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The WVU College of Creative Arts and Media provides space for students, faculty, alumni and members of the community to pursue their passions in Art and Design, Media and Communications, Music, and Theatre and Dance in a way that makes a positive impact on our society.

Experience a small school feel while benefitting from the resources of a large university.

School of Art and Design

The WVU 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.

Reed School of Media and Communications

The WVU Reed School of Media and Communications offers an innovative curriculum and real-world experiences that prepare students for careers in today's media industry.

School of Music

If you're interested in a career in music, the WVU School of Music offers a wide range of degree options, most of which require an audition.

School of Theatre and Dance

The WVU School of Theatre & Dance aims to create performers who have the ability to shine on stage and knowledge to enter a highly competitive entertainment industry.

H. Keith Jackson

Diana Martinelli

Sandra Schwartz

Mikylah Myers

Gina Martino Dahlia

Cindy Hart

Jamie Whoolery

Valerie Burgess

Jennifer Jordan

Erica Lindsay

Spaces and Places

College of Creative Arts and Media students learn, perform and collaborate in 11 buildings across the WVU campus — a massive 150,000 square feet of labs, theaters, studios, classrooms and maker spaces.

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Accreditation

West Virginia University is fully accredited by national and international organizations which represent the gold standard for education in Art and Design, Media and Communications, Music and Theatre and Dance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to addressing persistent practices of exclusion and inequality toward those who are actively marginalized based on race/ethnicity, age, dis/ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion.

Purpose, Values and Goals

The College of Creative Arts and Media serves students, our university, community and state through innovation, teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity in the arts, media, strategic communications and sustainable design.

Visiting Committee

The College of Creative Arts and Media Visiting Committee provides guidance, insight and service to the Dean and College leadership team to support recruitment, fundraising, the student experience, and connections to alumni and industry professionals to maintain the highest standards of education and advocacy in the arts and media.

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