Student Engagement

Students receive valuable hands-on experience in an array of research methods, processes, and approaches in the creative fields through mentorship and 1:1 research training, working with leading faculty in the field. Complimenting their course instruction, students learn first-hand how to engage with the local community and industry partners with opportunities to participate in collaborative research projects with Qatar Foundation partner institutions as well as the home campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. And recent alumni participating in the research labs benefit from professional development opportunities and significant community engagement while building their own studio practice.