Nōssi College of Art & Design

Nashville’s Career Launchpad for Creative Leaders

Graduate job-ready with leadership skills that advance your creative career

Your career advantage starts at Nōssi College of Art & Design

Career-focused from Day One

Start building skills in culinary arts, graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and content creation from your first semester. Graduate with real-world experience that sets you apart.

Real clients, real projects

Gain hands-on experience designing for real events, shooting live concerts, and cooking for real customers. Through PACE projects and required internships, you'll build your professional network before you graduate.

Creative leadership skills

Nōssi teaches you to do the work and confidently present and manage creative projects. In our intimate cohorts, every student speaks up, presents work, and leads projects. Develop confidence and communication skills that give you a lifelong advantage.

The Nōssi AI Approach

Use technology like a creative professional

Develop critical thinking and fundamental skills first

Within the college’s core philosophy, Nōssi students first learn the fundamental skills for a career in their program. Our faculty build on that firm creative foundation by ethically incorporating a variety of industry-proven methods, including AI tools that amplify creative vision.

Most importantly, Nōssi faculty teach students a creative process that produces superior results. Students graduate knowing how to use artistic judgment and leverage technology.

Graduate equipped to support creative teams

Employers need creative professionals who can evaluate new tools, and guide strategic decision-making with the combined use of creativity and technology. A Nōssi education shows students how to become the trusted resource they turn to for guidance.

Whether developing recipes, designing logos, illustrating concepts, or directing photo and video shoots, students create work that showcases fundamental skills and innovative use of technology, including AI integration — exactly what’s needed in creative fields today.

Explore Nōssi degrees — and financial aid

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Culinary Arts Degree

Learn culinary leadership skills with professional kitchen training, menu development, and restaurant management. Graduate ready to take on the booming food industry.

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Graphic Design Degree

Design that drives business results, covering print production, digital technologies, web design, motion graphics, app development, and advertising strategies.

Illustration Technologies Degree

Visual storytelling combines artistic skills with technology, marketing, and business knowledge. Learn about commercial illustration, editorial work, and explore careers in diverse industries.

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Photography Degree

Capture your future behind the lens as you learn commercial photography, event coverage, portrait work, and content creation. Graduate ready to meet the demands of a photography career: From portraits to concerts, you'll explore it all.

Nashville Producer Monica Waller

Video Degree

From concept to final cut, you'll learn best practices for commercial video, music videos, and in-demand social media content creation from working professionals in Music City.

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Nōssi Financial Aid

Our Fixed Tuition Policy helps you plan your entire college budget, beginning with your first day of class. This policy means that once you enroll in a program at Nōssi, tuition will never increase for as long as you remain an active student.

Nashville’s creative scene is your classroom

Study where the action is. Nashville's booming creative economy means internships, PACE projects, and job opportunities are right at your door.

Connect with working professionals across photography, design, culinary, illustration, and video production. Graduate with a degree and a professional network.

Your two pathways to professional experience

PACE Program: In this optional program, you can get paid to work with real clients on live projects while earning your degree. Past students have photographed major concerts, designed for Nashville events, and created content for local businesses, all while building their portfolios and bank accounts.

Required Internships: Every student completes a professional internship with faculty support and guidance. Network with industry professionals, gain workplace experience, and often secure job offers before graduation.

Meet your creative mentors

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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.

Dr Mark Mabry, Graphic Design program director.

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, Illustration Degree Program Director, Nossi College of Art and Design in Nashvlle, TN

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.

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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.

Don’t wait: Classes are filling now!

Spring 2026 application deadline:

January 2, 2026

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Launch your creative career at Nōssi today!

Our intimate class sizes mean you receive personalized attention from industry professionals.

Don't miss your chance to join the premier creative leadership program at Nōssi College of Art & Design in Nashville, Tennessee.

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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🎓 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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📸 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.

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👉 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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🎓 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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🎨 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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