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Take advantage of what the University of West Georgia has to offer. UWG boasts 87 programs of study.

UWG offers an exciting, diverse curriculum that allows its students to flourish and become community and world leaders.

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careers

Our graduates go on to successful and rewarding careers in the arts, both in front of and behind the scenes. Here are just a few examples:

Arranger, Composer
Actor on Stage and Screen
Artist
Arts Administrator
Conservator
Educator
Entrepreneur, Business Owner
Graphic Designer
Museum Curator
Orchestra Musician
Producer and Production Assistant
Screenwriter
Stage and Set Designer
Studio Musician

Join Us in the Audience

We invite both campus and community to see our signature events throughout the academic year and support our student artists.

Your arts journey starts here.

We celebrate the arts and give our students the intensive, individualized training needed to become creative professionals in visual arts, music, and theatre. We welcome you to explore our programs and active event schedule, with roles waiting for you front and backstage, in the gallery, and in the audience.

Programs

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Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentrations in animation, art education, ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, and ceramics

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Music

Bachelor of Music with concentrations in education, performance, and composition; Master of Music in education, 100% online, and in performance, in person

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Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentrations in acting and production and design; Certificate in Musical Theatre, with the Music Program

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Film

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Film pathway, offered in University College

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Gaming

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Gaming pathway, offered in University College

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Music and Industry

Bachelor of Interdisclipinary Studies with a Music and Industry pathway, offered in University College

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Music and Wellness

Bachelor of Interdisclipinary Studies with a Music and Wellness pathway, offered in University College