School of the Arts
Academic Departments
Explore programs in art and design, music, and theatre and dance.
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ART AND DESIGN
Our educational experiences prepare you for a career in art, design, art education,
art history, or museum studies.
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MUSIC
Whether you pursue performance, composition, education, scholarship or plan to blend
your love of music with other interests, our programs will help you reach your goals.
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THEATRE AND DANCE
Enjoy extensive professional training and instruction while building connections through
industry showcases.
Interdisciplinary Programs
Explore next-level opportunities that combine programs from across departments and schools.
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ELECTRONIC ARTS
Push yourself to the next level in an award-winning program that allows you to create the things you love, from video games and apps to movies and albums.
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MUSICAL THEATRE
Ranked as one of North America's best pre-Broadway training programs, we offer a robust
and challenging combination of music, theatre/acting and dance curriculum.