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 at Pitt-Bradford?
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:
- Creativity
- Communication
- Open-Mindedness
- Organization
- Planning
- Process Oriented Projects
- Flexibility
- Collaborative and Independent Problem Solving
Job titles:
- Acting Coach
- Artist
- Art Director
- Arts Management
- Casting Director
- Costumer
- Critic
- Exhibit Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Music Director
- Music Historian
- Photographer
- Playwright
- Pre-Art Therapy
- Pre-Music Therapy
- Producer
- Set Designer
- Talent Manager
- Theater Manager
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IA 0101
Arts AwarenessThis 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
Digital Photography IThis 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
In addition to the major’s requirements, you’ll choose two emphasis areas: studio art or digital graphic design, music, theater or creative writing.
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