The Graduate Diploma Art & Design (Fine Art specialism) prepares you for Master’s study at the RCA. We focus on developing proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design, and on introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.

The MA in Fine Arts can be completed with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting. This degree program provides students with the creative and technical skills needed to thrive in today’s art world. Students will leave with professional-level portfolios and an understanding of the business of art.

The Master of Fine Art program provides students a framework for advanced study in drawing and painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students are focused on technical and conceptual development in figurative, abstract, or landscape work. The School of Fine Art provides graduate students with studio space, exhibition galleries, and world-class facilities.

The BFA program teaches students the creative and technical skills needed to thrive as career artists. Advanced instruction is offered in non-figurative and figurative fine art, including painting, sculpting, and printmaking. Our Sculpture department has one of the largest and most advanced facilities of its kind in North America, and our state-of-the-art printmaking facilities merge traditional tools with cutting-edge technology.

Welcome to the exciting world of Digital Fine Arts! In this fascinating era of technology and creativity, Digital Arts emerged as an innovative and captivating form of expression. The convergence between digital technology and traditional artistic disciplines has given rise to a borderless universe of creative possibilities.

Welcome to the exciting world of Digital Fine Arts! In this fascinating era of technology and creativity, Digital Arts emerged as an innovative and captivating form of expression. The convergence between digital technology and traditional artistic disciplines has given rise to a borderless universe of creative possibilities.

Welcome to a world of limitless creative possibilities. In this section, you will immerse yourself in the exciting universe of Digital Arts, where technology and creativity converge to open doors to new forms of expression. In this exciting era, you will discover how Digital Arts are transforming the art of comics. You'll be able to experiment with digital techniques to create impactful panels, play with visual storytelling, and take your fascinating characters to new heights.

Welcome to a world of limitless creative possibilities. In this section, you will immerse yourself in the exciting universe of Digital Arts, where technology and creativity converge to open doors to new forms of expression. In this exciting era, you will discover how Digital Arts are transforming the art of comics. You'll be able to experiment with digital techniques to create impactful panels, play with visual storytelling, and take your fascinating characters to new heights.

Award-winning art directors, copywriters, and creative strategists will show you how to create ideas that connect with people. Develop the thinking skills and tenacity it takes to create a competitive portfolio award-winning agencies look for as you earn your advertising degree.

The School of Visual Development's BFA program provides a dynamic education in the art of scene-setting. The core curriculum emphasizes photography, figure modeling, form analysis, figure drawing, narrative principles, visual development for animation, character design, concept paintings, advanced exploration of perspective for video game design, and various other critical design disciplines.

Students in our MFA program benefit from a dynamic community of peers, visiting artists, and knowledgeable faculty members. All students receive individual studio spaces where they can develop their artistic practice. Access to George Washington University’s research resources allows students to enhance their practice with interdisciplinary considerations. Furthermore, Washington, D.C.’s abundant galleries and cultural events offer creative opportunities for students outside the classroom.

In this program, you’ll grow your passion and appreciation for art, while completing the foundational courses required to transfer to a four-year university, college or art school. You’ll develop your artistic skills and techniques through faculty instruction and hands-on studio work in ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking or sculpture.

The Visual Development MFA program provides advanced coursework in still life painting, figure drawing, character design, concept painting, layout design for animation, and other core skills of professional visual developers. The goal of each graduate student is the completion of a signature thesis book showcasing design work for a story-based project.

The School of Animation & Visual Effects BFA program provides students with the skills necessary to master today’s digital technology. Students choose one primary area of emphasis between visual effects, 3D modeling, 3D animation, 2D animation and stop motion, and storyboarding.

The MFA in Animation & Visual Effects program focuses on developing skills in any one of the many areas of expertise within the animation and visual effects industry. The program educates students in all aspects of animation and visual effects, from ideation to post-production. Communication, collaboration, and time management skills are emphasized throughout the program to ensure graduates are acclimated to the intense professional culture that awaits them.