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Nashville’s creative scene is your classroom
Your two pathways to professional experience
Meet your creative mentors
Chef Russell Ransom. MBA
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
⚡️ Capturing the chaotic energy of Billie Eilish.
Last semester, @oren.media_alexlevin created this intense lyric video for "Oxytocin" in Byron Raphael’s Advanced Motion Graphics class. It is a perfect example of how our students use kinetic typography and rhythm to turn a song into a visual experience.
Want to see your art in motion? Click the link in our bio to learn more about our Illustration program.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #BillieEilish #MotionDesign #MotionGraphics
🎨 Student work from Introduction to 3D and Animation
In Grant Tudor’s IL 200 class, students are exploring 3D modeling and basic animation using tools like Blender and Adobe Creative Suite. These early projects focus on building depth, lighting, structure, and motion to support stronger illustration and visual storytelling.
Even in the first few weeks, students are already developing skills that expand how they create and imagine scenes.
➡️ If you want to learn 3D and animation as part of your creative process, check out our Illustration Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #Illustration #3DArt #StudentWork
🧃 Recreating real advertising shots in the studio
In @sandycampbell.commercial ‘s PH 210: Commercial Advertising, students selected professional product ads and challenged themselves to recreate them inside the Nossi studio. From lighting and composition to styling and precision, these side-by-side results show how students apply industry techniques to achieve high-end, commercial-quality images.
1. Kennedee Read | @kreadphotography
2. Ryleigh Thomas | @ryesrecords
3. Kiana Miller | @ohcupidphotography
4. Stiven Amay | @stivenamaya_06
5. Jody Alexander
This is hands-on learning built for real advertising work.
➡️ Check out our Photography Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #CommercialPhotography #ProductPhotography #PhotographyProgram
STUDENT AWARDS - FALL 2025 WINNERS 🎉
CLASS PARTICIPATION:
-Kathryn Conde (Graphic Design)
-Ella Witten (Illustration Technologies)
-Serena Dearman (Photography)
-Zane Taplin (Videography)
-Caden Pote (Culinary Arts)
MOST IMPROVED:
-Ryan Gardenhire (Graphic Design)
-Campsey Ziegler (Illustration Technologies)
-Megan Veldman (Photography)
-William (Cooper) Austin (Videography)
-LaWayne Ruffin (Culinary Arts)
NOSSI AMBASSADOR:
-Hill Mosley (Photography)
CULINARY AMBASSADOR:
-Anna Palmer (Culinary Arts)
PERSEVERANCE:
-Hunter Ricker (Graphic Design)
EXCELLENT STUDENT:
-Taylor Stringer (Graphic Design)
-Jeanette Nettles (Illustration Technologies)
-Hill Mosley (Photography)
ACADEMIC ALLSTARS:
-Taylor Stringer (Graphic Design)
—Jeanette Nettles (Illustration Technologies)
-Hill Mosley (Photography)
-Jeffrey Allen (Culinary Arts)
MOST CREATIVE:
-Taylor Stringer (Graphic Design)
-Jeanette Nettles (Illustration Technologies)
-Brandon Mallard (Photography)
-Luis Fernandez Barquin (Culinary Arts)
TOP CHEF:
-Jeffrey Allen (Culinary Arts)
TALENT DISCOVERY:
-Hill Mosley (Photography)
📸 Photos by @divinamarfe
➡️ View more photos and learn more about each award on the Nossi Blog at the link in our bio!
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #StudentAwards #AwardCeremony #FallSemester
🎓 Fall 2025 Senior Exhibition Photos
Last month, our graduating seniors showcased their final portfolios during the Fall 2025 Senior Exhibition, celebrating years of creative growth and hard work at Nossi College of Art & Design.
The event welcomed creative professionals, family, and friends to view student work, connect with graduates, and honor their achievements.
📸 Photos by @divinamarfe
➡️ Check out more photos on the Nossi Blog at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #SeniorExhibition #Alumni #Graduation
🍽 Chef Alberto Ferruz Behind the Scenes Event Photos
In December, Nossi Culinary students and faculty had the opportunity to work alongside Chef @alberto.ferruz - a two Michelin star chef from Spain, during a special event hosted at @sushibarrestaurants Nashville. Set up by @reybell0 the collaboration included a hands-on class at Nossi and the preparation of a ten-course tasting menu served over two nights.
Chef @russell.ransom and Chef @chefluisfb led students through the prep and execution, playing a key role in the success of the event by working closely with Chef Alberto throughout the entire process. Students also worked alongside chefs from @fishmongernashville @koshobytabu @metta.cafe and @sushibarrestaurants to bring the experience to life.
Student helpers: Susana Navarro Aquilar, Brintelzya Lowe, CJ Webb, Dylan Powell, Yohannes Miller, and Allison Boyland
📸 Photos by @foodographybyhill - Nossi Photography Graduate
This is what hands-on, real-world culinary education looks like at Nossi. Learn more about our 2-Year Culinary Degree at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #NossiCulinary #MichelinStarChef #CulinaryEducation
🎨 Mastering watercolor techniques
In AM 218: Alternative Mediums, students focused on watercolor painting, practicing techniques demonstrated by instructor Laird Ogden and receiving guidance as he went around the class.
This hands-on experience helps students build versatility with different painting mediums, preparing them for a range of creative projects in the Illustration industry.
➡️ If you want to learn watercolor and other painting techniques from experienced instructors, check out our Illustration Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #WatercolorPainting #Illustration #Watercolor
🧘 Staying healthy while pursuing your creative passions
In HNE 110: Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Science, students joined instructor Craig Nolan in the yoga studio to learn stretches and techniques everyone should consider. With many artists and students spending long hours at desks, this class focuses on building strong habits, improving mobility, and supporting overall health.
➡️ If you want to learn how to take care of your body while mastering your craft, visit https://nossi.edu
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #Health #ExerciseScience #Yoga
🍴 Culinary Capstone Studies Thomas Keller
In Culinary Capstone, Chef Zac’s students are tackling advanced recipes inspired by Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry restaurant in New York. Veronica explains their creation of white truffle custard served in an eggshell with potato chive chips, which is a perfect example of the high-level techniques students master in this class.
➡️ If you want to create dishes like this and elevate your culinary skills, check out our 2-Year Culinary Arts Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #CulinaryArts #ThomasKeller #TheFrenchLaundry
📸 Behind the scenes in Portrait Photography
In PH 201: Portrait Photography, students in Studio B are practicing classic portrait lighting setups and learning how light, pose, and composition work together to create professional headshots and portraits.
Led by instructor Allie Godwin, the class focuses on real studio workflows, set design, and industry-standard techniques that prepare students for commercial portrait work.
➡️ If you want to learn portrait photography in a professional studio environment, check out our Photography Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #NashvillePhotography #PortraitPhotography #PhotoStudio
🍰 Pastry Science Sneak Peek
Chef @russell.ransom introduces what students will be mastering this semester in PA 102: Pastry Science, from doughs and batters to laminated pastries, mousse, chocolate work, and dessert presentation.
With lecture, demonstration, and real kitchen production built into every class, Nossi culinary students learn the science and the skill behind professional baking.
➡️ Check out our 2-Year Culinary Arts Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #PastryScience #CulinaryStudents #NashvilleCulinary
🪥 Commercial photography starts with real products.
In PH 210: Commercial Advertising, students in Studio B built lighting setups and practiced product photography using Colgate toothbrushes.
Under the guidance of instructor @sandycampbell.commercial they learned how to create images for advertising and editorial use.
At Nossi, hands-on experience and industry-focused learning are built into every class.
➡️ Check out our Photography Program at the link in our bio.
#Nossi #NashvilleTN #NashvillePhotography #ProductPhotography #NashvilleArtSchool
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