We do different, differently
Welcome to the College of Fine and Applied Arts, a caring community of global thought and practice leaders.
We are scholars, makers, doers, dreamers, and builders with an unwavering commitment to excellence, advocacy, innovation and inclusion. We demonstrate this commitment by honoring the varied lived experiences of our award-winning faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners; and by supporting diverse interests, ambitions, methodologies and approaches to our disciplines.
Our student-first and transdisciplinary approach to learning combined with a steadfast belief in the power of experiential learning helps us create an interwoven network of scholars and practitioners collectively dedicated to addressing the salient issues that underpin our anchor mission. We illustrate this dedication by actively engaging with local communities in deep and meaningful ways.
Latest News
Theatre and Dance Professor, Marianne Adams, to Carry the University Banner at the HSOM/ CFAA Spring 2025 Commencement May 8, 2025
The College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University is proud to announce that Professor Marianne Adams, a distinguished leader... Theatre and Dance, Fine and Applied Arts
Appalachian State University Students and Alumni Shine in "Embers" Exhibition May 7, 2025
BOONE, NC — May 6, 2025 — The Department of Art at Appalachian State University proudly announces strong representation in the "Embers
Art, Fine and Applied Arts
Taylor Walker’s Rise to Success in the Design World Apr 30, 2025
Even as a student at Appalachian State University, Taylor Walker stood out.
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