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Visual, Written, and Performing Arts

Career resources for the creators, the writers, and the entertainers.

  • You sometimes feel like you see the world differently than others
  • You like to work with your hands, whether it be typing, drawing, or building
  • Thinking creatively gives you joy and makes you feel strong
  • You like to express yourself in creative and original ways
  • You are a creative thinker and maker who wants to explore a wide variety of ways to put your artistic abilities to work after college

Creative Disciplines

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The Creators

Including, but not limited to:

  • Graphic Design
  • History of Art and Visual Culture
  • Illustration
  • Visual Art: Art Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Interdisciplinary Art, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture

The Creators

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The Writers

Including, but not limited to:

  • Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Media Arts/Journalism
  • Narrative Arts
  • Creative Writing

The Writers

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The Entertainers

Including, but not limited to:

  • Film and Television Arts
  • Theatre Arts
  • Dance
  • Music: General, Composition, Performance

The Entertainers

Still Deciding?

Still deciding on a major? That’s okay! Chat with one of our Career Counselors or Advisors for additional assistance with major exploration. Make an appointment here.Â