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The BA in the arts is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for students who are passionate about the arts and interested in combining knowledge about multiple arts disciplines. Students will gain an increased understanding of the theoretical, historical and cultural forces that shape the arts through an open-ended path for the exploration and development of a range of skills that will be valuable for advanced study in multiple areas.
The major includes a common core for all students, and students choose a focus from arts administration or entertainment design or the student may design a focus that is subject to approval by the institute's standards committee and the dean's office.
Degree Offered
Arts (BA in the Arts) (BA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Location
Tempe
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Application Requirements
Steps to Apply
- Apply to ASU. You must apply to ASU year before your proposed entrance.
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more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
As the population in the state of Arizona grows, numerous arts organizations are being developed to provide cultural and artistic experiences for our residents. These organizations will need and demand individuals with the necessary critical-thinking skills who understand the impact the arts have on society and who will be passionate employees committed to the arts. This program provides the skill set necessary for such careers as:
- arts administrators
- arts critics
- entertainment designers
- media arts authors and publishers
- museum curators and directors
- public art specialists
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 8.4% | $70,530 |
| Archivists | 14.3% | $51,760 |
| Art Directors | 5.4% | $92,500 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,930 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 12.9% | $42,190 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | 7% | $53,550 |
| Craft Artists | 4.3% | $34,940 |
| Film and Video Editors | 17% | $61,180 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 6.6% | $49,520 |
| Graphic Designers | 4.2% | $48,700 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7.5% | $59,170 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 4.4% | $65,970 |
| Curators | 14% | $53,770 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 12.4% | $40,670 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 5.5% | $63,540 |
| Photographers | -5.6% | $32,490 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | 6.3% | $55,810 |
| Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio | 12.2% | $71,620 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 4.7% | $64,940 |
| Technical Directors/Managers | 12.2% | $71,620 |
| Producers | 12.2% | $71,620 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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