APPLY NOW

The College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona offers liberal arts (Bachelor of Arts) and professional undergraduate (Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music) degrees, through the School of Art, School of Dance, Fred Fox School of Music and School of Theatre, Film and Television.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are broadly constructed programs where students develop an understanding of their primary academic area, called their major. Their studies are matched by the completion of a required minor, often selected to complement the major. Applicants to the BA degrees will sometimes need to successfully complete an additional College of Fine Arts application process and be admitted to a specific major (BA Art History, BA Studio Art & BA Live & Immersive Arts do not require additional applications).

  • Art History
  • Film & Television
  • Music (Emphasis: Instrumental Studies, Integrated Studies, Musicology/Ethnomusicology/Theory, Vocal Studies)
  • Studio Art
  • Theatre Arts
  • Live & Immersive Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degrees

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees are designed for students who want to focus on specific academic, artistic, and career preparation in their arts disciplines. Applicants to the BFA degrees must successfully complete a College of Fine Arts application process and be admitted to a specific major. The application will include an audition/portfolio review process. There may be additional mandatory reviews for continuation in certain professional programs.

  • Art & Visual Culture Education (Emphasis: Teaching or Community Museums)
  • Studio Art (Emphasis: 2D, 3D & Extended Media, Illustration + Design, Photography)
  • Dance
  • Film & Television
  • Musical Theatre
  • Theatre Production (Emphasis: Design & Technology or Professional Actor Training)

Bachelor of Music (BM) Degrees

The Bachelor of Music (BM) degrees are designed for students who want to focus on specific academic, artistic, and career preparation in their arts disciplines. Applicants to the BM degrees must successfully complete a College of Fine Arts application process and be admitted to a specific major. The application will include an audition/portfolio review process.

  • Composition
  • Jazz Studies
  • Music Education
  • Performance (Instrumental or Voice)

For more specific degree information, view the School’s website.

School of Art
School of Dance
Fred Fox School of Music
School of Theatre, Film and Television

Interdisciplinary Degrees:

Live & Immersive Arts

CFA Student Services

Melanie J Marsh Program Assistant
melaniejmarsh@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-626-1194
Photo of
Kimberly Moore Financial Aid Professional II
kmoore657@arizona.edu
Slonaker House, Room 201
520-276-5935
Photo of
Blanca Payne Associate Director, Student Success
blancapayne@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1778
Ms. Norma Ayon Associate Director, Advising
nayon@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1301
Photo of
Kimberly Ann Valdez Academic Advisor I
kavaldez@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 111
520-621-1778
Karin Nolan Assistant Professor of Practice | Assistant Professor, Music
knolan@arizona.edu
Music Bldg, Room 159
520-621-7470
Photo of

Facebook Feed

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
21 hours ago
Arizona Arts

Alex Yonkovich (BFA '15, Dance) returned to the The University of Arizona School of Dance recently as a guest professor for a two-week visit. Over the past few years she has been performing in "The Beatles LOVE" by Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas.

“I was reminded of the support that is offered by both your peers as well as the faculty all wanting each dancer to be their best and discover their voice," said Yonkovich

Read the full story here | bit.ly/406gx8l

#dance #uarizonadance #cirquedusoleilbeatleslove #uarizona #schoolofdance #universitydance Arizona Alumni
... See MoreSee Less

Alex Yonkovich (BFA 15, Dance) returned to the The University of Arizona School of Dance recently as a guest professor for a two-week visit. Over the past few years she has been performing in The Beatles LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas. 

“I was reminded of the support that is offered by both your peers as well as the faculty all wanting each dancer to be their best and discover their voice, said Yonkovich

Read the full story here | http://bit.ly/406gx8l

#dance #uarizonadance #cirquedusoleilbeatleslove #uarizona #schoolofdance #universitydance Arizona Alumni
2 days ago
Arizona Arts

The North American premiere of "The Linda McCartney Retrospective" opened last month at the Center for Creative Photography. As a part of the CCP campus engagement campaign Paul McCartney answered student questions about Linda and her journey with photography.
To read what Paul has to say, click the 🔗 below!
bit.ly/3ltW52n

#LindaMcCartney #CenterForCreativePhotography #CCP #Photography #ColorPhotography #Tucson #TucsonArizona #Arizona #McCartney #LindaAtCCP #LindaRetrospective #PhotographyExhibition
... See MoreSee Less

The North American premiere of The Linda McCartney Retrospective opened last month at the Center for Creative Photography. As a part of the CCP campus engagement campaign Paul McCartney answered student questions about Linda and her journey with photography. 
To read what Paul has to say, click the 🔗 below!
https://bit.ly/3ltW52n

#LindaMcCartney #CenterForCreativePhotography #CCP #Photography #ColorPhotography #Tucson #TucsonArizona #Arizona #McCartney #LindaAtCCP #LindaRetrospective #PhotographyExhibition
2 days ago
Arizona Arts

New opportunities for cultivating arts research … Interest and support for research in the arts has been on the rise on campus. Faculty members in the College of Fine Arts have four new opportunities to cultivate arts research, including the University of Arizona Office of Research Innovation and Impact production seed grants, the Udall Center Fellowships and more.

🔗 Link in bio.
... See MoreSee Less

New opportunities for cultivating arts research … Interest and support for research in the arts has been on the rise on campus. Faculty members in the College of Fine Arts have four new opportunities to cultivate arts research, including the University of Arizona Office of Research Innovation and Impact production seed grants, the Udall Center Fellowships and more.
 
🔗 Link in bio.
Load more