Focused on the needs of 21st-century artists and designers, the Art and Design Department prepares students with the conceptual and technical abilities needed to succeed in the professional world. Earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with a concentration in Animation and Interactive Media, Graphic Design or Studio Art.
Check out the work of our recent grads. Explore Animation/Interactive Media, Graphic Design and Studio Art creations by students. Follow us on Facebook @UMLArt. and Instagram @uml_artdesign.
Through professional internships and co-ops, many students have jobs lined up before they even don their cap and gown.
UMass Lowell Art and Design Summer Pre-College Portfolio Program
July 13 – 24, 2026
For more information, email Art@uml.edu
Rhondyna Reth is blending global experiences, cultural advocacy and graphic design at UML — a path made possible by scholarships and smart financial planning.
John Huikku, using his art degree from UMass Lowell, is responsible for some of our most beloved movie characters, including Elsa from "Frozen."
Urdilinya Smith helped paint the new mural on South Campus.
Hillary Scott ’02 has won national recognition for her landscape paintings.
