VISUALIZE YOUR FUTURE

The School of Art & Design is recognized as a leader in the education, creative development and growth of artists, designers, scholars, and teachers in the visual arts.

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Areas of Study

Learn the fundamentals of visual thinking in an area that drives you to create.

Art Education Art History Technical Art History Ceramics Graphic Design

Intermedia & Photography Interactive Design for Media Printmaking Painting Sculpture

In the Galleries

The Mesaros Galleries are open to the public on an appointment-based schedule.

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BFA Exhibitions

Laura and Paul Mesaros Galleries

April 8 - May 16, 2021

An exhibition featuring works by this year's graduating BFA School of Art & Design students.

Featured Stories

College of Creative Arts launches Creative Consultants Program

Creative Consultants is a professional mentorship initiative that, through a competitive application process, matches outstanding CCA students with extraordinary professionals in the fields of art and design, music, theatre, dance, and arts education, administration and industry.

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WVU adds Art Therapy Degree

A new Bachelor of Arts degree in West Virginia University’s School of Art & Design will blend studio art training with psychology and counseling skills, giving graduates the foundations to pursue careers in the growing field of art therapy.

Technical Art History makes art a science

For West Virginia University Technical Art History students, the on-campus opportunity for hands-on learning and a disciplined approach to scientific methods gives them the advanced skills needed to hit the ground running after graduation.

Learn more about Technical Art History

Become a Mountaineer

All degree programs in the School of Art & Design, with the exception of Art History and Interactive Design for Media, require a portfolio review.

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See where ideas take shape

The WVU College of Creative Arts is offering a new way for visitors to explore the art, music and theatre spaces in the Canady Creative Arts Center.

Take a virtual tour of the Canady Creative Arts Center