Program Overview

Art & Design

The College of Art & Design offers a range of programs in various fields, including architecture, art, interior design, landscape architecture, and doctor of design.

Academics

• Architecture
  • The architecture program offers a comprehensive education in the field, with a focus on design, theory, and practice.
• Art
  • The art program provides students with a broad-based education in the visual arts, with courses in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and other media.
• Interior Design
  • The interior design program focuses on the design of interior spaces, with an emphasis on functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics.
• Landscape Architecture
  • The landscape architecture program explores the design of outdoor spaces, including parks, gardens, and urban landscapes.
• Doctor of Design
  • The doctor of design program is a professional degree that focuses on advanced design research and practice.

Student Life

• Facilities
  • The college offers state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, labs, and equipment for students to work on their projects.
• Galleries
  • The college has several galleries that showcase student and faculty work, as well as exhibitions by visiting artists.
• Internships + Jobs
  • The college provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internships and job placements.
• Scholarships
  • The college offers various scholarships to support students in their academic pursuits.
• Student Organizations
  • The college has several student organizations that provide opportunities for students to engage with their peers and develop their skills.
• Student Services
  • The college offers a range of services to support students, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.

Programs + Initiatives

• Academic Programs Abroad
  • The college offers study abroad programs that allow students to experience different cultures and learn from international faculty.
• Digital Media Arts & Engineering
  • The college has a program in digital media arts and engineering that focuses on the intersection of technology and art.
• Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio
  • The college has a design studio that focuses on coastal ecosystem design, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Communication across the Curriculum
  • The college has a program that focuses on communication across the curriculum, with an emphasis on writing, speaking, and visual communication.
• LSU Office of Undergraduate Research
  • The college has an office of undergraduate research that provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects and present their work.
• Pre-College Camps
  • The college offers pre-college camps for high school students, providing an introduction to the college experience and the field of art and design.

Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture

Portfolio

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture has a portfolio that showcases student work, including projects such as the Advanced Topics Studio: Synthetic Urban Ecologies.

LA 4008 Advanced Topics Studio: Synthetic Urban Ecologies

The Advanced Topics Studio: Synthetic Urban Ecologies is a course that focuses on site-specific urban and industrial influenced ecological systems. Students develop divisive interventions for a given site, using innovative approaches and technologies to address environmental and social issues. The studio is a vertical mix of fifth-year undergraduate students and third-year graduate students, and is part of the landscape architecture program's travel requirements.