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DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF
ARTS AND DESIGN
The David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design is committed to providing a stimulating and inclusive environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and the intellectual and creative development of both students and faculty. We value the role of the artist and designer as an individual who can facilitate social and cultural change at a local and global level. The faculty at HPU is here to help you find your voice. For those wishing to cultivate and advance their creative and critical skills, we invite you to join one of our outstanding programs.
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES Nick Bellamy, ’17, received his visual merchandising degree from HPU. He is now a buyer at Pottery Barn in San Francisco, developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for a department or assigned area.
Bridget Anderson, ’21, works for KA DesignWorks, an award-winning, full-service architecture firm as an interior designer. She works with clients on projects ranging from remodels to new homes.
Michaela Mucha, ’18, majored in graphic design and minored in computer science at HPU. She is now a design manager in creative marketing for the Disney+ brand, a part of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. She provides creative direction, design guidance and approvals on Disney+ branded creative materials. Noah Sigsworth, ’21, received his instrumental performace degree from HPU. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music in choral conducting at East Carolina University. During his time at HPU, Noah composed works for the High Point University Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble.
Bailey King, ’21, is an architecture and design manager for RLA+D studio at Ralph Lauren. She is responsible for managing projects for wholesale locations in Canada and the U.S. through the design-to-install phase.
Ragan Keefer, ’21, received her theater degree from HPU and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in theater directing at the University of East London.
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Accreditation is a signal to employers that students have been exposed to a certain standard of coursework, facilities and faculty. Dr. John Turpin, Dean
6 YEARS
OF ACCREDITATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN!
1ST AND ONLY PRIVATE SCHOOL TO BE ACCREDITED IN NC!
MAJORS • Dance • Fashion Merchandising • Graphic Design • Interior Design
• M usic • S tudio Art • Theater
RESOURCES AND FACILITIES The city of High Point is home to the International Home Furnishings Market, held twice a year. At each market, more than 75,000 people and 2,400 firms flock to the City of High Point to exhibit and purchase products that fill 160 showrooms and more than 10 million square feet of display space. Approximately 50% of the wood and 35% of the upholstered household furniture in the U.S. is sold by companies within driving distance of HPU. Our location offers students opportunities for field trips to see industry in action and internships to gain real-world experience. Students receive invaluable learning experiences through guest speakers who offer timely industry updates about their areas of expertise and numerous part-time opportunities to work at the Furniture Market.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY Students studying in the School of Arts and Design have access to cutting-edge equipment including technology labs equipped with laser cutters, CNC routers and 3-D printers that gives students the ability to produce to-scale models of furnishings or products at a degree Explore our of detail tempered only by their imagination. They also have access to IN THE STUDIO several Computer-Assisted Design magazine! labs, including a 20-plus station Mac lab with Cintiq interactive pen displays that introduce our students to programs like Sketch-Up, CAD, Revit and the Adobe Suite.