Graduates from the College of Fine Arts are prepared to seek a variety of professional careers in the arts.  Through various academic programs, students gain in-depth instruction coupled with practical training.  This Career Resource Center web site section is designed to provide information about the various majors in the College of Fine Arts, possible career opportunities related to these majors, and resources for finding more information. 

School of Music
College of Fine Arts

The School of Music offers various degrees for individuals who are interested in pursuing music as a career. Areas of specialization within the department of music include performance, theory, composition, music history, church music, and music combined with an outside field.

Department of Theater
College of Fine Arts

The Department of Theater offers degrees in all aspects of theatrical performance, including acting, music theater or dance, production, costume design, lightening design, and scene design. Graduates from the Department of Theater are prepared for careers in a variety of settings, including Broadway-style productions, touring shows, regional theaters, dinner theaters, summer theaters, operas, university theaters, community theaters, television, film, teaching, industry, therapy, and consulting. Careers in the business end of the industry include personal manager, concert promoter, business manager, booking agent, tour coordinator, advance person, road manager and press agent. Careers in performing and writing include, show group, dance band, conductor, studio musician, actor, soap opera actor, dancer, ballet dancer, choreographer, clown, comedian, model, songwriter, playwright, screenwriter, or scriptwriter. Careers in radio may include program director, music director, disc jockey, radio talk show host, news reported, promotion director, community affairs director, advertising salesperson, or advertising copywriter. Careers in television, film and video may include producer, director, production assistant, camera operator, floor manager, location scout, location manager, casting director, scenic designer, costume designer, hairstylist, makeup artist, property master, television talk show host, video jockey, page, promotion director, production assistant, editor, press agent and unit publicist. Careers in halls, clubs, theater, and arenas may include facility director, resident stage manager, resident sound technician, and nightclub manager.


Department of Art
College of Fine Arts

The Department of Art offers various majors leading to degrees. These majors are designed for students who plan to enter professional careers in visual art or design, to teach art, or pursuegraduate study. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in the following areas: printmaking, sculpture, drawing, painting, ceramics, electronic intermedia, creative photography, and graphic design. The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in Art History and Art Education as well as in General Arts Studies.