Department of Design
Shape Visual Storytelling and Communication through Compelling Design
The Department of Design, part of the School of the Arts, prepares new generations of designers to create a difference in the design industry through top-level instruction that infuses faith, imagination, and design practice.
Terry Dobson Empowers Students Through Inviting Spaces While Inspiring Creativity
Terry Dobson, MFA, sees design as collaborative opportunities to serve, and like every designer’s eye for creating something enticing and new, Dobson has an eye for creating an inviting and growthful space for his students.
Josh Holm ’15: Creating a Positive Impact Through Castles & Queens
On a chilly Saturday night in February 2023, Josh Holm, ’15, stood to the side of a runway in Milan, watching models show off apparel he had designed for his label Castles & Queens as cameras flashed and the crowd applauded in one of the four fashion capitals of the world.
It was one of the biggest moments of Holm’s life, but just a few years ago, it seemed impossible—a dream that might never come true.
Renewable, Talent-Based Scholarship
The School of the Arts invites incoming undergraduate students in Desig Program to apply for our renewable talent-based scholarship, which supports your educational journey and can be combined with other merit and need-based aid.
The School of the Arts Design Scholarship is a talent-based scholarship available to select incoming undergraduate students enrolled in the:
This talent-based scholarship is renewable up to eight semesters and can be awarded in addition to any other academic merit scholarships and need-based aid.
Priority Deadlines
Fall 2024 Applicants
February 15, 2024, is the priority deadline for the Fall 2024 Design Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Spring 2025 Applicants
December 1, 2024, is the priority deadline for the Spring 2024 Design Scholarship Application. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application by the deadline to ensure consideration.
Plan a Visit
Applicants are encouraged to visit a class or meet with one of our professors. Please fill out a Visitation Form to plan a visit with us! We look forward to meeting you.
For more information on the scholarship application process, contact the School of the Arts at (626) 815-4600 or arts@apu.edu.
Student Spotlight: Rebecca Romero
Meet Rebecca Romero ’17, a design major who followed her passion and transformed her academic journey. Discover her inspiring story of switching majors to study art and design!
Meet Your Faculty Mentors
Your dedicated design faculty bring years of industry experience, mentoring you to become creative leaders in the design field.
