# 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

[Learn More](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-architecture "Learn More")

## 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

[Learn MorE](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-art "Learn More")

## 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

[Learn MorE](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-design "Learn More")

## 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

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**Undergraduate Minors for Non-Drama Majors**

- Minor in Drama

**\* PLEASE NOTE: ADMISSION TO THE JOHN WELLS DIRECTING PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY PAUSED.\***

[Learn MorE](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-drama "Learn More")

## School of Music

**Undergraduate Majors**

- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Composition
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Music
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Instrumental Performance
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Piano Performance
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Vocal Performance
- Bachelor of Science in Music and Technology

**Undergraduate Minors for Music Majors**

- Minor in Collaborative Piano
- Minor in Conducting
- Minor in Music Technology
- Minor in Music Theory

**Undergraduate Minors for Non-Music Majors**

- Minor in Music
- Minor in Music Technology
- Minor in Music Theory

[Learn MorE](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-music "Learn More")

Contact

### Office of Admission

Warner Hall

5000 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

[T: 412.268.2082](tel:412.268.2082)

F: 412.268.7832

[admission@andrew.cmu.edu](mailto:admission@andrew.cmu.edu)

[College of Fine Arts Website](https://www.cmu.edu/cfa/)

## Class of 2025, Six Months After Graduation

## 83%

Employed or in Grad School

## $64,255

Average Salary

# Recent Employers

Self-Employed

Gensler

Blast Furnace Games

KSS Architects

[More Post-Graduation Stats](https://www.cmu.edu/career/outcomes/post-grad-dashboard.html)

# High School Course Requirements

The programs in the College of Fine Arts have varying high school course requirements for admission. Review school-specific requirements:

[School of Architecture](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-architecture "School of Architecture")

[School of Art](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-art "School of Art")

[School of Design](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-design "School of Design")

[School of Drama](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-drama "School of Drama")

[School of Music](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/college-of-fine-arts/school-of-music "School of Music")

## Apply

Submit your application for a College of Fine Arts program.

If you’re interested in one of these programs, please note that there are additional application requirements.

[Get Started](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/apply "Apply")

[Review Additional Requirements](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/college-of-fine-arts-applicants "College of Fine Arts Applicants")

# College of Fine Arts Stories

### 8/23/24

### How Sophomore Quinn Bryant’s Paintings Inspired the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

[Learn More](https://art.cmu.edu/news/student/quinn-bryant-baltimore-symphony-orchestra/)

### 6/16/24

### Carnegie Mellon Alumni Earn 4 Tony Awards

[Learn More](https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2024/june/carnegie-mellon-alumni-earn-4-tony-awards)

### 5/21/24

### Rising sophomore selected to design for the CMU Dancer’s Symposium’s

[Learn More](https://design.cmu.edu/news/michele-hratko-designing-dancers-symposium)