North Carolina Art Schools and Colleges

North Carolina is committed to the arts, and boasts over 2,500 art organizations, including councils, centers, schools, festivals, publications, museums, and performance groups. Art and design workers in general can expect to see an increase of 12% in opportunities through 2012, while more specific fields have even more optimistic outlooks. Graphic designers and multimedia artists, for instance, are forecasted for a 21% increase, while fine artists, such as sculptures and painters, can look forward to 18% more positions.

North Carolina has something to offer everyone, from its pristine beaches and barrier islands to stunning mountain ranges, with museums, sporting events, restaurants, and so much more in between.

The Art Institutes

More Than 30 Schools Across North America
US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Animation (C,A,B,M), Apparel Design (A,B), CAD (A), Computer Design (C), Design, Design Management (B), Desktop Publishing (C), Digital Design (C,B), Drafting (A), Fashion Design (C,A,B), Fashion Merchandising (C,A), Film/Video (C,A,B,M), Game Design (C,A,B), Graphic Design (C,A,B,M), Industrial Design (A,B), Interior Design (C,A,B), Media Arts (B), Multimedia (C,A,B), Painting (B), Photography (C,A,B), Visual Communication (B), Web Site Design (C,A)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Our more than 30 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Burnaby, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minnesota, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Orange County - CA, San Diego, San Francisco, Schaumburg, Seattle, Tampa, Vancouver, Washington, and York - PA. Or Click Here to Learn About our Online Degree Programs.

King's College

322 Lamar Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204, US
(800) 768-2255

www.Education.org/kc/

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Animation, Graphic Design (C,A), Illustration, Multimedia

School of Communication Arts @ Digital Circus

3000 Wakefield Crossing Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27614, US


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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Animation (C,A), Computer Art/Design (C,A), Digital Design (C,A), Film/Video (C,A), Interior Design (C), Media Arts (C,A)

Introduction: Learn how a dedicated digital learning experience may help you grow your professional status. The School of Communication Arts has been pioneering advanced studies since 1992. Since its founding more than 10 years ago, the School of Communication Arts has grown to graduate students who have gained impressive credentials in the worlds of film, feature animation, advertising, computer gaming and beyond. An invitation to combine serious study in the digital arts and digital audio with informed professionals in the fields of filmmaking, animation, design, e-commerce, Internet design & Pro Tools production.

The Art Institute of Charlotte

3 Lakepointe Plaza
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217, US
(800) 557-7216

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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Digital Design (C), Fashion Merchandising (C,A,B), Graphic Design (A), Interactive Media (A), Interior Design (A,B), Media Arts (A), Web Site Design (C)

Introduction: The Art Institutes offer real-world education programs in design, media, fashion, and the culinary arts. Our more than 30 schools across North America are creative communities of people like you. Here, you'll get the competitive edge to succeed as a creative professional - in your field of interest! Click Here for more Information.

The Art Institute Online

Distance/Online Education - Available Everywhere,
(877) 872-8869

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Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Advertising (B), Design (B), Digital Design (C), Game Design (B), Graphic Design (A,B), Interactive Media (A,B), Interior Design (B), Web Site Design (C)

Introduction: Life is hard. Developing your skills doesn't have to be. That's why The Art Institute Online is introducing unique design programs offered totally online. As a Multimedia & Web Design or Graphic Design student you will learn the process of design -- from the basics to completed projects. Created for busy people like yourself, it's the first program that offers the convenience of learning the fundamentals of design via your computer and our easy-to-use virtual classroom software. Click Here for more Information.

Appalachian State University, Department of Art

731 Rivers St.
Boone, NC 28608, US
(828) 262-2120    Fax: (828) 262-6756

www.art.appstate.edu/ | admission@appstate.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Art Administration, Art Criticism, Art Education (C), Art History, Art-General (C), Calligraphy, Ceramics, Commercial Art (C), Computer Art/Design, Crafts, Design, Drawing, Enameling, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Fine Arts (C), Graphic Design (C), Illustration, Jewelry, Layout and Production, Lettering, Museum Studies, Paper Making, Photography, PrintMaking, Product Design, Sculpture, Studio Art (C), Typography, Web Site Design, Wood

Arts Center Of Henderson County, Programs and Events

538-A North Main Street, 2nd Floor
Hendersonville, NC 28792, US
(828) 693-8504    Fax: (828) 697-5765

theartscenterofhc.com/programstab.html | artsctr@bellsouth.net

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Sculpture

Barton College, Department of Art

Box 5000
Wilson, NC 27893, US
(800) 345-4973 or (252) 399-6300

www.barton.edu/SchoolofArts&Sciences/Art/index.htm | ktew@ barton.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art History, Art-General (B), Ceramic Design, Ceramics, Desktop Publishing, Electronic Design, Fine Arts (B), Graphic Design, Painting, Photography

Bennett College, Visual Arts Department

900 E. Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401, US
(336) 273-4431 or (336) 517-1526    Fax: (336) 378-0511

www.bennett.edu/arts/curriculum.htm | aadams@bennett.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Art-General

Black Mountain Center For The Arts, Art Classes

225 W State St.
Black Mountain, NC 28711, US
(828) 669-0930

www.blackmountainarts.org/ | bmsca@mindspring.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Ceramics, Crafts, Drawing, Painting, Photography

Braitman Studio

9313-C Monroe Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28277, US
(704) 846-1369    Fax: (704) 846-0167

braitmanstudio.com/ | braitmanstudio@aol.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Ceramics, Painting, Sculpture

Brooklyn Arts- Formerly Deep Ellum School of Art

805 N. Fourth St.
Wilmington, NC 28401, US
(910) 352-7565

brooklynarts.net/ | hlpeace@aol.com

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General

Campbell University, Department of Art

P.O. Box 488, Baldwin Hall
Buies Creek, NC 27506, US
(800) 334-4111

www.campbell.edu/coas/art/index.html | hrush@mailcenter.campbell.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Design, Desktop Publishing, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Cape Fear Community College, Technical and Vocational Programs

411 N Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401, US
(910) 362-7000

cfcc.net/programf.html | lkasyan@capefear.cc.nc.us

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (A), Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Interior Design (A), Painting, Photography

Carolyns Art Studio

319 S Sharon Amity Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211, US
(704) 364-2032

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing, Painting

Catawba Valley Community College, Furniture Technology Division

2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602, US
(828) 327-7000, ext. 4364    Fax: (828) 327-7276

www.cvcc.edu/prog_study/furn/ | dturbyfi@cvcc.cc.nc.us

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Furniture Design (A), Interior Design

Chowan College, Department of Visual Arts

200 Jones Drive
Murfreesboro, NC 27855, US
(252) 398-6306

www.chowan.edu/acadp/art/default.htm | rupscc@chowan.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Graphic Design (B), Studio Art (B)

Cleveland County Arts Council Inc.

111 S Washington St.
Shelby, NC 28150, US
(704) 484-2787

www.ccartscouncil.org/classes.htm

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing, Painting

Community School of the Arts, Visual Art

345 N. College Street
Suite 413
Charlotte, NC 28202, US
(704) 377-4187

www.csarts.org/visualarts.htm | registration@csarts.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Paper Making, Sculpture

Davidson College, Department of Art

315 North Main Street
Davidson, NC 28036, US
(704) 892-2344    Fax: (704) 894-2691

www2.davidson.edu/academics/acad_depts/art/entrypage1.html | kafilar@davidson.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B), Drawing, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art

Duke University, Department of Art and Art History

112 East Duke Building Box 90764
Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27708, US
(919) 684-2224    Fax: (919) 684-4398

www.duke.edu/web/art/ | DeptAAH@duke.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History (B,D), Art-General (B)

East Carolina University, School of Art

Greenville, NC 27858-4353, US
(252) 328-1282

www.ecu.edu/art/ | dorseym@mail.ecu.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (B,M), Art History (B), Art-General (B), Ceramics, Commercial Art, Communication Design, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Fine Arts (B,M), Metals, Painting, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (M), Wood

Elizabeth City State University, Department of Art

1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909, US
(252) 335-3347

www.ecsu.edu/ECSU/AcadDept/Art/art_body.html

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General (B), Ceramics, Computer Art/Design, Design, Drawing, Fibers/Textiles/Weaving, Film/Video, Interior Design, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture

Elon College, Department of Art

2700 Campus Box
Elon College, NC 27244-2010, US
(800) 334-8448

www.elon.edu/catalog/courses/art/ | web@elon.edu.

Explore! Creative Learning Center, Monart Drawing School - Cornelius

The Blake House
21000 Torrance Chapel Rd
Cornelius, NC 28034, US
(866) 545-5927

www.jillyart.com/ | jillian@giftedandtalented.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing

Explore! Creative Learning Center, Monart Drawing School - Matthews

107B North Trade St.
Matthews, NC 28105, US
(866) 545-5927

www.jillyart.com/ | jillian@giftedandtalented.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing

Explore! Creative Learning Center, Monart Drawing School

2761 NC Highway 55
Apex, NC 27502, US
(866) 545-5927

www.jillyart.com/ | jillian@giftedandtalented.org

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art-General, Drawing

Fayetteville State University, Department of the Performing and Fine Arts

1200 Murchison Rd Newbold Station
Fayetteville, NC 28301, US
(910) 486-1371

www.uncfsu.edu/fah/ | hjenkins@uncfsu.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art History, Art-General, Drawing, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Painting

Gardner-Webb University, Department of Fine Arts

PO Box 997
Boiling Springs, NC 28017, US
(704) 434-2361

www.gardner-webb.edu/GWU/main/finearts.html | fadept@gardner-webb.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: 3D Design, Drawing, Fiber/Textile Design, Painting, Sculpture

Greensboro College, Department of Art

815 W Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401-1875, US
(800) 346-8226

www.gborocollege.edu | bkowski@gborocollege.edu

Courses and/or Programs Sample*: Art Education (B), Art History, Ceramics, Design, Drawing, Painting, Photography, PrintMaking, Sculpture, Studio Art (B)