Art & Art History

The dynamic environment created here is fertile ground for those serious about art-making, design, research, critical discourse, and teaching. The faculty is dedicated to excellence and provides an open, respectful center for diversity and creative expression. Faculty members mentor students in innovation, critical thinking, technique, and exploration, with a focus on creating exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. This is an outstanding place for students to build a strong foundation for a creative career.

Student Experiences at the U

The Department of Art & Art History provides its majors and minors with a dynamic, open, and academically-rigorous learning environment for the study of global practice in art history and visual studies, studio art, art teaching, and communication design. Students studying studio art can specialize in: ceramics, illustration, painting and drawing, photography and digital imaging, printmaking, or sculpture and intermedia. There are also dedicated majors in art teaching and graphic design, several minor programs, and a certificate/minor in arts technology.

Transformative educational experiences Provided by the Department of Art & Art History have lasting benefits. Our rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum provides students the training to develop as artists, designers, educators, and scholars. The faculty and administration support students' artistic and scholarly investigations, leading to cultural relevance and impact.

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Department of Art & Art History

School of Dance

The School of Dance offers degree programs in ballet and modern dance while providing expanding opportunities and collaborations between the two. Alumni succeed globally as performers, choreographers, university faculty, administrators, scholars, videographers and solo artists. The school serves as a bridge to the professional dance world with multiple ties to local and regional companies. It honors and encourages both creative and scholarly research. The training is rigorous, exciting and includes many performance and choreographic opportunities.

Student Experiences at the U

Career Opportunities

In a modern workforce that highly values creative problem solving, graduates of the College of Fine Arts are uniquely positioned for success both in and out of the arts. Some go on to win Oscars, others lead record labels, perform all over the world, teach, further their education or use their highly transferable skills to other industries. Students can join ArtsForce, our award-winning program offering workshops, networking events and internship opportunities to help them transition into their careers.

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BFA, MFA (Audition required.)

Majors (BFA): Ballet; Emphasis in Ballet Teaching; Dance Teaching; Modern Dance

Minor: Modern Dance (Audition required.)

Certificate: Ballet Studio Teaching (For accepted students only.)

School of Dance

Film & Media Arts

Honoring the rich traditions and shared history of moving image making and study, the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah develops and supports independent artists across the spectrum of contemporary film and media arts, and prepares graduates to be active participants in the evolving media landscape.

Student Experiences at the U

Film & Media Arts students study creative and technical production, history, criticism, and theory. They have the freedom to tailor the degree across multiple areas of interest including documentary, narrative and experimental filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, sound production, critical studies, and new media. In applicable courses, they can check out equipment from the Film & Media Arts lab, including cameras, sound equipment, and lighting equipment. Our Multimedia Performance Lab can function as a virtual set or a film set, and is equipped with an 11’ x 22’ green screen. Students also have access to animation stations and computer labs. The department also provides two public screening opportunities each academic year, including the F&MAD Film Fest and the Spring Showcase. These film festivals allow students to experience the feeling of sharing their films with their community on the big screen.

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BA, MFA

Major Emphases (BA): Film & Media Arts; Emphases in Animation, Film Production, Media Arts Production

Minors: Animation Studies, Documentary Studies

Department of Film & Media Arts

School of Music

With world-class faculty, an inclusive, student-focused learning environment, and over 350 students in 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the School of Music fosters the next generation of performers, composers, scholars, and educators. The School of Music’s state-of-the-art facilities include four concert halls that support live streaming, an opera production center, a music library dedicated to student success, and a music technology studio with the latest gear.

Student Experiences at the U

Career Opportunities

In a modern workforce that highly values creative problem solving, graduates of the College of Fine Arts are uniquely positioned for success both in and out of the arts. Some go on to win Oscars, others lead record labels, perform all over the world, teach, further their education or use their highly transferable skills to other industries. Students can join ArtsForce, our award-winning program offering workshops, networking events and internship opportunities to help them transition into their careers.

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BA, BMus, MA, MMus, DMA, PhD (Audition required.)

Majors (BMus) Emphases: Classical Guitar Performance, Composition, History & Literature, Instrumental Performance, Jazz Composition, Jazz Performance, Music Education Choral, Music Education Instrumental, Music Theory, Organ Performance, Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, Vocal Performance

Major (BA): Music

Minors: Music (Audition required.), Music Technology

Certificate: Music Technology

School of Music

Theatre

The Department of Theatre’s faculty consists of artists and scholars who provide academic training, engaged learning, and creative exploration for students who wish to pursue careers in theatre, related fields, or advanced graduate education. The Department is committed to the highest standards of excellence, embraces equity and diversity, and promotes personal wellness and responsibility. It supports teaching, creative work, scholarship and service. Finally, it seeks to be a place where students and faculty learn and grow, explore, discover and innovate. It is a community of artists and scholars committed to transformative education with academic and creative endeavor.

Student Experiences at the U

Each area of emphasis provides extensive opportunities for hands-on learning and enrichment. All theatre majors have access to performance, production, design, and playwriting experiences through our full season of mainstage shows, specialized classes like our New Plays Workshop, internship programs and partnerships with professional theatres, and individual projects through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Students can expand their horizons even further through our London Study Abroad Program and workshops with world-renowned guest artists and organizations. Theatre Teaching students benefit from our connection to the CFA’s Arts Teaching Program, educational partnerships with Wasatch Elementary and the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Center, and our internationally award-winning Youth Theatre at the U.

Student organizations are another great way for Theatre students to get more out of their time at the U. For those who want to take a more active role in the department itself, organizations like the Student Advisory Council and the Department of Theatre JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee are ways for students to uplift their community, support their peers, and shape the department’s present and future.

Career Opportunities

In a modern workforce that highly values creative problem solving, graduates of the College of Fine Arts are uniquely positioned for success both in and out of the arts. Some go on to win Oscars, others lead record labels, perform all over the world, teach, further their education or use their highly transferable skills to other industries. Students can join ArtsForce, our award-winning program offering workshops, networking events and internship opportunities to help them transition into their careers.

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Degrees offered

BA, BFA (Audition or application required.)

Majors: Theatre (BFA, emphases in: Actor Training, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts Design, Stage Management); Theatre Teaching (BFA); Theatre Studies (BA)

Minor: Theatre

Department of Theatre