
Interdisciplinary Arts - BA
Turn your passion for art, music, theater or writing into a career in which you create, investigate, problem solve, perform and critique.
WHY STUDY INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS?
The goal of the Interdisciplinary Arts major is to produce individuals who are deeply arts-aware; who create, investigate, problem-solve, perform, and critique effectively; who have insight into the ways that the arts define, sustain, and depend upon society; and who can communicate ideas and opinions about the arts. Students are prepared to negotiate between a variety of fields in the arts.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The Interdisciplinary Arts major at Pitt-Bradford provides students with a cross-curricular education in the arts that emphasizes creative problem solving and investigation. The program explores thematic relationships between the fine and performing arts through a combination of theoretical inquiry and experiential learning.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS?
EXPLORE! INVESTIGATE! LEARN! CREATE! PROBLEM-SOLVE!
You will develop skills in:
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Creativity
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Communication
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Open-Mindedness
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Organization
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Planning
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Process Oriented Projects
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Flexibility
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Collaborative and Independent Problem Solving
Job titles:
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Acting Coach
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Artist
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Art Director
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Arts Administration
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Arts Management
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Assistant Gallery Museum Curator
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Casting Director
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Continuing Education
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Conservator
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Costumer
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Critic
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Educator
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Entrepreneur
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Exhibit Designer
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Graphic Designer
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Illustrator
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Masters Programs
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Movie Theater Manager
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Music Director
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Music Historian
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Performing Careers
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Photographer
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Playwright
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Pre-Art Therapy
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Pre-Biblio Therapy
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Pre-Drama Therapy
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Pre-Music Therapy
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Producer
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Program Planner
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Set Designer
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Sound Designer
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Special Events Coordinator
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Stage Manager
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Talent Manager
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Theater Manager
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Tour Guide
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Writer/Editor
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IA 0101
Course 1 NameArts AwarenessCourse 1 DescriptionThis arts seminar course encourages an integrated exploration and analysis of the arts. The course is taught in the hybrid format in which students attend a weekly seminar, engage in online course activities, and attend arts events. An important focus of the course is on various interdisciplinary approaches to the arts. Several events are made available for the students each term through the college's spectrum series. -
ART 0113
Course 2 NameDigital Photography ICourse 2 DescriptionThis course is an introduction to digital photography and imaging. Emphasis will be placed on digital applications, processes, and concepts in the production of a body of contemporary photographic inquiry. A digital camera is required. GE: Arts -
MUSIC 0215
Course 3 NameDigital Music CreationCourse 3 DescriptionDance music, hip-hop, R&B, pop, indie, all of these (and more) make use of the techniques of digital music creation. Students interested in creating their own digital music can enroll in this hands-on course to begin their own exploration of music software and hardware. Using programs like Audacity, Ableton Live, and Reason, students will complete a series of creative projects as they learn to record and manipulate their own sounds and songs. This class satisfies a GE: Arts requirement. -
THEA 0103
Course 4 NameTheatre Practicum: PerformanceCourse 4 DescriptionStudents learn how to perform in a theatrical production by developing a system for character development, line memorization, rehearsals, and all the other production systems. A student needs no theatrical experience in order to try out for a role.
Interdisciplinary arts is a brilliant program, and the opportunities are endless.Manu Gajanan of Bradford
In addition to the major’s requirements, you’ll choose two emphasis areas: studio art or digital graphic design, music, theater or creative writing.