Where styles intersect to create work that inspires.

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The College of Fine Arts

Shaping humanity, one masterpiece at a time.

"Remember that Carnegie Mellon and the School of Drama are not just places that end after four years. CMU is a continual universal happening. I still remember the motto – ‘My heart is in the work.’ I plan on returning there some day. I want to teach and pass the legacy on."

Antwayn Hopper, Actor '07

Where styles intersect to create work that inspires.

In the College of Fine Arts — one of the first comprehensive arts training institutions founded in the country — you’ll unite with curious, passionate, innovative artists, musicians, architects, dramatists and designers across disciplines. From design that solves societal challenges to concertos that push the boundaries of musical pedagogy, you’ll pursue work in our studios and on our stages that sparks conversation, shifts mindsets and reminds us what it means to be human.

First-Year Experience

Meld society with culture through critical inquiry and creative production. In your first year, you’ll work closely with your school or program to develop your talent and intellect within the arts, design, architecture and performance.

Schools and Undergraduate Programs

Take what you’re passionate about, and find the program that’s right for you.

School of Architecture

Undergraduate Majors

Bachelor of Architecture, 5-year program, NAAB-accredited
Bachelor of Arts, 4-year program

Undergraduate Minors for Architecture Majors

Minor in Architectural Design Fabrication
Minor in Architectural Representation and Visualization
Minor in Architectural History
Minor in Building Science
Minor in Computational Design

Undergraduate Minors for Non-Architecture Majors

Minor in Architecture
Minor in Architectural History
Minor in Architectural Representation and Visualization
Minor in Architectural Technology
Minor in Computational Design

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School of Art

Undergraduate Majors

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Concentrations:
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Photography
Sculpture, Installation and Site Work
Electronic and Time-Based Media
Contextual Practice

Undergraduate Minors for Art Majors & Non-Majors

Minor in Art
Minor in Photography
Minor in IDEATE

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School of Design

Undergraduate Majors

Bachelor of Design

Tracks:
Communications
Products
Environments

Undergraduate Minors for Design Majors

Minor in IDEATE

Undergraduate Minors for Non-Design Majors

Minor in Design

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School of Drama

Undergraduate Majors

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama
Programs and Options:
Acting
Design
- Costume
- Lighting
- Scenic
- Sound
- Video & Media
Directing *
Dramaturgy
Music Theater
Production Technology and Management
- Production Technology
- Stage & Production Management
- Technical Direction