Make your passion your profession

Gain the skills, opportunities and connections to turn your art into a career.

You're a creative leader and an imaginative innovator.

You're ready to take center stage — in your craft, your community and your career.

The arts are your passion.

Two opera singers in colorful costumes perform in the College of Charleston production of The Magic Flute.
Students in a Studio Arts painting class work on their paintings in reds, blues and grays.
A female violinist performs with other members of the orchestra in the background.
A male and a female College of Charleston student adjust a red dress of a dress form as part of costume design for the stage play "Dracula".
A female student uses a large roller to apply ink to a design to create a printmaking art piece.
 
 

From opera and costume design to painting and printmaking you'll master your craft and build the foundation for a successful creative career — wherever your art takes you.

At the College of Charleston, you'll find the technical training you need to master your craft, as well as the versatility to excel in any creative career.

You'll find countless opportunities to showcase your talent, from Piccolo Spoleto and the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art to the Sottile Theatre and Carnegie Hall.

You'll join a community of artists, performers, designers and innovators who understand your passion and will challenge you to imagine, inspire and create boldy.

Professional Training

Develop your skill under the guidance of nationally recognized faculty.

Career-Focused Education

Refine your creative talents while gaining employer-valued skills in leadership, marketing, tech and entreprenuership.

Creative Community
Connect with students and faculty who share your passion in a city rich with arts, culture and opportunity.

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Master Your Art. Launch Your Career.

Not sure what you want to study? Many of our students double major or add a minor to their primary area of study. From the stage to the studio to the cityscape, our programs give you the skills to create, lead and make an impact.