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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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STUDENT AWARDS - SUMMER 2025 WINNERS 🎉
CLASS PARTICIPATION
-Jeramy De Luna (Graphic Design)
-Barnett Jordan (Illustration Technologies)
-Michael Yager (Photography)
-William (Cooper) Austin (Videography & Filmmaking)
-Vincent Pitts (Culinary Arts)
MOST IMPROVED
-Jeramy De Luna (Graphic Design)
-Allison Chamorro (Illustration Technologies)
-Ryleigh Thomas (Photography)
-Zane Taplin (Videography & Filmmaking)
-Zachary Nicholson (Culinary Arts)
NOSSI AMBASSADOR AWARD
-Megan Veldman (Photography)
PERSEVERANCE AWARD
-Teri Moore (Illustration Technologies)
EXCELLENT STUDENT AWARD
-Ryan Raebel (Illustration Technologies)
-Corbin Breaux (Videography & Filmmaking)
-Cierra Brown (Culinary Arts)
ACADEMIC ALLSTARS
-Taylor Briggs (Graphic Design)
-Anna Ward (Illustration Technologies)
-Elizabeth (Ellie) Goff (Photography)
-Corbin Breaux (Videography & Filmmaking)
-Cierra Brown (Culinary Arts)
MOST CREATIVE AWARD
-Patrick Yearley (Graphic Design)
-Anna Ward (Illustration Technologies)
-Elizabeth (Ellie) Goff (Photography)
-Corbin Breaux (Videography & Filmmaking)
-Cierra Brown (Culinary Arts)
TOP CHEF AWARD
-Cierra Brown (Culinary Arts)
TALENT DISCOVERY AWARD
-Corbin Breaux (Videography & Filmmaking)
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🖊️ IL 250: 3D Final Projects from Summer semester!
🎨 Christana Stewart / Nett Jordan @nettartanddesigns / Aaron Bertollini / Ethan Sanchez / Eda Gafur / Malak Wilks / Chris Webster / Ian Andreason / Sara Headley @saraheadleyart / Kailaberry Stubblefield @stubblebubbleart / Evan Porter / Canyon Marsh @canyoncantdraw / Kallen Wix / Luke Jordan / Erika Vasquez / Zachary Smiljanic / Dusty Cash @dustykashmir / Osumare Williams @osumaredaraju / Kate Stone / Sally Graham / Oliver Adams / & more
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🖊️ #nossistudentwork Comic Project from Illustration Technologies student Savannah Sheffer for AI 350: Adobe for Illustrators
🎨 Find out more about our range of illustration courses over on our website 🔗
POV: This will be YOU one day. 🎓 T-Minus ONE week until Fall 2025 Semester begins 🤯 Are you ready?
📹 : Student Intern @annastanfordphotography
#firstdayofclass #artcollege
PH 450: Travel Photography LOCAL EDITION 🤝
Travel Photography is a required course but for those students who don’t wish to wait for the annual domestic or international trip, a local edition of the course is offered right here in Music City 🎵 🌆
Thank you to @yazootaproom for letting our class behind the scenes of your local brewery to capture a Nashville staple!
🎥 @annastanfordphotography
#yazoobrew #localnash
A peek behind the curtain from the Summer 2025 Senior Exhibition. 🎨 We’re grateful to the creative professionals who joined us to experience the incredible talent and dedication of our graduating class. And a heartfelt thanks to the friends and families who’ve been steady sources of encouragement and support throughout our students’ academic journey.
Check out our blog in the comments below. ⬇️
📸Event photos by Divina Marfe / @divinamarfe
🖥️ #nossistudentwork from GD 230: Graphic Design Advertising - part 2
PROJECT: “Develop an ad for an alcoholic beverage with a strong concept behind the ad, while also incorporating an assigned art movement to the style of the piece.” @paisley_pen_creative
🎨 Mae Meegan @maeart_annedesigns / Jocelyn Price
#graphicdesignadvertising @fireballwhisky @questsendwhiskey @buzzballz
🖥️ #nossistudentwork from GD 230: Graphic Design Advertising
PROJECT: “Develop an ad for an alcoholic beverage with a strong concept behind the ad, while also incorporating an assigned art movement to the style of the piece.” @paisley_pen_creative
🎨: Takia Matthews @kiakreates_ / Sara Winnett @sara_winnett / Kat Conde @katconde / Alex Levin @oren.media_alexlevin
#graphicdesignadvertising @fireballwhisky @questsendwhiskey @buzzballz
🖊️ IL 250: Open Studio’s Linocuts from Summer semester! This project took a handful of weeks with ideation, carving, printing and choosing final designs.
🎨: Gabby Mattes @gabby_mattes / Malak Wilks / Ethan Sanchez / Nett Jordan @nettartanddesigns / Madalyn Russell @madalynjodoesart / Zachary Smiljanic / Sara Headley @saraheadleyart / Oliver Adams / Luke Jordan / Loren Davis / Keith Chavez / Kailaberry Stubblefield @stubblebubbleart / Evan Porter / Emma Bewley / Cameron Crutcher-Clark / Osumare Williams @osumaredaraju / Canyon Marsh @canyoncantdraw / Aaron Bertollini / Kary Merlo / Dusty Cash @dustykashmir / Christana Stewart / Eda Gafur / & more
#linocutprintmaking #illustration_art
Another successful showcase at @nashvillefarmersmarket 🥗
This past weekend, Chef Zac and our culinary students hosted a cooking demonstration & free tasting at the Nashville Farmers Market’s Watermelon Fest.
🍉Chef Zac made Caramelized Watermelon and Mixed Greens with Shallot-Citrus Dressing.
🍴 Curious? Find the recipe over on our blog.
📍Be sure to follow @nashvillefarmersmarket for updates on their next festival. 👀
🔗Find out more information about our two-year culinary degree at the link in our profile!
#farmersmarkets #culinaryarts #nashville #nashvilleevents
POV: How it feels to finish editing THAT photoshoot 🗣️🫦 👊 @annastanfordphotography
What shoots do we have lined up for over break?! #keepcreating
A bittersweet announcement from our Nossi Culinary department: Chef Anthony Mandriota is retiring! Chef Anthony was pivotal in the creation and implementation of Nossi College developing a culinary program and has been the department chair since its inception. The two-year curriculum is vast and detailed, with graduates walking away with incredible knowledge of the ins and outs of the culinary industry. We are so grateful to have had him steering the ship here at Nossi.
Onto the sweet part: Chef Russell Ransom @russell.ransom will be taking over the Culinary Department Chair position!! Chef Russ’ experience and portfolio is diverse and his enthusiasm for culinary is unmatched, we are SO lucky to have him in this role.
Congratulations and thank you to both Chef Anthony and Chef Russ for everything! 🍴 👨🍳
Find out more about our two-year culinary degree on our website, linked in bio 🔗
#culinaryart
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