• Study art in and around Wilmington, NC.topsail beach, nc image by Penny Williams from Fotolia.com
  
  Wilmington, North Carolina, with its proximity to the beach and its historic downtown on the Cape Fear River, has attracted numerous artists to the area. For those interested in pursuing an education in the arts, Wilmington has one good option. Beyond this, students will have to seek art colleges a little further away from the Carolina coast.
  
  

UNCW's College of the Arts and Sciences

• The University of North Carolina Wilmington is the only university in the town, but it offers several courses of study in the fine arts. Students here may earn their degree, or simply audit courses, in five departments: Art & Art History, Creative Writing, Film Studies, Music and Theater. In terms of visual art, a BA or a minor in Art History and a BA or minor in Studio Art are possibilities. The Creative Writing department offers an MFA and a BFA wherein students may study fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting and publishing/editing.
  
  The Department of Film Studies works closely with Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington, which is the largest studio not located in California. Students who pursue film may receive a BA in Film Studies. The Department of Music promotes student ensembles (i.e. in jazz or wind symphony) and offers a Bachelor of Music in Performance, a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
  
  University of North Carolina Wilmington
  
  601 S. College Rd
  
  Wilmington, N.C. 28403
  
  910-962-3000
  
  uncw.edu
  
  

NCSU's College of Design

• Students may also be interested in North Carolina State University's College of Design in Raleigh, which is approximately two-and-a-half hours away from Wilmington. NCSU's Design School offers degree programs in Architecture, Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Landscape Architecture. Those studying in the Department of Architecture may pursue a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture.
  
  The Department of Art & Design extends a Bachelor in Design Studies with optional concentrations in Businesss Administration or Non-Profit Studies. Graduate and undergraduate degrees are available in Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Landscape Design. A Ph.D. in Design is also an option.
  
  NC State University
  
  College of Design
  
  Campus Box 7701
  
  Raleigh, NC 27695
  
  919-515-8306
  
  ncsu.edu
  
  

ECU's College of Fine Arts and Communications

• Also roughly two-and-a-half hours outside of Wilmington, East Carolina University's College of Fine Arts and Communications is home to the following academic departments: Art & Design, Communication, Music and Theatre/Dance. Students are, as of 2010, able to complete a BFA in Cinematic Arts and Media Production and an MA in Communication (in addition to the BS in Communication).
  
  The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Music Therapy, Theory/Composition and Performance. Master of Music degrees include Music Education, Music Education with a concentration in Music Therapy, Theory/Composition/Musicology and Performance. A BFA is available through the Department of Theatre in Professional Actor Training, Musical Theatre, Theatre Design and Production, Stage Management, Theatre Education and Theatre for Youth. Students may also seek a BA in Theatre Arts.
  
  East Carolina University
  
  College of Fine Arts and Communication
  
  107 Erwin Building
  
  Greenville, NC 27858
  
  252-328-1282
  
  ecu.edu