TCU Design Ranked #30 Nationwide for 2020

Texas Christian University’s Design program was ranked #30 out of 216 schools nationwide. This puts the school’s program in the Top 15% of all Design programs in the United States. TCU improved its position 1 slot over the previous year’s ranking of 31.

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In TCU’s design program, you will be challenged to think outside of the box. Our faculty is composed of design professionals who will mentor you as you grow as a designer.

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Our graduates work in design studios; advertising agencies; corporate design departments; magazine, newspaper and book publishing all over the U.S. and the world. See where our students land after graduation.

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TCU’s design programs are rigorous, competitive and intensely creative. You’ll be challenged to push beyond your comfort zone to learn, grow and improve.

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TCU Architectural Lighting Design Program Receives $30,000 Nuckolls Fund Grant
Alyssa Humphries Stewart, associate professor and director of the Center for Lighting Education. Alyssa Humphries Stewart, associate professor and dir...
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Welcome, New Faculty and Staff
We are proud to welcome several new full-time faculty members and staff for the 2023-24 academic year. Department of Graphic Design  Jennifer Cadieux...
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Learning the Art of Typography in Italy
Senior Instructor Jan Ballard was invited to explore the art of typography in Cornuda, Italy. Image Credit: Tipoteca Italiana Fondazione Department ...
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Seniors Anahi Rodriguez and Amaya Blanton presented their proposals to Carol Kirby Brown.
Design Students Take the Lead On Creating Social Change
Seniors Anahi Rodriguez and Amaya Blanton presented their proposals to Carol Kirby Brown. Photos by Jan Ballard A staggering 26% poverty rate and food...
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Images of faculty and staff retiring from the TCU College of Fine Arts.
Wishing Faculty & Staff a Farewell
We would like to wish our faculty and staff in the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, Department of Design and School of Music the best of...
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