Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance ,BA
Art, Artist, Community Arts, Creativity, Digital Media, Media Arts, Music Management, Music Performance, Performer, Performing Arts, Videography, acting, design, music, production
Accelerated options for this program are not currently available to ASU Online students.
Start your career with multi-talented faculty. Create works of art and showcase them at ArtSpace West, perform under the lights of Second Stage West, direct short films, develop new sounds in the music studio, and engage with the latest design and technology in digital games.
The Bachelor of Arts program in interdisciplinary arts and performance is leading the way in interdisciplinary arts nationally, breaking traditional boundaries and allowing students to take their talents to new heights. Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis on interdisciplinary arts is continually inclusive, expanding, evolving and innovative, enabling students to shape their own unique creative pathways.
Students in both the online and immersion programs engage with nationally and internationally known faculty in collaborative investigation of many artistic disciplines in preparation for the complex and changing world through current approaches to aesthetic innovation.
Students in this major engage in practical and theoretical studies of visual, sonic, performance, game and interactive arts to become versatile artists.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location:
West Valley
or
Online
,
ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Performance and art transcend the boundaries of language and culture. Through unique study abroad experiences, interdisciplinary arts and performance students are able to deepen their understanding of their field and acquire a global lens through which to view the influence of culture on their art.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in a study abroad program provides students with the heightened cultural competency, leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates of the interdisciplinary arts and performance program have received extensive preparation for advanced education or careers as artists, performers and creative professionals. They have a solid foundation from which to pursue their dream in their chosen creative field. With skill sets that prepare them for professional and entrepreneurial opportunities, graduates tap into evolving professions and the expanding field of art practice.
Since 1992, graduates of the BA program in interdisciplinary arts and performance have gone on to many different occupations, such as:
- art administrator
- arts writer, scholar and critic
- composer and sound artist
- digital designer
- film and video editor
- recording artist
- theatre artist
- video and board game designer
- videographer
- visual artist in multiple mediums
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
|
3.2%
|
Not available
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|
|
4.7%
|
$50,660
|
|
|
5.0%
|
$50,990
|
|
|
1.0%
|
$62,360
|
|
|
1.1%
|
$62,940
|
|
|
1.2%
|
Not available
|
|
|
3.4%
|
$69,760
|
|
|
-1.2%
|
$60,670
|
|
|
6.7%
|
$85,320
|
|
|
15.2%
|
$83,240
|
School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
harcsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
