Program Overview

Introduction to VCUarts

VCUarts is a nationally renowned public research institution dedicated to the success and well-being of all members of its community.

Departments

The following departments are available at VCUarts:

• Art Education
• Art History
• Cinema
• Communication Arts
• Craft/Material Studies
• Dance + Choreography
• Fashion Design + Merchandising
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Kinetic Imaging
• Music
• Painting + Printmaking
• Photography + Film
• Sculpture + Extended Media
• Theatre

Academics

The academics section includes:

• Undergraduate Studies
• Graduate Studies
• Student Grant Programs
• Careers Support & Internships
• Pre-College
• Arts for All
• Study Abroad
• Center for the Creative Economy
• VCUarts Qatar
• Commencement

Admissions

The admissions section includes:

• How to Apply
• Tuition & Aid
• Admissions Events
• Visit VCUarts

Community & Campus

The community and campus section includes:

• Our Facilities
• Richmond Arts Scene
• Creative Print Bureau (CPB)
• mOb studiO
• The Anderson
• Pollak Society

Research & Work

The research and work section includes:

• The Work
• Arts Research Center
• Lecture Series
• Faculty Grant Programs
• Partnerships & Programs
• Qatar Research Institute

News & Events

The news and events section includes:

• News
• Events
• The Lamp Post

About VCUarts

The about VCUarts section includes:

• Connect with Us
• Brand, Identity & Style
• Fast Facts
• Faculty & Staff
• Leadership
• Publications
• History
• Work with Us

da Vinci Center

The da Vinci Center is a program that infuses arts education with a mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship. It collaborates with students and faculty from Business, Engineering, and Humanities and Sciences. The center is committed to increasing diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurial and technical ecosystems.

Venture Creation Certificate Program

The Venture Creation certificate program is a 13-credit program open to all VCU undergraduate students. It allows students to develop a venture creation mindset that embraces a multidisciplinary perspective for successful entrepreneurialism and venture creation.

Shift Retail Lab

The Shift Retail Lab is a dynamic, first-of-its-kind retail space where students and alumni can test out their ideas, products, and inventions with real-world customers. The space provides participants with a multifunctional testing ground to showcase their work, talents, services, and creativity, and gain valuable insights and feedback in real-time.