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Welcome to Illustrator’s Way, Nossi College’s Fall 2025 illustration newsletter! This edition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our illustration program, featuring graduating student highlights, faculty spotlights, exciting field trips, and stunning student artwork from across our campus. Illustration Graduate HighLight Isaac Thaxton Illustration Graduate of Fall 2022. He lets the work speak—and it […]
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Nossi College of Art & Design’s Culinary Arts program was featured this week on Local on 2 on WKRN-TV, where Chef Zac demonstrated how to build and finish a classic restaurant-style pan sauce. The segment highlighted foundational techniques that Culinary students begin learning in their first semester and continue refining throughout the program. During the
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Exploring 3D at Nossi Intro Exploring 3D at Nossi means turning ideas into visuals you can see, test, and improve-products, rooms, signage, even explainers. In Exploring 3D, instructor Grant Tudor teaches students to start simple (clean shapes and scale) and then make scenes believable with lighting, materials, and camera choices. The goal isn’t “pretty for
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Welcome to Illustrator’s Way, Nossi College’s Fall 2025 illustration newsletter! This edition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our illustration program, featuring graduating student highlights, faculty spotlights, exciting field trips, and stunning student artwork from across our campus. Mark Fleming Illustration Program Directorand instructor since 2004 MESSAGEFrom Mark What’s next in our vibrant field
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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Advisory board guidance, ProStart partnerships, PACE projects, and mandatory internships—one connected path from classroom to professional kitchen. The Nossi Culinary Workforce Pipeline is helping Nashville’s restaurant industry train, connect, and retain talent through hands-on learning, internships, and employer partnerships. Nashville’s food scene is booming—and so is demand for trained back-of-house
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When it comes to chef training in Nashville, hands-on experience with real industry professionals makes all the difference. At Nossi College of Art & Design, that philosophy just got stronger with a leadership transition that brings fresh energy and deeper industry connections to our Culinary Arts program. For Media & Industry PartnersRead the official press
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Nossi Expands Culinary Training to Meet Nashville’s Growing Chef Shortage70 students now training to meet Nashville’s demand for chefs and culinary leaders The Nossi Culinary Arts Program is stepping up as Nashville’s culinary stars are rising—but so are the demands on professional kitchens. In one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurant markets, skilled chefs and kitchen
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Exploring 3D at Nossi Intro Motion graphics is graphic design that changes over time—type, shapes, images, and sound working together to communicate fast. At Nossi, Byron Raphael teaches students how to make motion feel natural with clear typography, purposeful timing, and clean handoffs for production. The focus is practical: ideas you can publish, skills teams
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Each year, Sparkman photography students take an exciting trip to Nashville, where one of the highlights is visiting Nossi College of Art & Design for exclusive studio demos and hands-on photography experiences. Sparkman High School is home to an exceptional photography program, preparing students for creative careers through hands-on learning and expert instruction. Many Sparkman
From our Illustration Program Director Mark Fleming : “The purpose of this newsletter is to enhance communication across the program, keeping you informed about new developments, current events, and exciting opportunities. We’ll also be celebrating the achievements of graduates, recognizing soon-to-be graduates, and sharing so much more along the way. Stay tuned for updates and
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