Overview

What You'll Learn

Students share a set of basic courses including Drawing, 2D and 3D Design, and Art History. The Studio Art program from Western Carolina University continues with elective course within the areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, book arts, ceramics, sculpture, photography and electronic media. Students also have the opportunity to earn credit for internships, foreign study, and independent projects. Faculty members arrange activities that encourage students’ creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, free exchange of ideas, and commitment to productivity. Upper level courses help them find a focus, prepare their work for exhibition, develop their resumes and portfolios, and learn ways to promote themselves. The School of Art and Design is located in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center and shares a close relationship with the Fine Art Museum, where students can show work, and experience original art by contemporary artists. Our Visiting Artists program enhances the student experience by bringing in a variety of professional artists and designers for lectures, critiques and creative projects. This program exposes students to the best of what is going on in art and design today and provides valuable professional contacts.

Where You'll Go

Thanks to their professional résumés and portfolios and hands-on experience, Western Carolina University art graduates are often ahead of the curve when it comes to entering the most sought-after fields and major markets in the public and private sectors. From design, advertising and public relations firms to museums, galleries, libraries and historical societies, a wealth of professional employment opportunities are available to graduates. Some establish their own businesses, art studios or community art centers. Others opt to pursue graduate studies in order to deepen their knowledge and build their professional credentials. WCU undergraduates have been successful in getting into competitive graduate programs and securing financial assistance for graduate study.

Programme Structure

Studio Art curriculum include:

Drawing
Two-Dimensional Design
Art History Survey
Three-Dimensional Design
Contemporary Art
Philosophy of Art
Drawing II Credits
Painting II Credits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
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Required Actions and Records

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High School Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
College Transcripts
Credit Examinations

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Out-of-State

11138 USD / year

≈ 11138 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7138 USD / year

≈ 7138 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What You'll Learn

Where You'll Go

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cullowhee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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