Arts (BA in the Arts) ,BA
Administrator, Art, Designer, Entertainment Industry, arts, design your own degree
Are you interested in the cultural industries? Are you driven and passionate? Do you want to explore the breadth of art and design practices? Then this unique transdisciplinary program might be right for you.
The BA in the arts is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for students who are passionate about the arts and design and interested in exploring multiple arts disciplines rather than specializing in one.
Students gain an increased understanding of the theoretical, historical and cultural forces that shape the cultural expression of arts and design. Students pursue open-ended paths to explore and develop a range of skills suitable for advanced study in multiple areas.
The major includes a common core for all students, and students may choose a focus from arts administration or entertainment design or they may design an individualized focus that is subject to approval by the institute's standards committee and the dean's office.
Los Angeles location
In Los Angeles, this program is not currently eligible for federal financial aid. Students seeking federal financial aid assistance or veterans interested in using GI Bill® benefits should consider another ASU campus.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
This Los Angeles location is not available for international students seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa. Visa-eligible students should consider another ASU campus.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe, ASU at Los Angeles
- Second language requirement: No
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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
An ASU student who would like to change majors to one offered by the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
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.
Students whose program of study is in the arts have the ability to further their studies around the world. Equipped with the knowledge obtained in classes, students can explore cultural aesthetic practices while studying abroad, furthering their understanding and enhancing their portfolios.
As the population in the state of Arizona grows, numerous arts organizations are being developed to provide cultural and artistic experiences for the state's residents. These organizations need and demand individuals who understand the impact the arts have on society and who can be passionate employees committed to the arts. This program provides the necessary skill sets, including critical thinking, for such careers as:
- arts administrators
- arts critics
- entertainment designers
- media arts authors and publishers
- museum curators and directors
- public art specialists
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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8.2%
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$98,950
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6.1%
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$105,180
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3.2%
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$77,280
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3.9%
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$38,150
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6.7%
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$85,320
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5.2%
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$57,560
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1.0%
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$62,360
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2.0%
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$75,910
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3.4%
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$69,760
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8.2%
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$82,530
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Dean, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
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CDS 101
herbergeradvising@asu.edu
480-965-4495
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.
