Studio & Digital Arts

Study Studio & Digital Arts at a Christian University
Use Your Artistic Gifts. Shape Our Culture.
Equip your passion for art and design with a degree that prepares you for your career.
Through the Department of Studio & Digital Arts (SADA) at Liberty University, you can choose bachelor’s and master’s degrees tailoring them to match your interests with specializations like graphic design and studio art. And, any major can add on a minor in Photography, Graphic Design, and Studio Art.
Offering state-of-the-art equipment and technology, SADA will help you shape the visual sphere of our culture as you learn how to educate, entertain, and persuade through the visual arts.

A Christian Studio & Digital Arts Experience
Learn from faculty members who embrace their Christian faith and are industry-experienced professionals. They specialize in many areas such as graphic design, photography, interactive design, studio art, print design, game development, illustration, and ceramics. Our Studio & Digital Arts programs are committed to nurturing your God-given talents and teaching you how you can use media to impact the culture for Christ.
Studio & Digital Arts Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees in Studio & Digital Arts
Looking for the best way to step into your graphic design, studio art, or digital design career? Hone your craft and gain new skills with our Studio & Digital Arts Bachelor’s Degrees.

Master’s Degrees in Studio & Digital Arts
Take your career to the next level with an MFA or MA degree from the Department of Studio & Digital Arts. With your master’s degree, you’ll enrich your understanding of the arts and gain valuable studio experience.

Minors in Studio & Digital Arts
Enhance your career with a minor in Photography, Graphic Design, or Studio Art. You will gain familiarity with equipment, tools, and software. And you’ll learn design techniques, best practices, and industry standards that will help you succeed in your field.
Featured Faculty
Yuchen Sun
Associate Professor, Graphic Design
Our Art Gallery

Green Hall Art Gallery
The Green Hall Art Gallery offers students and members of the local community the opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of art. Each year, the gallery rotates through a series of exhibits featuring student work and pieces from its collection.
Give to the Art Gallery. Your support helps our students, staff, community, and region gain a broader appreciation for the visual arts and the influence they have on our culture.

Life of Christ Exhibit
This 21-piece collection of paintings is located in the Alumni Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Montview Student Union.
Now in Liberty’s permanent collection, the Life of Christ art was donated in honor of Dr. Troy L. Day and in memory of the late Alton H. Thigpen.
Discover all the Disciplines of Studio & Digital Arts
Graphic Design
Hone your design skills and enhance your craft with a BFA in Graphic Design. Gain real-world experience through project-based courses, assignments, and internships that will prepare you for your career.
Studio Art
Learn the language, aesthetics, and cultural impacts of visual communication as you enhance your creativity and refine your skills in painting, sculpting, drawing, and other forms of visual art.
Photography
Enhance your career or pursue your passion with a photography minor. Learn photo composition, lighting, and trade techniques that will equip you for professional photography.
Visual Design
Sharpen your visual design skills in a variety of mediums as you learn the techniques and traditional practices you need to prepare for your career in arts and design.
Drawing & Illustration
Fine-tune your drawing and illustration skills, and learn the techniques that will help you succeed in your career as a visual artist.
Art & Culture
Study the intersection of art and culture, and learn how art can uniquely impact and shape the direction of society.
3D Design
Step into the world of 3D design in our 3D Innovation lab. Learn how to use 3D body scanning technology, 3D printing equipment, medium-to-large scanning equipment and more.
Ceramics
Practice throwing vessels of all shapes and sizes in our modern ceramics lab. Gain experience on the student wheels, and fire and glaze your work in the on-site kiln.
Sculpture
Grow as a sculptor in our state-of-the-art sculpture lab. Gain experience working with wood, metal, and clay.
Start Your Journey as a Student at Liberty
Real Clients. Real Projects.
Enhance your college experience in our student-led graphic design agency.
We provide creative services for non-profits and design innovative solutions for the print and digital world. Here, you can gain experience in leadership, teamwork, design, and production, all while building your professional portfolio.

Studio & Digital Arts Facilities
Learn more about the labs and facilities at Liberty University’s Department of Studio & Digital Arts. This includes our:
- Mac Labs
- Art Labs
- Ceramics Lab
- Photography Lab
- Sculpture Lab
- 3D Innovation Lab
Help students make their idea a reality!
The Department of Studio & Digital Arts is accepting donations to add a 3D printer to our 3D Innovation Lab.
What Our Alumni Say
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If you love design, illustration, and growing your Adobe Illustrator skills, then Vector Graphics is the class for you! In ARTS332, you have the opportunity to not only work in a highly collaborative space, but also design patterns, products, and much more! Professor Ream also provides corporate insight into vector illustration as a professional in the field.
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Mar 26
It is always amazing to see all the different ways God works in our lives. Meet Kevin Helmick, a retired Marine who found himself following an unexpected path the Lord had laid out for him. Thank you, Kevin, for taking the time to meet with us and for sharing your story of how SADA & SCA has impacted your life!
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Mar 25
We invite you to join us in the Liberty University Art Museum until Thursday, April 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to engage with the current exhibition, Jesus in Art: A Celebration in Art of the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we lead up to Easter, we want to remember and honor Jesus`s life, the sacrifice He made for us, and the salvation He has given us. We hope you will join us during this special time.
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Mar 25
It`s that time of year! Our Spring Pop-Up Shop is arriving soon, and it`s time to submit your handmade goods to be selected for a spot in the Shop! Click the link in our bio to upload your submissions. You have until April 2 to submit your work for selection. We cannot wait to see all your amazing crafts!
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Mar 24
Contact
(434) 592-5900
SADA@liberty.edu
Green Hall 1370