Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing

In SUVA’s Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Marketing program, students gain the knowledge and experience required to move a product or service from a business or organization to the consumer. Students learn how to identify customer needs, communicate information to consumers, and how to market products and services locally, nationally and globally.

Developing real-world marketing plans and participating in national student advertising and marketing competitions provides our students hands-on experience. Graduates from this degree are qualified to work in advertising, sales, public relations, promotions and marketing.

Our mission

Southwest University of Visual Arts transforms lives by educating students to excel in the fields of Fine Arts, Design and Visual Communications within a student focused environment committed to the highest standards of academic achievement, scholarly inquiry, creativity and citizenship in a diverse world community.

Our values and ideals

Southwest University of Visual Arts operates to fulfill its mission according to an established set of values and ideals that support the goals of the University. These values and ideals serve as the compass that guides the institution’s plan and its day-to-day activities and decisions.

Adapability

Southwest University of Visual Arts values and believes in adapting to the professional art and design and world community by remaining attentive to social and technological changes.

Accountability

Southwest University of Visual Arts values and believes in maintaining accountability for the quality of the educational programs offered by the university.

Communication

Southwest University of Visual Arts values and believes in being open and responsive to individual ideas and specific needs and listening carefully to all opinions and perceptions.

Diversity

Southwest University of Visual Arts values and believes in understanding our world as one large, complex community.

Inclusivity

We always strive for inclusivity; valuing the contribution of every member of the university to become the best that we can be.

High standards

We are committed to the highest standards of academic achievement and wish to transform lives by educating students to excel in art and design.

It is with great excitement that we get to share that SUVA is moving into a beautiful new building located at 20 E. Congress, in the heart of vibrant downtown Tucson. This move will allow SUVA to fully integrate into the thriving arts community of Tucson, positioning us for a bright future within our local community and beyond.