Areas of Study

The College of Fine Arts offers Kentucky’s broadest collection of visual and performing arts academic programs. By studying the arts, our students have the creativity, discipline, leadership, and adaptability to achieve success in many creative careers.

Music Performance Programs

BM
MM
DMA

Our ensembles have performed at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and have enjoyed international tours to China, Italy, France, Spain and more. Our students have performed with renowned artists including Lang Lang, Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and more.

Music Education Programs

BMME
MM
PhD
Graduate Certificate

UK subscribes to the philosophy that training in music education should be as practical and hands-on as possible.

Music Liberal Arts

BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Music curriculum consists of music theory, music history, ensemble performance, private lessons and a foreign language requirement. Students will also complete at least 12 hours of related electives outside the School of Music.

Curatorial Studies MFA

MFA

With courses in art history, art studio, art education, and arts administration—among others—the MFA offers an individualized interdisciplinary degree that prepares students to be highly competitive in a diverse job market.

Musical Theatre Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate

Students in this interdisciplinary program train with experts in Private Voice Coaching, Musical Theatre Dance and Technique as well as Master Classes and Musical Theatre Productions and Performances.

Photography Minor

Minor

With over a billion photographs being created everyday, it has never been more important to understand how to make compelling images.

Interdisciplinary Arts Minor

Minor

As the most flexible minor in the College of Fine Arts, the Interdisciplinary Arts Minor allows students to craft their own course of study in at least two arts disciplines.

Filmmaking: Production and Dramatic Writing

Undergraduate Certificate

Students in this cross-disciplinary certificate practice the craft of filmmaking with courses in the Department of Theatre & Dance and the School of Art & Visual Studies.

Certificate in Baroque Trumpet

Undergraduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate

Students examine the stylistic aspects of Baroque music through primary sources from the Baroque era, prominent secondary sources on Baroque interpretation, and music from the Baroque era on the natural trumpet.

Certificate in Theory Pedagogy

Graduate Certificate

Our program is small enough to enable extensive direct contact with faculty, and our graduates find themselves well-prepared for their careers or further study.

Coordinator of the Theory & Composition Division: Kevin Holm-Hudson.

Fundraising and Development

Graduate Certificate

Our Graduate Certificate in Fundraising is tailored for professionals in or those aspiring to work in nonprofit organizations. Through our comprehensive curriculum, you'll gain expertise in nonprofit board governance, financial management for fundraising, and the principles of fundraising.

Creative Social Entrepreneurship

Graduate Certificate

Lead an innovative creative career, inspire sustainable community change, and become a creative social entrepreneur. The Graduate Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship offers a flexible and expansive curriculum in a 100% online and asynchronous learning environment.

Arts Emergency Management

Undergraduate Certificate

Arts Emergency Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively manage a range of crises within the context of the arts and cultural sectors.

Certificate in Orff Schulwerk

Graduate Certificate

The Schulwerk was created by composers Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman in Europe. The emphasis is on students as improvisers and performers. It is the most exciting way to teach and learn music.

Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy

Graduate Certificate

As required by the Graduate School, students who wish to be admitted into this certificate curriculum should complete a graduate application, submit transcripts, and letters of recommendation.

Arts Emergency Management

Graduate Certificate

Arts Emergency Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively manage a range of crises within the context of the arts and cultural sectors.

Creative Social Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate Certificate

Establish a dynamic creative career, build entrepreneurial skills for social good, become a creative social entrepreneur. The Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship offers a flexible and in-depth curriculum in an asynchronous, 100% online learning environment.


 

CFA Recruitment Officer
Created 08/04/2021
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Last Updated 02/23/2024