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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING // Corcoran offers a hands-on and practical curriculum, designed to equip you with cutting-edge tools and frameworks to enhance your skills no matter your field of study.
INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES // From the Smithsonian to the National Endowment for the Arts to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum to Mark Cunningham, Inc., you can work and study at some of the most prestigious companies, galleries and design firms in the world—then take advantage of our remarkable track record for placement with top-ranked employers after graduation.
VISIBILITY // The CORCORAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND DESIGN at the George Washington University prepares its graduates to be the next generation of cultural leaders. Part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the school functions as an incubator for artists, designers and scholars, who learn from internationally renowned faculty at the intersection of creativity and social innovation. It is an academic experience like no other— inspiring students to research, create and innovate with the potential to shape the world around them.
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.
Top REASONS TO STUDY AT THE CORCORAN VIBRANT HOME IN WASHINGTON, DC // Tap into the nerve center of international culture and government, where policy makers, NGO’s and cultural institutions come together.
LEARN FROM LEADERS // Receive mentorship and instruction from internationally recognized faculty and visiting artists who will challenge you to further your development as thinkers, makers and leaders through critiques, lectures and residency programs.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT // Have an avenue to the most pressing issues of our time by sharing your critical ideas and acumen with national and international organizations.
INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH // Through a diverse intersection of creative and research-based practices, go beyond a single discipline to create an interdisciplinary framework for your profession.
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