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Art and Design Graduate Programs

West Virginia University is the only institution in the state that offers professionally-accredited (NASAD) graduate programs including a Master of Fine Art, Master of Art in Studio Art, Master of Art in Game Design, Master of Art in Art Education and a graduate certificate in Therapeutic Art. Teacher Certification is also offered.

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The WVU School of Art and Design offers a lively environment that encourages creative growth and intellectual challenge.

With the rapidly changing arts culture in mind, our faculty are continually integrating emerging technologies into their studios and classrooms, establishing international programs and expanding our curriculum to prepare students for future careers in the arts.

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Prospective graduate students in art and design are required to have completed an appropriate undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.

International Students

WVU is a school with international reach. While our students, scholars and partners come from 110 countries, all 50 states and some U.S. territories, they are united by the Mountaineer pride and school spirit for which our campus is known. Learn more.


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    Apply to West Virginia University.

    Follow the instructions for applying to WVU according to your needs: as a first-time applicant, a second-degree applicant, a non-degree applicant or an international applicant. Your application will include a $60 application fee.

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    Request official transcripts.

    Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended to be sent directly to:
    West Virginia University
    Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
    PO BOX 6510
    Morgantown, WV 26506

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Places and Spaces

Learn, create, collaborate and show your art in a variety of studios and galleries in the Canady Creative Arts Center.

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.

Address

370 Evansdale Dr | Morgantown, WV 26505

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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.

Address

WVU Agricultural Sciences Annex
359 Evansdale Dr | Morgantown, WV 26505

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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.

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Ceramics Studio

In the ceramics studio, students learn hand-working and throwing techniques.

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Douglas O. Blaney Lobby

Just inside the main entrance to the CCAC, the Blaney Lobby wraps around the Clay Concert Theatre and offers access to the Dean’s Office, Student Recruitment Office, School of Theatre & Dance Office and the Mesaros Galleries.

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Fashion Design Studios

The Fashion Illustration Studio features equipment for hand-drawing and digital fashion illustration, digital flats and technical packages. The Fashion Design Studio provides workstations to learn essential skills in pattern design, layout and cutting, garment construction and draping techniques.

Address

WVU Agriculture Sciences Building South
370 Evansdale Dr | Morgantown, WV 26505

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Foundations Room

All BFA Art & Design students begin their WVU journey here. Open space and abundant natural light aid creation in 2D and 3D Foundations courses.

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Laura and Paul Mesaros Galleries

The Mesaros Galleries serve to educate students, faculty, and staff across the university as well as the larger Morgantown community, with special emphasis on art majors and students of art history. Exhibitions focus on innovative, experimental art that advances scholarship and discourse in the field.

Address

Loulie, Valerie and William Canady Creative Arts Center 1436 Evansdale Drive | Morgantown, WV 26506-6111

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