Logo
The School of Arts + Communication logo is based on an ancient Viking rune representing creativity and expression. It can also be viewed as an abstraction of hands coming together—people working collaboratively, ideas being shared, a community of artistic expression. While the original rune had two independent lines, our representation includes a circle around creative space to represent a sense of community and completion of artistic expression in a nurturing environment. Putting the two sides in this proximity gives the appearance of hands coming together, which suited the sense not only of communal support and strength but also, of course, the use of skilled hands, one’s own and others’, working jointly on art and craft. The two lines come together to “hold” a space for creativity. Coincidentally, when people see this logo, they are struck by the appropriateness of its “maze-like” appearance, not only as people wend their ways through their journey of learning but also through the maze of Ingram’s halls.