Majors, Minors and Certificates

Be part of an intensive three-year course of study that will prepare you for the industry through studio instruction and performance opportunities.

Gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused area of emphasis in ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture or time-based art.

Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:

• Ceramics
• Graphic Design
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Time-Based Art

The MA in Art Education accommodates seasoned art teachers as well as pre-professional students seeking advanced knowledge and training.

Further advance your conducting skills with opportunities to lead our orchestra and symphonies on stage.

Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world by studying technique specific to ensembles in three major performance areas.

Learn the elements of design, drawing and costume history in a course of study that moves you through the process of designing complete characters.

The MA in Game Design at WVU is a 30-credit program for emerging game designers seeking to further their credentials for career advancement. All courses are online except for the annual Game Design Residency (ART 502), an on-campus game design conference that takes place each summer. During this four-day session each student has an opportunity to hear from leading game designers, meet their WVU faculty, network with potential employers and share their game design project with peers.

Get immersive lighting experience from experts with new technology with a variety of production design opportunities.

The Master of Arts program in Music Industry provides students with the up-to-date, relevant knowledge and skills needed to productively operate, lead and successfully manage the dynamic changes in the music industry.

The MM in Music Education is designed to cultivate continued development of professional competence beyond the baccalaureate degree. High levels of musicianship and pedagogical expertise are integrated into a comprehensive program of study.

The MA in Music Theory is intended for performers and music educators who desire advanced training in the analysis of Western art music and preparation for teaching basic musicianship in either a high school or college setting.

At WVU, we offer a two-year Master of Arts (M.A.) in Musicology, in which students develop a broad understanding of the primary methods used in musicological and ethnomusicological research. Courses and seminars explore a wide range of musical repertories and scholarly debates, and our curriculum encourages students to meaningfully engage with the field through pedagogical training and focused research.

Take an advanced course of study to further enhance your performance skills.

Prepare for a career in higher education or the professional world with a rigorous course of study in the instrument of your choice.

Study a variety of courses with comprehensive experience in individual and group piano instruction.

Master the advanced creation of stage-worlds using a combination of practical problem solving with conceptual ideas to extend the performance's meaning.

Explore an advanced method of study in ceramics, graphic design, printmaking, sculpture or time-based art and produce a written thesis.

Get individualized training in the design, construction and implementation of scenery using industry standard technologies, materials and techniques.