Undergraduate Arts Education

 

 


WHY THE CORCORAN SCHOOL AT GW?

 

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GROUNDBREAKING PRESTIGE

Since 1878, the Corcoran School has long been synonymous with innovative arts education. 

The Corcoran prepares the next generation of artists and leaders who are ready to begin making an impact.

 

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LEADING FACULTY

Courses are taught by internationally recognized experts in art and design who are not only committed to your personal and professional growth, but also have ties to the most prestigious museums, performance spaces and art institutions in the world. 

 

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A DYNAMIC CULTURAL CITY

There’s no better place to explore freedom of expression than in the nation’s capital, home to many of the world’s most important, distinguished cultural institutions.

Within this thriving arts scene, students have the unique opportunity to take advantage of hands-on opportunities to intern at prestigious firms and galleries to learn how to facilitate social change through the arts.

 

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

Plug into a network of more than 270,000 alumni living in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world.

 


CORCORAN HIGHLIGHTS

 

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  • CLASS SIZE: Classes are small, and students receive one-on-one instructions in a variety of studio facilities, from the alternative process darkrooms to the digital Fab Lab to music practice rooms.
     
  • VIBRANT HOME IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Tap into the nerve center of international culture and government, where policy makers, NGO’s and cultural institutions come together.
     
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Through classes and initiatives, students and faculty connect with the D.C. community and promote creativity and positive social change. 
     
  • VISIBILITY: With access to our beautiful exhibition spaces, world-class research facilities and well-connected faculty and alumni, you will have an opportunity to present your work to a global audience.
     
  • RESOURCES: GW offers merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for eligible students, as well as Yellow Ribbon benefits for eligible military families.

 


WHERE OUR ALUMNI WORK:


 

 

ABC NEWS, Apple, Discovery Communications, Hirshhorn Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Public Radio, Shakespeare Theatre, Sotheby’s, The Kennedy Center