Colleges and conservatories that specialize in the performing and visual arts, or that have strong arts departments, are a way for students to take their love of the arts to the next level. Whether you want to specialize in vocal or instrumental performance; conducting; dance; sculpture; drawing; digital arts, such as graphic design and gaming; acting; screenwriting; filmmaking; drama; conducting; arts therapy; arts management; or teaching, there is a program to fit your financial and geographic requirements. There are arts programs at colleges, universities and conservatories in the United States and overseas, and many schools offer the chance to study the arts abroad for a semester or year.
Bard College at Simons Rock is small, selective, intensive college of the liberal arts and sciences that offers an education with immediate practical value and lasting implications. Students enter the college after completing 10th or 11th grade, creating a unique environment of dedicated scholars...(more)
Drexel’s Westphal College prepares students who are passionate about design, media and performing arts to succeed in these competitive fields. We offer 18 undergraduate and 9 graduate majors, including top-ranked programs in Game Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Product Design, and Graphic Design...(more)
The College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona has a world-class reputation. The UArizona College of Fine Arts offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the School of Art, the School of Dance, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre, Film & Television...(more)
Harcum is a two-year independent residential college located near Philadelphia--the first college in Pennsylvania authorized to grant associate degrees. Our Art & Design Center offers degrees in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Interior Design...(more)
The Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts at the University of Houston, is a dynamic powerhouse of creativity and collaboration in one of America’s most culturally diverse cities...(more)
Laguna College of Art + Design has a location like no other, in a beachside community that lives and breathes creativity -- Laguna Beach, California. Laguna College of Art + Design's extensive foundation program gives a thorough preparation for excellence in your chosen field...(more)
Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. CCAD has 11 undergraduate majors in its Bachelor of Fine Arts program and Master’s programs that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level...(more)
The College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico nurtures creative thinking and supports innovative work across all disciplines by providing in-depth training and mentoring in the complex skills necessary for achievement in the arts. ..(more)
The Eskenazi School is where artists, designers, and merchandisers find their community and shape their skills with guidance from expert creatives. Our graduates go on to become innovators, artists, designers, and retail industry leaders. We are dedicated to preparing students for a wide range of careers, and foster one of the most important skills in today’s job market—creativity—along with the ability to collaborate, think critically, and approach problems creatively...(more)
Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich art-and-design community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries...(more)
The College of Arts & Media at CU Denver knows that talented creators and innovators deserve careers doing what they love. CAM leverages the real-world experience of acclaimed (and connected) faculty and the location of the college—in the heart of Denver’s thriving artistic, creative, and entertainment industry...(more)
Creative, innovative, imaginative - this is what it means to be a Seton Hill University student! Seton Hill has a passion for the arts. It is reflected in the work of students and faculty who thrive as a community of artists, musicians performers, therapists and educators. For more information, visit our website...(more)
School of performing and visual arts at the University of California, Irvine. Bachelor's and Master's degrees offered in Art, Dance, Drama, and Music. Programs are among the top-ranked nationally...(more)
Located in the heart of London, UK, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has a long reputation of developing talented creatives who enjoy success across the globe. From Oscar-winning actors to Tony Award-winning sound designers, every area of performance and production is covered by our courses. ..(more)
Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) in Syracuse, New York, is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art design, scholarship, and commentary. Unleash your powers of expression at VPA! ..(more)
Focused on the idea of direct and intensely creative education, the Corcoran offers 22 bachelors and masters degrees in the visual and performing arts, as well as in art history, interior architecture and museum studies...(more)
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. ..(more)
The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University trains professional visual, musical and theatrical artists who are serious about both their art and Christian faith. Staffed by highly trained and world-class artists, musicians, actors, dancers, theatrical designers, and scholars...(more)
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the nation's most influential art and design schools, offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum designed to provide students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities...(more)
Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) is a leading UK university offering three year undergraduate and one year graduate programmes in art, design and media disciplines. For 170 years NUA has offered studio-based, practice-led learning that prepares graduates for success in the creative industries. ..(more)
