School of Art and Design | WVU College of Creative Arts and Media | West Virginia University

School of Art and Design | WVU College of Creative Arts and Media | West Virginia University
School of Art and Design
The School of Art & Design is recognized as a leader in the education, creative
development and growth of artists, designers, educators, entrepreneurs, museum
professionals, and researchers in a broad range of visual art and design disciplines.
List of Program Types
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Minors
Areas of Study
From painting, art education and ceramics to interior architecture, graphic design
and fashion merchandising, you can explore and study a variety of art and design
areas at WVU.
Browse the Areas of Study
Student Resources
First Year Art Supplies
Students in the BFA Art and Design, BFA Art Education, BA Art Therapy and BA Game Design and Interactive Media majors will need the following supplies beginning in their freshmen year.
: First Year Art Supplies
Valerie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Canady established The Valerie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation in memory of their daughter, Valerie, for students in Music, Art, Theatre or Dance who are verbally fluent in a second language or actively engaged in obtaining this ability.
: Valerie Canady Charitable Trust Foundation Scholarship
GPS Award
The School of Art and Design believes in the power of place based learning and has established an annual award competition to fund outstanding students who are interested in taking a Global Positioning Studies course.
: GPS Award
Juried Student Exhibition
The Juried Student Exhibition is an annual exhibition opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate art majors and minors currently enrolled in the WVU School of Art & Design.
: Juried Student Exhibition
MFA Exhibition Information
Find information on the installation and de-installation process for your MFA Exhibition.
: MFA Exhibition Information
National Art Education Association
The School of Art & Design maintains an active student chapter with the National Art Education Association. The NAEA believes that all students deserve a comprehensive, balanced and sequential program of instruction in the visual arts.
: National Art Education Association
Scholarships for Current Art and Design Students
Scholarships for currently enrolled majors and transfer students in the School of Art & Design are available.
: Scholarships for Current Art and Design Students
Writing Portfolio
The School of Art and Design values and supports written communication abilities and critical thinking skills developed through iterative writing experiences across the curriculum and within the discipline.
: Writing Portfolio
Guidelines for Annual Fashion Show Design Awards
Review the requirements for Fashion Design and Merchandising Annual Fashion Show Design Awards.
: Guidelines for Annual Fashion Show Design Awards
School of Art and Design Clubs and Student Organizations
: School of Art and Design Clubs and Student Organizations
Faculty Resources
School of Art & Design Degree Checklists (OneDrive)
School of Art & Design Syllabi Statements (OneDrive)
School of Art & Design Myers Research Award Application: Yearly Deadline
- April 1
School of Art & Design Faculty Google Calendar
School of Art & Design Advising Notes
Myers Foundations Logo
Events and News
Upcoming Events
Latest News
WVU Clay Club returns with May 1 pottery sale
WVU Fashion Design and Merch faculty Angela Uriyo recognized for her mentorship
WVU Fashion students’ designs runway-ready in ‘An Evolving Narrative’
Play games, win prizes at Spring Indie Games Showcase
WVU’s Joseph Lupo creates cohesive chaos from comic book imagery in “Chronic Uncertainty”
WVU School of Art and Design hosts WV Mountaineer Short Film Festival March 5-8
Juried exhibition gives WVU Art and Design students real-world experience
Filmmaker Janelle VanderKelen discusses work, creative process Feb. 18
WVU Clay Club’s Dec. 12 pottery sale funds unique opportunities for students
‘What better space to do it than here?’: Reynolds brings WVU students, community together at The Retail Lab
More School of Art and Design News
Places and Spaces
See yourself here.
Ag Sciences South and Annex
WVU's Agricultural Sciences Building and adjacent Agricultural Sciences Annex include newly renovated lab spaces and classrooms for Design Studies, Fashion Design and Merchandising, and Interior Architecture.
: Ag Sciences South and Annex
Amy A. Bircher Textiles Laboratory
The Amy A. Bircher Textiles Laboratory provides a space for students to use a variety of scientific testing to better understand what properties a fiber presents including its strengths, weaknesses, how it’s made, dyed and finished.
: Amy A. Bircher Textiles Laboratory
Art Museum of WVU
The Art Museum of West Virginia University provides a welcoming and stimulating educational and research environment for diverse audiences to experience the transforming power of art. Exploring contemporary artistic innovation as well as artistic traditions of different cultures helps us to understand ourselves, our communities and our world.
: Art Museum of WVU
Ceramics Studio
In the ceramics studio, students learn hand-working and throwing techniques.
: Ceramics Studio
All School of Art and Design Places and Spaces
School of Art and Design In the Community
Visual Arts Summer Academies
Residential and day camp options open up the world of art for students K-12.
: Visual Arts Summer Academies
Lectures and Events
: Lectures and Events
Mesaros Galleries Exhibits
The Laura and Paul Mesaros Galleries are located in the Douglas O. Blaney Lobby of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center.
: Mesaros Galleries Exhibits
Art Museum of WVU
With exhibitions that change each semester, there's always something new to see at the Art Museum of WVU.
: Art Museum of WVU
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