• "Communication Arts at VCU is a model of professional standards. If I were going to go to art school, I couldn't think of a better one. The instructors I met were dedicated professionals, talented and experienced, accessible to students and forward-thinking in their approach to communication."

    Brad Holland - Internationally known Painter, Illustrator and Writer

  • "I credit the Communication Arts Department with giving me the tools I needed to successfully enter into my chosen profession."

    Brian Leister - Alumnus

  • "Choosing VCU ranks up there as one of the smartest decisions of my life."

    Becky Heavner - Editorail Illustrator, Alumna

  • "I can see how much I learned on a visual, practical and mental level while studying Communication Arts."

    Samantha Baker - Art Director, Alumna

  • "My Communication Arts education helped me approach illustration problems conceptually and it gave me a sense of the business of illustration."

    Phyllis Sarloff - Freelance Illustrator, Fine Artist, Alumna

  • "I feel very fortunate to have studied under the direction of such wonderful artists."

    Erin Hurley - Multimedia Artist, Illustrator, Alumna

Stefanie Lutz, Alumna

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Stefanie Lutz was born in Northern Virginia. In high school she was in the National Art Honor Society and in 2004 was the president of the NAHS. From 2004-2008 while at VCU, she was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship and the School of the Art Scholarship. She also was on Dean’s list for all 4 years and graduated magna cum laude. In 2008, she was awarded the Communication Arts Chair Award.

Stefanie works primarily digitally, believing that we should not be restricted by fear of technology. She has an affinity for graphic design and plans to own a full-service design firm. Her influences range from John Singer Sargent, Jonathan Ive, WWII and Soviet Propaganda Posters, Jon Foster, Bauhaus, to Jeffrey Jones.

She is currently living in Richmond with a very large black cat and one time her sister cut her finger off..accidentally.

Visit her website at www.stefanielutz.com.