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The VCU KI program is in the Annex and the Depot building. The depot is shared with the cinema department, and the Annex is behind the depot and is shared with the dance department. KI has it's own rental equipment studio that has videography/sound/recording equipment ( I am not sure if you can borrow for cinema or photo/film). There are 3 or 4 computer labs dedicated specifically to KI (for undergrad and grad). You would have faub access to any studios, and would just need to check out equipment through the rental room. I personally do not know what graduate facilities for KI look like. Usually the thesis shows are hosted in the Anderson Gallery, and each student gets a dedicated room to their work that is free for them to alter. The depot space also has an infinite wall for KI students and sound studio in the Annex. I would say VCU has a great alumni network, and seems like faculty keep in touch with grad students/undergrad students after they graduate. Many students do group trips to NYC during the year, and broad st has a number of galleries (of course not NYC level). I can only speak for an undergraduate perspective, and can say it was easy for to find a fulltime design position after graduation. Seems like many people splinter off to other cities, we have a huge network in NYC.

Hey all! I went to VCU for undergrad for graphic design, and my partner went to VCU for fine arts. If you let me know what program you're in I can be probably of some use/help. I would look at the MFA thesis books/papers everyone publishes, they should be available to look at through the VCU library. Personally, I loved VCU and had a great time. I felt the program pushed me as a student, was competitive, and personable. I found that my faculty were incredibly responsive, and invested into me as a student. There are several computer labs to use, and at least one per program. The building are large a spacious, painting grads have really nice large studios with doors/walls that totally private. Large wood shop and screen printing studio as well. Richmond as a city is super laid back, the James river runs through the city, so expect lots of river days in the summer. Great food ( would recommend edo's squid, zzq, alewife, and ipanema) and lots of tattoo shops. It's fairly easy to get to NYC via bus on the train, bus or fly. I've lived in Richmond for 7 years, seems like a lot of people stick around after graduating. Rent is pretty cheap still, where you can get a room in a house between 550-700 or a one bedroom for like 1000 a month, within walking distance to your building. If you are in the fine arts (or KI) I recommend living in jackson ward, if you are in the design programs live in the fan. You don't necessarily need a car, but it's helpful for sure. There's an art supply store right on campus, and a lowes within a quarter of a mile. Richmond is a place you think you'll hate, and you end up loving. If you have any particular questions let me know, or DM me.