To successfully obtain a bachelor’s degree in art and performance, students should possess an appreciation for the spectrum of current art forms and an insatiable appetite for learning about historical and emerging mediums. Beneficial high school preparation includes four years of English and social science, including history; two to three years of a single foreign language; and at least one year of arts curriculum.

The combination of creativity, communication and critical thinking skills fostered by the School of Arts and Humanities (A&H) makes this degree applicable to a variety of occupations. Graduates with degrees in art and performance enjoy careers such as teaching or working in arts organizations and museum settings as commercial artists and independent artists. Some pursue graduate studies in fields such as law, medicine or the arts. The University’s Career Center is an important resource for students pursuing postgraduate employment. Licensed counselors are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.