Virginia Tech's School of Visual Arts (SOVA) in Blacksburg, VA, offers a comprehensive education within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design. It provides a dynamic balance of intensive studio practice and critical study in art history and theory, fostering creativity and critical thinking. With programs spanning traditional studio art, graphic design, and cutting-edge creative technologies, alongside art history and material culture, SOVA prepares students for diverse paths. Faculty are practicing artists and scholars who guide students through hands-on learning and theoretical exploration, equipping them with the skills and visual literacy needed for careers in the arts and related fields. The school embraces both established methods and emerging digital media, creating a vibrant environment for artistic and intellectual growth.
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Virginia Tech (VT), formally the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It also has educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college.
