Your career advantage starts at Nōssi College of Art & Design
Career-focused from Day One
Real clients, real projects
Creative leadership skills
The Nōssi AI Approach
Use technology like a creative professional
Develop critical thinking and fundamental skills first
Graduate equipped to support creative teams
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Culinary Arts Degree
Graphic Design Degree
Illustration Technologies Degree
Photography Degree
Video Degree
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Nashville’s creative scene is your classroom
Your two pathways to professional experience
Meet your creative mentors
Chef Russell Ransom
Culinary Department Chair
Russell Ransom has more than 20 years of experience spanning catering, hotels, and restaurants. From Executive Sous Chef at The Daily Dish to Executive Chef at The Mount Pleasant Grille, Russell has contributed to Nashville's thriving culinary scene. He holds an MBA from Strayer University and brings real-world expertise from top establishments including Omni Resort Hotel, helping students learn culinary techniques and industry business practices.
Mark Mabry, MFA, Ed.D
Graphic Design Department Chair
Award-winning designer with 20 years of experience including 10 years as Art Director, plus owner of Mabry Creative. Dr. Mabry holds a Doctorate in Education and Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from SCAD. He's a published author and member of the American Advertising Federation Nashville, combining academic expertise with active professional practice.
Mark Fleming B.S.
Illustration Program Director
Creative Director turned entrepreneur who built a client base from a handful to over 300 through his company Creative Avenue. Mark's illustration work spans digital animations for companies to fine art gallery showings. He stays current with industry technology including Adobe Creative Suite and Blender, ensuring students learn cutting-edge techniques.
Tom Stanford B.A.
Photography and Video Programs Director
Former Photography Director at The Tennessean with experience covering NFL, NHL, music festivals, and the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Tom coordinated visual coverage for Nashville's historic 2010 flood, earning the paper a Pulitzer Prize nomination. He's worked on multiple book projects and continues practicing professional photography while teaching the next generation.
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See Nōssi creative leaders in action
📸 Alumni Shoutout - Jonte Swoope
Nossi Photography alum Jonte Swoope returned to shoot with model @hunter_padgettt sharing what it means to create in a space that helped shape his journey. From student to professional, Jonte’s still making magic in Nashville, and we’re proud to be part of his story!
➡️ Check out more of Jonte’s work at @jonteswoope and @filmexposures
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🔔 Nossi takes on the Sysco Nashville Holiday & Catering Show
Chef Russell Ransom and our talented culinary students helped prep and present dishes for industry guests. We were proud to showcase the creativity and skills of our students, and even had our President Cyrus, stop by to support the team.
Big thanks to Sysco Nashville for having us for an inspiring way to kick off the season!
@russell.ransom
@syscofoodie
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🎓 College fair season is in full swing!
Today we visited Hendersonville High School to share what Nossi is all about, from Photography, Videography, Illustration, Graphic Design, and Culinary Arts. It was exciting talking to these creative students, and hope to see you all at Nossi soon!
Join us at our College Preview Day on Saturday, October 25th. Learn more at Nossi.edu.
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🍂 Fall Ball, Y’all was full of flavor this weekend!
Chef Russell Ransom, Chef Zac, and our talented Nossi Culinary students hosted cooking demos at the @nashvillefarmersmarket sharing seasonal recipes like Baked Butternut Squash with Cumin Yogurt & Pine Nuts and Pumpkin + White Bean Hummus.
We love seeing our students gain real-world experience while connecting with the community through food. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to taste and learn with us! Learn more about our 2-Year Culinary Program at the link in bio.
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📸 Fridays are for the studio, and our students & alumni know it.
From portraits to product shots, Studio A stays busy with creative projects and professional shoots. With access to top-tier gear and space, Nossi photographers get real-world experience every week.
📸 Amari Riddles | @emwrldflicks
Jonte Swoope | @jonteswoope
Ray McClure | @primitivescrewheadz
👉 Explore our Photography Program at the link in bio!
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🍂 Nossi Culinary is back at Fall Ball, Y’all Festival - enjoy this throwback from last year`s setup!
We’re teaming up with @nashvillefarmersmarket again for cooking demos, tastings, and easy-to-recreate recipes you’ll want to try at home. Catch our chefs and culinary students in action on Saturday, Sept 27 with demos at 11AM & 1PM!
🍴 See you all this Saturday, September 27th at the Fall Ball, Y`all Festival!
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📷 Field Trip to Amqui Station = learning by doing.
Allie Goodwin’s Intro to Photography students explored focal lengths and got hands-on with their cameras, building confidence with every shot.
➡️ Learn more about our Photography Program at the link in bio!
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📸 We’ve been meeting incredible high school students all across Tennessee during this fall’s college fair tour!
It’s been inspiring to connect with future artists, designers, and storytellers ready to explore what Nossi has to offer.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We can’t wait to see more of you as the tour continues! 🤩
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🖊️ Basic Drawing 101 - Students in Laird Ogden’s class explored surface textures and lighting conditions by recreating still life scenes with solid and transparent objects. From reflected light to transmitted glow, every detail matters.
🎨 Learn more about Nossi`s Illustration Program at the link in bio!
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🎓 College fair season is in full swing, and Nossi’s bringing the creative energy wherever we go!
We loved meeting future artists and storytellers at Tullahoma High School. Our team will be visiting schools across Tennessee through September and October, so keep an eye out. We can’t wait to see you at a fair near you!
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🍝 Big thanks to Chef Russell Ransom and our amazing culinary students for serving up pasta, garlic bread, and good vibes at last night’s hangout!
Thanks to everyone who came out! We love seeing our Nossi students come together!
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🎨 Color theory just got a creative twist.
Students reimagined the classic color wheel using the full spectrum and their own imagination to build something bold and new. It’s all part of learning how to apply color principles in the world of commercial art.
➡️ Explore our Illustration Program at the link in bio!
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