About Nossi
Built by an Artist. Designed for Your Career.
Nossi College of Art & Design was founded in 1973 by Ms. Nossi, a working artist who believed creative education should lead to real careers. More than fifty years later, that belief still drives everything we do. Nashville's Career Launchpad for Creative Leaders.
Real Skills. Real Clients. Real Careers.
Nossi is the only college in Tennessee designed specifically as an art school — and it shows. Our campus was built from the ground up with working creatives in mind: industry-standard design and editing labs, one of the largest instructional photography studios in the region, and facilities that mirror the professional environments our students will step into after graduation.
Whether you're drawn to Graphic & Interactive Design, Illustration Technologies, Photography, Videography & Filmmaking, or Culinary Arts, you'll train in spaces built for the way creative professionals actually work.
Take a Look at This Campus.
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If the Talent Is in You, We'll Bring it Out.
When Nossi students graduate, they’re ready to take on the world. Our instructors are professionals in Nashville’s creative community and together have over 1,000 years of professional experience. You’ll leave here skilled in professional-grade technology and equipped with real-world experience, as well as a portfolio full of finished work to prove yourself to employers.
Nossi P.A.C.E. Plugs You In.
Nossi’s P.A.C.E. plugs you into Nashville’s creative scene, giving students the chance to work on actual projects for real clients. With P.A.C.E., your classroom might be a concert venue, a fashion show, a production studio, a print shop or a music festival. Our students get insider access to these local events and work with real creative professionals to design promotional materials and build a portfolio filled with awesome work.
FLEXIBLE ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Everyone’s schedule is different. To cater to your busy life, Nossi College of Art and Design designed three enrollment dates during the year plus limited online gen ed courses. Fridays are free days open for study assistance, homework, student groups, or studio time.
COMPETITIVE TUITION
With Nossi’s Fixed Tuition Policy, your tuition fee will never increase while you are an active student at Nossi. The Fixed Tuition Policy helps allow for easy budgeting throughout your college career. We want to offer the best value for your investment, from start to finish.
It's Tour Time!
Come visit our campus and take a tour or connect with us online for a virtual visit!
We’re pretty sure the artistic vibe and the people you meet will convince you that Nossi is different. You know, like you.
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