Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance ,BA
Art, Artist, Community Arts, Creativity, Digital Media, Media Arts, Music Management, Music Performance, Performer, Performing Arts, Videography, acting, design, music, production
Accelerated options for this program are not currently available to ASU Online students.
Passionate about art, music, film or performance? Collaborate with multitalented faculty while creating and showcasing your own work. Perform under stage lights, direct short films, experiment in the music studio, and explore design and technology in digital games --- essential skills in the arts and creative industries.
The Bachelor of Arts program in interdisciplinary arts and performance is leading the way in interdisciplinary arts nationally, breaking traditional boundaries so that you can take your talents to new heights. Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis on interdisciplinary arts is continually inclusive, expanding, evolving and innovative, enabling you to shape your own creative pathways.
You engage with nationally and internationally known faculty to explore a variety of artistic disciplines in the online and immersion programs. Through these collaborations, you prepare for a complex and changing world using current approaches to aesthetic innovation.
In this major, you engage in practical and theoretical studies of visual, sonic, performance, game and interactive arts to become a versatile artist.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
This video provides an overview of the Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Illustrate the inter-relationship among the art forms of sound art, visual art, performance and media art.
- Apply current levels of technology to original interdisciplinary art production.
- Distinguish historical and contemporary differences in artistic practices within cultural contexts .
Performance and art transcend the boundaries of language and culture. Through distinct study abroad experiences, interdisciplinary arts and performance students are able to deepen their understanding of their field and acquire a global lens through which to view the influence of culture on their art.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in a study abroad program provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive job market. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates of the interdisciplinary arts and performance program have received extensive preparation for advanced education or careers as artists, performers and creative professionals. They have a solid foundation from which to pursue their dream in their chosen creative field. With skill sets that prepare them for professional and entrepreneurial opportunities, graduates tap into evolving professions and the expanding field of art practice.
Since 1992, graduates of the program have gone on to a variety of occupations, such as:
- art administrator
- arts writer, scholar and critic
- composer and sound artist
- digital designer
- film and video editor
- recording artist
- theatre artist
- video and board game designer
- videographer
- visual artist in multiple mediums
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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0.3%
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3.3%
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$58,100
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6.1%
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$55,310
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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-0.3%
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$73,710
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1.1%
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Not available
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0.8%
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$71,240
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-1.7%
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$73,130
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4.9%
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$90,360
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7.0%
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$104,000
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School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies
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FAB N101
HARCSadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
