Raleigh is located in North Carolina, US. The city is home of numerous public, community and private (for profit) higher education facilities. Along with academic excellence the institutions are known for sports and recreational events.

Studying arts and design is useful for students seeking a career in fine arts, media, art history, graphic design or animation. This kind of program often focuses on how art is created and displayed to great effect.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.