# VCUarts — Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

> VCUarts is the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. It offers undergraduate (BFA, BA, BM) and graduate (MFA, MA, MAE, Ph.D.) degrees across 16 departments spanning visual arts, design, performing arts, and art history. VCUarts is consistently ranked among the top public arts and design schools in the United States.

VCUarts is located in Richmond, Virginia, on VCU's Monroe Park Campus. The school enrolls approximately 3,000 students across 65+ degree programs. It is accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) and NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance).

The production website is at https://arts.vcu.edu.

## Departments

- [Art Education](https://arts.vcu.edu/art-education/): BFA and graduate programs in art education, teacher licensure, and Ph.D. studies
- [Art Foundation](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/undergraduate/art-foundation-program/): Required first-year program for all incoming BFA students
- [Art History](https://arts.vcu.edu/art-history/): BA and MA programs in historical studies and museum studies
- [Cinema](https://arts.vcu.edu/cinema/): BA program in cinema studies
- [Communication Arts](https://arts.vcu.edu/communication-arts/): BFA programs in illustration, visual effects, and 3D graphics
- [Craft/Material Studies](https://arts.vcu.edu/craft-material-studies/): BFA and MFA programs in ceramics, fibers, furniture design, glassworking, and jewelry/metalworking
- [Dance + Choreography](https://arts.vcu.edu/dance-choreography/): BFA program in dance and choreography
- [Fashion Design + Merchandising](https://arts.vcu.edu/fashion-design-merchandising/): BFA programs in fashion design and fashion merchandising
- [Graphic Design](https://arts.vcu.edu/graphic-design/): BFA and MFA programs in graphic design
- [Interior Design](https://arts.vcu.edu/interior-design/): BFA and MFA programs in interior design
- [Kinetic Imaging](https://arts.vcu.edu/kinetic-imaging/): BFA and MFA programs in animation, video, sound, and interactive media
- [Music](https://arts.vcu.edu/music/): BA and BM programs in performance, education, jazz studies, and media scoring
- [Painting + Printmaking](https://arts.vcu.edu/painting-printmaking/): BFA and MFA programs
- [Photography + Film](https://arts.vcu.edu/photography-film/): BFA programs in photography and filmmaking, MFA in photography
- [Sculpture + Extended Media](https://arts.vcu.edu/sculpture-extended-media/): BFA and MFA programs
- [Theatre](https://arts.vcu.edu/theatre/): BA and BFA programs in performance, costume design, lighting design, scene design, stage management, and musical theatre; MFA in theatre

## Admissions

- [How to Apply](https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/): Application requirements for first-year, transfer, and graduate applicants
- [Tuition & Aid](https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/): Tuition information and financial aid resources
- [Scholarships](https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/scholarships/): Scholarship opportunities for VCUarts studentsΩ
- [Visit VCUarts](https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/visit-vcuarts/): Campus tour scheduling and visit information
- [Admissions Events](https://arts.vcu.edu/admissions/admissions-events/): Open houses, portfolio days, and information sessions

## Academics

- [Undergraduate Studies](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/undergraduate/): Overview of undergraduate programs and the Art Foundation first-year experience
- [Graduate Studies](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/): Overview of graduate programs and degrees
- [Study Abroad](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/study-abroad/): International study opportunities
- [VCUarts Qatar](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/vcuarts-qatar/): VCUarts branch campus in Doha, Qatar
- [Pre-College Summer Program](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/pre-college/pre-college-summer-program/): Summer programs for high school students
- [Center for the Creative Economy](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/center-for-the-creative-economy/): Entrepreneurship, da Vinci Center, and CoLab programs
- [Student Grant Programs](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/student-grant-programs/): Undergraduate research, graduate travel, and internship grants
- [Arts for All](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/artsforall/): Community arts programming
- [Career Support & Internships](https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/careers-internships/): Career services for students

## About

- [About VCUarts](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/): Overview of the schoolΩ
- [Fast Facts](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/fast-facts/): Key statistics about VCUarts
- [Leadership](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/leadership/): Dean and school leadership
- [History](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/history/): History of VCUarts
- [Accreditation](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/accreditation/): Accreditation information
- [Work with Us](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/work-with-us/): Employment opportunities

## Community & Campus

- [Our Facilities](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/our-facilities/): Buildings, studios, and lab spaces
- [The Anderson](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/the-anderson/): Student gallery and exhibition space
- [Richmond Arts Scene](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/richmond-arts-scene/): Richmond's cultural offerings
- [mOb studiO](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/middle-of-broad/): Middle of Broad community studio space

## News & Events

- [News](https://arts.vcu.edu/news/): Latest news from VCUarts
- [Events](https://arts.vcu.edu/events/): Upcoming events, exhibitions, performances, and lectures
- [The Lamp Post](https://arts.vcu.edu/lamppost/): Student Opportunities blog posts such as internship and job opportunities

## Research & Work

- [The Work](https://arts.vcu.edu/the-work/): Curated student and faculty artwork showcase
- [Arts Research Center](https://arts.vcu.edu/research-work/arts-research-center/): Research initiatives and support
- [Lecture Series](https://arts.vcu.edu/research-work/lecture-series/): Visiting artist and speaker programs
- [Faculty Grant Programs](https://arts.vcu.edu/research-work/faculty-grant-programs/): Faculty research support

## For Specific Audiences

- [Current Students](https://arts.vcu.edu/current-students/): Resources for enrolled students
- [Accepted Students](https://arts.vcu.edu/accepted/): Next steps for newly admitted students
- [Faculty & Staff](https://arts.vcu.edu/faculty-staff/): Resources for employees
- [Alumni](https://arts.vcu.edu/alumni/): Alumni connections and news
- [Families & Parents](https://arts.vcu.edu/families-parents/): Information for families
- [Give](https://arts.vcu.edu/give/): Donate to VCUarts

## Key Resources

- [Faculty & Staff Directory](https://arts.vcu.edu/directory/): Searchable directory of all VCUarts personnel
- [Computer Requirements](https://arts.vcu.edu/current-students/technology-support-for-students/computer-requirements/): Department-specific computer requirements for students
- [Brand, Identity & Style](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/brand-identity/): VCUarts brand guidelines

## Optional

- [Publications](https://arts.vcu.edu/about/publications/): VCUarts publications and print materials
- [Policies and Procedures](https://arts.vcu.edu/policies-and-procedures/): Student policies, safety guides, and posting guidelines
- [Pollak Society](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/pollak-society/): Arts patron society
- [Creative Print Bureau](https://arts.vcu.edu/community-campus/creative-print-bureau/): Student-run print shop