College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)

Open to all majors, the Animation Minor offers a curriculum focused on production, creative storytelling, social issue documentary, and artistic experimentation.

The  Graphic Design Certificate  is  for working adults with a 4-year baccalaureate undergraduate degree from an accredited institution  who seek to gain the skills and competency to advance into a career in graphic design or gain skills to enhance their current work.

The evening raised $162,500 and featured a cocktail reception, dinner on Merchant Hall Stage, special tributes to Honorees Marion Wall and Dominion Energy, a lively after-party, and more.

Death has been the constant companion in Steven Luu’s life—from war-torn Vietnam to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. But through art, Luu, now an MFA student at George Mason University’s School of Art, has discovered peace, purpose, and a path to healing.

Obituary for William F. Reeder, Founding Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University, provided by his family.

My name is Trisha Dahal, and I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a major in Art and Visual Technology, specializing in Studio Arts and Photography.

This immersive program is thoughtfully designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of studio art and new media, fostering analytical thinking, creativity, and hands-on experiences. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art and Visual Technology (AVT) is a 120-credit program that caters to individuals who aspire to become  professional visual artists or pursue advanced studies in the arts at the graduate level.

The new College of Visual and Performing Arts special topics course AVT 496 focuses on furniture design and is offered through the university’s School of Art. As a part of the course, the students will tour the National Gallery of Art and put what they’ve learned to practice by identifying and recommending ways to create a more welcoming environment for people to experience the art.

George Mason University Korea, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Korea, the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and Coupang, will host the '2025 Korea-U.S.-Japan eSports Tournament,' a global initiative to foster strategic thinking, teamwork, and digital engagement among young gamers from Korea, the U.S., and Japan.

Renowned American composer Ricky Ian Gordon will offer masterclasses, coaching, and public presentations in a week-long residency with the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music. During Mason Opera’s spring performances of his opera “27”, Gordon will introduce each performance with his insights about this unique and engaging opera, based on Gertrude Stein's famed Paris salon at 27 Rue de Fleurus.