Nossi College of Art
- Nossi College of Art was started by an artist, Ms. Nossi, and for nearly half a century it`s where student artists in Nashville have found a home. Nossi College was built around your imagination. You can let your creative mind run wild as you train for your career in an awesome field like photography, graphic design, illustration, video and film, or web and interactive design.
- Nossi is the only college in Tennessee designed specifically as an art school. Our new modern campus took three full years from idea to completion because we wanted to get everything just right. Our design and editing labs were created to mimic pro-level labs and are equipped with industry-standard software and tech. We boast one of the largest instructional photography studios in the region. If there`s a campus better designed to encourage creativity, we haven`t seen it.
- Step onto our campus and it won`t take long to see why our students say, "I`m different. I`m Nossi." If people say you are different, then welcome home. https://nossi.edu/about/
School Highlights
- Nossi College of Art serves 300 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 26%.
- Nossi College of Art is one of 12 community colleges within Davidson County, TN.
- The nearest community college to Nossi College of Art is Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison (2.0 miles away).
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Nossi College of Art places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Nossi College of Art | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 48 staff | 29 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 300 students | 631 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 300 students | 369 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | - | 17% |
| % White | - | 74% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.42 |
 | ||
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,900 | $29,400 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $29,500 | $12,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $12,516 | $6,297 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 74% |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Colors Club for LGBT Students and Allies, Nossi Fashion Creatives, Nossi Veteran's Group, NossiMICs (music industry club), Outdoors Club Arts and Music Programs: Kappa Pi - Eta Tau |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- From graphic and web design to photography, motion graphics to 3D Animation, plus video and film career options, Nossi College of Art graduates have gone on to successful, professional careers in advertising, photography, computer graphics, video and film careers plus so much more. Nossi College of Art offers Associate and Bachelor's degrees in the professional arts - Photography, Graphic Design, Interactive and Web Design, Video & Film and Illustration.
- We assist our students with financial aid for those who qualify and provide job placement assistance to all our graduates. With both day and night classes available year round our students are able to schedule classes around jobs and families.
- Students who enroll can expect to receive instruction in a variety of courses designed to teach and train individuals to be professional, commercial artists. Classes in advertising, graphic design, illustration, photography and videography teach students critical time-saving techniques that enable them to ultimately produce work within deadlines and with the creative skill necessary in the industry. We also offer marketing, business and social media courses to better understand the business behind the methods.
- In Commercial Digital Photography, the curriculum includes experience in basic and advanced camera techniques, a strong emphasis on lighting and composition and understanding the changing digital world of photography and image creation. Sports, advertising, fashion, nature, digital retouching, basic and advanced Photoshop, are all combined to give the student the ability to seek entry-level positions in commercial art firms, advertising agencies, commercial photography studios as well as the ability to freelance.
- For the Bachelor of Graphic Arts programs, students are taught in-depth techniques in traditional and digital technologies including web design and 3D animation in addition to general education classes that include commercial writing, art history and mass communication. Graduates hit the employment streets with a powerful portfolio that commands attention from both employers and clients alike. More importantly, our faculty will arm you with the conceptual, strategic, and critical thinking skills that will separate you from your peers and create leaders in the industry.
- The Bachelors Degree in Videography at Nossi College of Art highlights an emerging trend in video, incorporating graphic elements like motion graphics to short-format film. Video professionals are now being asked to do more with advances in technology, like uploading content directly to the web and understanding how to use graphics within video. Nossi's degree program concentrates on various aspects of video while incorporating graphic design, to enhance a student's skillset by deepening their understanding of the industry. In addition to fundamentals like writing, shooting, editing and directing, Nossi College also teaches design, marketing and business courses.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Nossi College of Art is Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison (2.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Miller-Motte Technical College-MadisonPrivate, for profit319 students | 2.00 Mi1515 Gallatin Pike North
Madison, TN 37115
(615)859-8090 2.00319 - 1,782 students | 2.60 Mi1524 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615)226-3990 2.601,782 - Watkins College of Art Design & FilmPrivate, non-profit304 students | 7.10 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
(615)383-4848 7.10304 - Remington College-Nashville CampusPrivate, non-profit380 students | 7.80 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
Nashville, TN 37214
(615)889-5520 7.80380 - Kaplan College-NashvillePrivate, for profit369 students | 8.00 Mi750 Envious Lane
Nashville, TN 37217
(615)279-8300 8.00369
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