The BA in the arts is a broad-based liberal arts degree program designed for students who are passionate about the arts but wish to explore alternatives to the institute's discipline-specific degree programs. Students will gain an increased understanding of the theoretical, historical and cultural forces that shape the arts, through an open-ended path for exploration and development of a range of skills that will be valuable for advanced study in multiple disciplines. The major includes a common core for all students, and students choose a focus from: an individualized focus designed by the student and subject to approval by the institute's standards committee and the dean's office arts administration historical and theoretical studies in the arts Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: Students pursuing the historical and theoretical studies focus area must demonstrate foreign language proficiency. Remaining focus areas do not have a second language requirement. First Required Math Course: MAT 117 - College Algebra. OR MAT 119 OR MAT 142 Program Math Intensity:program math intensity general General

As the population in the state of Arizona grows, numerous arts organizations are developing to provide cultural and artistic experiences for our residents. These organizations will need and demand individuals with the necessary critical thinking skills who understand the impact the arts have on society and who will be passionate employees committed to the arts. This program will provide the skill set necessary for careers as: arts administrators arts critics media arts authors and publishers museum curators and directors public art specialists Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 22.44% $64,790 Archivists 6.5% $46,750 Art Directors 11.67% $81,260 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $62,330 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 7.86% $58,040 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12.62% $41,630 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 9.19% $40,170 Commercial and Industrial Designers Green OccupationGreen 8.97% $60,760 Compliance Managers Green Occupation Bright OutlookBright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Craft Artists 7.2% $26,650 Curators 22.98% $48,800 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio 9.79% $70,660 Film and Video Editors 11.86% $52,940 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 8.98% $44,600 Graphic Designers Bright Outlook 12.91% $44,010 Investment Fund Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Multimedia Artists and Animators 14.15% $60,830 Museum Technicians and Conservators 25.55% $38,010 Photographers 11.54% $28,860 Producers 9.79% $70,660 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Bright Outlook 8.85% $54,270 Sound Engineering Technicians 6.29% $46,750 Technical Directors/Managers 9.79% $70,660 Web Developers not available