The School of Design and Communication at UWSP prepares students to work in a dynamic, evolving world. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning, collaborations, and insight through masterclasses and industry experts during their coursework.
WHY CHOOSE A MAJOR IN THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN and COMMUNICATION?
As a School of Design and Communication student, you will be able to select from multiple collaborative curricular offerings to meet your interests. You will get excellent training to enhance your education and meet your future goals.
Careers in SDC Majors
Creative professionals are valued employees in every organization. We prepare you for careers including:
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Architect
- Video/Media Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- News Reporter
- Camera Operator
- Film Producer
- Professional Artist
Regardless of what you want to do after graduation, we can help you get there. Our faculty’s experience and dedication help ensure our students will be successful. SDC graduates have a 90% placement rate in industry jobs or graduate program acceptance soon after graduation.
COFAC Alumni
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.
View the entire SDC Faculty and Staff directory
Stuart Morris
- School of Design & Communication Head/Assistant Dean
- Professor – Graphic Design
Jenna Walli-Fremstad
- Administrative Specialist – School of Design & Commun…
Justin Playl
- Studio and Safety Coordinator
upcoming cofac events
The College of Fine Arts and Communication offers more than 500 events open to the public each academic year! These include dance, music, and theater performances, master classes, guest artists, gallery exhibitions, SPTV broadcasts, WWSP radio programs, media and video productions among many other student-created pieces.
While the academic year has concluded, we have an exciting summer ahead! Watch our website for the 2026-27 theatre and dance season announcement, free public concerts during the American Suzuki Institute this July, Carlsten Gallery exhibits and more!
ACCREDITATION
Study with an Accredited Program! The School of Design and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the following professional associations:
National Association of Schools of Art & Design
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 349 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) is an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and internationally. Click here for UWSP Interior Architecture accreditation information.
