The College advocates the arts as a medium through which the diversity of human experience is understood and valued. Exemplifying excellence and innovation in performance, exhibition,scholarship, and creative research, the College offers artistic and cultural opportunities for the citizens. The West Virginia University College of Creative Arts is made up of the Schools of Art & Design, Music, and Theatre and Dance: three professionally accredited and nationally recognized programs in the Arts. With more than 100 faculty and staff and nearly 800 students, our place is small enough to give you intimate classes, one-on-one instruction, and a close community of friends in your area of study.