More’s classes are housed in Hitch Hall, a state-of-the-art, 22,000 square-foot facility, where all aspects of the design, finishes and furniture were carefully selected by faculty to enhance the student experience. The space boasts six design studios, two computer/CAD labs and a dedicated critique space known as the “Crit Pit.” Within these spaces, students have access to cutting-edge equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutter, high-speed plotters, EFI Optitex pattern drafting and virtual 3D software and industrystandard Juki and Singer machines. Our experienced faculty and well-equipped facilities help foster an environment where students are offered numerous opportunities to explore their creative talents.
LEU CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Combining the latest technology with traditional studio spaces, a student gallery and 119-seat audio/visual classroom for lectures and other multi-media presentations, the 40,000 square-foot Leu Center for the Visual Arts hosts students as they delve into their creativity. All studio and design courses take place in large classrooms specifically designed for drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and ceramics. The Design Communications classrooms include over 50 Mac workstations running the most current industry-standard software.
LEU ART GALLERY AND GALLERY 121 Highlighting a broad range of artwork by Belmont students, faculty and alumni, as well as other professional artists, the Leu Art Gallery and Gallery 121 are free and open to the public. It is Gallery 121’s mission to promote local and regional emerging artists, while the Leu Art Gallery’s museum quality space focuses more exclusively on well established, mid-career level artists. Previous exhibitions include works by Carroll Cloar, Frederick Hart, Dorothy Gillespie, Todd Williamson and many prominent Nashville artists.
ARCHITECTURE D E S I G N E D TO T R A N S F O R M Belmont’s Bachelor of Architecture program is rooted in O’More’s legacy
Students in this program will emerge as broadly knowledgeable, continually
with a strong design focus. O’More has long celebrated the power of design
inquisitive and steadfastly optimistic about the unknown future. They
to transform, and our goal is to create and position strong, innovative,
will foster and cultivate built environments that are sustainable, beautiful
professional leaders within the field of architecture and design in a rapidly
and meaningful. They will be challenged to balance the poetic qualities
changing world.
of design with pragmatic concerns. They will learn about resilience
Architecture students at Belmont University can take advantage of Nashville’s dynamic growth and engage with the thriving professional community, gaining exposure to current architectural work, constructive critique, and professional practice concurrent with their education. We offer a strategic and collaborative curriculum, a supportive studio culture, exceptional facilities and resources that include a deeply invested community of faculty and students.
and inclusion and the essential considerations for which architects and designers are responsible. They will explore and respond to environmental and cultural influences on design and hone the skills required to become successful and ethical practitioners of architecture.
A C C R E D I TAT I O N With the launch of the Bachelor of Architecture program, Belmont will be seeking accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). Architecture majors who complete the five-year degree program with NAAB accreditation will graduate from Belmont fully prepared for the track to licensure through The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), which includes a three-year Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE).
STUDIO ART A CAREER IN ART The Studio Art program is designed to prepare students for careers as
Painting
professional artists, for employment opportunities in a wide variety of
Exploring a full range of color theory, composition, painting techniques,
art-related fields or for admission to graduate school. Studio majors work
acrylic, oil and open media, students learn in a collaborative studio
closely with their advisor and teachers in the department to best plan their
environment the foundation of painting to advanced methods and
career or graduate education path. Most graduate MFA programs require
applications. Traditional, conceptual and contemporary approaches
that students have a broad range of studio courses with an exceptional
to painting combined with criticality encourage visual thinking and
portfolio of creative work. Students in the Studio Art BFA are required to
individual creativity.
complete the Foundation Program, three levels of Drawing and Painting, two levels of all other studio courses, 12 hours of Art History and present a Senior Exhibition of their work.
Photography Students first study the basics of composition, design, lighting, processing and printing film and producing effective prints, allowing an exploration
C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
of photography as an expressive, personal tool, reflecting its status as a fine
Ceramics
are taught, as well as digital techniques.
Introduces the techniques of hand-building and throwing that are relative
art medium. Both traditional and non-traditional darkroom techniques
to both contemporary and historical clay work around the world. This
Printmaking
approach offers individuals freedom to fully express themselves in both the
Combining traditional techniques with contemporary processes, students
sculptural and utilitarian aspects of ceramics.
are presented with an engaging study of silkscreen, relief, intaglio,
Drawing A fundamental tool used by visual artists and designers, the discipline of
lithography and digital processes, fully synthesizing design and studio processes into printed images.
drawing enhances a student’s ability to envision and execute projects across
Sculpture
all courses within the BFA. Students explore realism, abstraction and a
Beginning sculpture classes are assignment-driven but are structured to
wide variety of dry and wet mediums.
allow for students to find their own path toward their unique and creative voices, allowing for the realization of individual expression and craft.
ART HISTORY
AREAS OF STUDY • Contemporary Art • American Art • African-American Art • History of Photography • Asian Art & Architecture • Global Art & Culture • Women in Art
ART AND THE MIND Art History at Belmont University will challenge you to become a
the development of creative and critical thinking, a functional knowledge
“thinking” individual through an emphasis on learning to learn. While
of art-making practices and an intermediate-level comprehension in a
content is important, the most valuable skill is learning how to learn efficiently, figure out what you do not know and how to build on what you do know to adapt to new situations and solve problems.
foreign language. Another reason to study Art History at Belmont is the location. Both the campus and the city are focused on supporting creativity in the arts.
Students learn about the visual environment and culture as well as its
Students will find a wide variety of opportunities including, but not
history in a small classroom setting. The course offerings will satisfy
limited to, an internship with the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, an
a diverse range of interests, yet students will graduate with a deep
apprenticeship at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art and
understanding of their major subject. In addition to learning about
study abroad opportunities in Greece, Italy, France, Japan or other art-
artists and their work throughout history, the program aims to support
forward countries.
DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS GRAPHIC ARTS • Ranked Top 10 Visual Communications Programs in the U.S. (2019) • Top Visual Communication Program among private universities in Tennessee (2019) Nashville is among the nation’s top markets for music, healthcare, publishing and other creative industries. Graphic designers have direct access to all of these thriving industries and more. Belmont’s dynamic and innovative art and design programs ensure an enthusiastic and inclusive creative community that makes a significant impact on the nation’s cultural landscape at every level. Design Communications students find internships and employment at top brands across the nation, and Belmont nurtures an ongoing engagement with these markets from the east to the west coasts. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design Communications is an NASAD (National Association of Colleges of Art and Design) accredited professional portfolio-based program that offers students the opportunity to concentrate on their specific area of interest. Upon graduation, students are equipped to thrive at all levels of an exciting and evolving industry.
EMPHASIS AREAS • Studio • Photography • Web Development • Design Administration
LEARNING ART Belmont’s BFA Art Education Program offers students a variety of preparation options, training pre-service teachers for a wide range of teaching possibilities. We recognize that art teachers can teach in public, private and parochial elementary, middle and high schools, but they can also teach and run educational programs at art museums, anthropology museums, children’s museums, community arts centers, family support agencies, hospitals, parks & recreation departments and numerous other organizations.
T H E C U R R I C U L U M P R E PA R E S S T U D E N T S FOR A WIDE RANGE OF TEACHING POSSIBILITIES THROUGH ITS FOCUS ON: 1. Curriculum Planning and Lesson Development 2. Imagery-based Discussion and Critique
Students receive the same foundational coursework as students in our
3. Media Exploration and Modification for Classroom Use
other art concentrations plus 90 hours in the teaching field prior to the
4. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Art Education
start of their student teaching semester. This nested design promotes a significant balance of breadth and focus; a balance of art studio, art history, art criticism and aesthetics with educational theory and firsthand teaching experience. Graduates of Belmont’s BFA Art Education Program earn a Tennessee Kindergarten through Grade 12 Art Teaching Certification. Students interested in exploring other geographic locations after graduation
5. Contemporary Issues, Ideas, and Technology Specific to Art Education 6. Artistic/Psychological Development 7. Effective Classroom Organization and Management 8. Identification of Museum and Community Resources 9. Assessment Strategies in the Arts
should note that our teacher certification pathway is reciprocal with the certification pathways of 46 other states.
ART EDUCATION
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN EMERGENT DESIGN Are you looking to create graphic design and visual interfaces for web, phones
The multidisciplinary Experiential Design major aims to prepare the
and other emerging technologies? Belmont University’s Experiential Design
next generation of designers and thinkers in this field. Students will have
BFA major focuses on human-centered design interactions as the program is
access to numerous computer labs with the latest software and hardware,
both technically and conceptually challenging by engaging students through
a photo lab, 3D printers and more. Students will work closely with faculty
hands-on learning with individual attention from professors. Class content
members throughout this innovative program. Examples of projects include
will range from focus on the designer’s social responsibility, to designing
interactive design, projection mapping, app design, web design, augmented
for public spaces, to recognizing and exploring commercial applications for
and virtual reality (AR and VR) and other emerging technologies. Students
experiential design.
will also have a foundation in core design competencies, which could be applied to branding or other traditionally print-based design mediums.
E -WA S T E WA L L Electronic waste, often referred to as e-waste, is a global issue but is largely unknown to most people. It accounts for around 2% of all the waste in American landfills but represents 70% of all hazardous waste. In order to bring awareness to this particular issue, Belmont University design students were tasked with making public designs to be presented on a large electronic display created from 55 old or partially broken tablets to create one unified screen. The visual designs bring awareness to the problem and address potential solutions, while the installation itself demonstrates how new life can be given to old technology.
AREAS OF STUDY Web Design • Motion Graphics • Kinetic Typography • Storyboarding • Basic Visual Scripting
POSSIBLE CAREERS Graphic Designer • Advertising • App Designer & Developer • Game Industry Designer • Museum Space Creator • Augmented/ Virtual Reality • Entertainment Spaces • Wearable Media Designer • Event Projection Mapper
FASHION A C A R E E R I N FA S H I O N • Tennessee’s only nationally ranked fashion program • Top 10 program for Fashion Design in The South (2017) • Recognized as one of the Top 20 Fashion Merchandising private programs in the United States (2018), Fashion-Schools.org Already known as a leader in the music and health care industries, Nashville is quickly emerging as a hub for technology and a home for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs. With the growth of Nashville, students have unrivaled access to established fashion businesses in the city. It is one of the most exciting markets in which to intern and pursue a career as an alum. The Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising BFA programs prepare students to compete successfully in the demanding fashion industry through the practical skills and experiential learning they have gained
in our well-rounded program that intertwines design, business and the latest technologies. Graduates use their advanced skills with Fortune 500 companies that include VF Corporation, Disney Parks and Resorts, Hanesbrands, Inc., Dollar General and Tractor Supply. Courses in the Fashion Design and Merchandising BFA programs include textiles, fashion forecasting, digital design, portfolio development, apparel manufacturing, entrepreneurship, marketing and technical design. Design and Merchandising students also complete industry-specific classes. Seniors present their fashion thesis projects to industry professionals and potentially at the juried annual Fashion Show. In addition, collaborations are at the core of the fashion program. Students have opportunities to participate in projects with organizations ranging from GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center to Eastman Chemical Company, Atelier & Repairs and Olah, Inc.
INTERNSHIPS ABLE • Amanda Valentine • Anna Sui (NYC) • Atelier Savas • Bex Rox (London) • The Callaway • Christian Siriano (NYC) • Cristina Ottaviano (NYC) • Donna Karan International (NYC) • Esquire Magazine (NYC) • FILA Sport • Fruit of the Loom • Imagination Costume (Las Vegas) • Jusarra Lee (NYC) • Kay Unger (NYC) • Lisa Redman (London) • Manuel, clothier to the stars • Milly NYC • Nashville Ballet • Nisolo • Nordstrom Corporate • Pamella Roland (NYC) • Pink Chicken (NYC) • Stylist to Taylor Swift • Tennessee Repertory Theatre • Teresa Hays Textile Design • TJX, Inc. • Vera Wang
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Technical Designers • Retail Buyers • Wardrobe Stylists • Assistant and Associate Designers • Wholesale Representatives • Costume Designers • Alteration Specialists • Merchandise Coordinators • E-commerce Managers • VPs and Directors of Merchandising • Product Developers • Digital Media Strategists • Visual Merchandisers • Creative Directors • Footwear Designers • Marketing Specialists
ALUMNI EMPLOYERS Fossil • Disney Parks and Resorts • Johnathan Kayne • Family Dollar • Natural Life • Ballet Memphis • Carter’s-OshKosh B’gosh • Dillard’s, Inc. • Dollar General • Kirkland’s • Hanesbrands, Inc. • Augusta Sportswear • Genesco, Inc. • Womanista • Banded • Tractor Supply • Taos Footwear • Ulta Beauty • VF Corporation • Elizabeth Suzann
PAY TO N J A M E S Alumni Spotlight
Payton James, a 2017 O’More graduate, launched her handbag business in the fall of 2018 and most recently was picked up by Free People as part of their online offerings. Interested in fashion ever since she was little, James dabbled in apparel design but ultimately made the switch to accessories after learning more about the niche in school. She credits O’More for giving her the skills she needed to be a part of the fashion industry. “O’More taught me what it takes to be in this ever-changing industry,” James said. “You really have to factor in everyone’s criticism, because that helps you learn what your customer wants.”
Photographer, Heather Durham
INTERIOR DESIGN F U N C T I O N A L S PA C E S Interior design is the art and science of understanding human behavior in
(National Council of Interior Design Qualification) and verify professional
order to create functional spaces within the built environment to improve
work experience in the field.
the quality of life and culture of the user. The design responds to the building shell and considers the social context of the site. Designs must follow code and regulatory requirements and encourage the principles of environmental sustainability. It is a creative process that requires research, analysis and synthesis to determine the best design solution. It is deeply introspective and influenced by emotion, form, scale, texture, color, material and light. Interior designers can decorate, which is adorning the designed space; however, decorators cannot design. Interior designers sculpt interior spaces three-dimensionally, addressing every plane.
The Interior Design program at The O’More College of Architecture, Art & Design was among the first CIDA accredited programs in the Southeast. The program focuses on creating the most employable interior designers based on technical skill, creative problem solving and professionalism. We produce award-winning students that compete regularly in national competitions, such as the prestigious Donghia Scholarship. Our students are coveted among the design community, where we have more internship opportunities available than students to place! Our students obtain great jobs with reputable firms. We believe in instilling a passion for life-long
Interior designers are registered through the Department of Commerce and
learning and serving the community though good design. The interior
Insurance, Board of Architecture and Engineering Examiners. To register as
design program at Belmont not only prepares the student for success, but
a professional interior designer, one must graduate from a CIDA (Council
for a meaningful and lifelong design career.
of Interior Design Accreditation) accredited program, pass the NCIDQ
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ALUMNI EMPLOYERS
Commercial Designers • Corporate Designers • Hospitality Designers
Narofsky Architecture • De la Torre Design Studio • Branca • Kara Mann
(hotels, spas, retail) • Health Care Designers • Civic and Governmental
Design • Hines & Company • Princess Cruises Design • Sixthriver
Designers • Exhibit Designers • Residential Designers • Airplane, Boat
• Link Architecture • Phoenix Design One • Lovelace Interiors • Balongue
and Luxury Bus Interior Designers • Showroom Managers • Product
Design • U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center • Hastings
Representatives • Project Managers • CAD and 3D Drawing Experts
Architecture • McAlpine Booth and Ferrier • Pfeffer Torrode Architects
• Product, Textile or Furniture Designers
• 3Form • Earl Swensson and Associates • Gresham Smith and Partners • R. Higgins Interiors
M A R Y C AT H E R I N E B A L L “My favorite part of design school is the community, culture and sense of family that comes with it. From my fellow design classmates to the professors, everyone is more than supportive of one another. No matter the time of day our professors are available if we have questions or just need advice. And the class I entered with are some of my closest friends. It does help that we pretty much live in the Hitch Building. I am truly surrounded by the best group of people I could imagine.”
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