The College of the Arts at Georgia State University is a destination for students who want to unlock and enhance their creativity with a serious arts education in a vibrant downtown setting.
Offering top degree programs in art, music, film, theatre and more, the College of the Arts connects students with Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries.
Through the college’s partnerships with the city’s cultural organizations, students combine their craft with training in entrepreneurship to ensure dynamic, successful careers.
Mission
To inspire and empower students and faculty to excel in arts creation, scholarship, pedagogy and entrepreneurship.
Vision
COTA will be the model for 21st-century arts education and practice, making the arts visible, vital and innovative.
Established in 2016, the college includes the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, the School of Film, Media & Theatre, the School of Music,the Office of Educational Outreach and the Rialto Center for the Arts.