Schools

The School of Art and Design…

• Values the role of the artist and designer as an individual who can facilitate social/cultural change at a local and global level.
• Values the creative thought and expression of all people.
• Values intellectual curiosity and the drive to independently pursue a question, thought or idea with passion and vigor.
• Values collaborative working environments that inspire interdisciplinary exploration.
• Values the centrality of experiential learning as a crucial component of the educational process.

The mission of High Point University’s School of Art and Design is to:

1. create a stimulating and inclusive environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the intellectual and creative development of faculty and students;
2. prepare globally aware students for continued growth in a diverse range of fields by instilling professional values and fostering the ability to engage in critical inquiry through a variety of creative methods;
3. cultivate an appreciation for artistic expression, understanding of visual literacy, and awareness of design in the university and surrounding communities.