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Got your undergrad degree and looking for your next challenge?
Follow your art with the M.A.Ed or M.A.T. in Art Education or the M.F.A. in Studio Art.
School of Art and Design
Join the School of Art and Design and become a member of one of the most vibrant departments at Western Carolina University.
Our academic programs — art education, art history, graphic design, interior design, and studio art — allow you to choose a specific area of study and immerse yourself in it to become a successful professional and/or artist. From a minor to an M.F.A., the choice is yours.
Our academic programs — art education, art history, graphic design, interior design, and studio art — allow you to choose a specific area of study and immerse yourself in it to become a successful professional and/or artist. From a minor to an M.F.A., the choice is yours.
You’ll be exposed to professional practices in the field by meeting with professionals, using the latest technologies, and applying hands-on techniques and practices.
While developing your body of work for the future you’ll also be encouraged to display your work in one of the finest art museums in Western North Carolina.
Guiding the way is our experienced dedicated faculty, many of whom have followed this same path and made their mark as successful professionals and award-winning artists.
Questions? Please contact the School of Art and Design.