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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

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

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

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


    Undergraduate Minors for Non-Drama Majors

    • Minor in Drama

* PLEASE NOTE: ADMISSION TO THE JOHN WELLS DIRECTING PROGRAM HAS BEEN PAUSED FOR FALL 2024.*

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

Contact

Office of Admission

Warner Hall
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
F: 412.268.7832

 

College of Fine Arts Website

 

 Class of 2022, Six Months After Graduation

93%

Employed or in Grad School

$77,216

Average Salary

Recent Employers

Self-Employed

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Apple

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High School Course Requirements

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

 
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Submit your application for a College of Fine Arts program.

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