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The College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin is the college of creativity—a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world. The college offers undergraduate degrees including B.A., B.F.A., B.S., and B.M. across its five schools and departments: the Butler School of Music, the Department of Art and Art History, the Department of Theatre and Dance, the Department of Design and the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies. College of Fine Arts students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines—from classical music and composition to acting, dance, scenic design, studio art, and design studies—while developing their skills, creating new work, and engaging with cutting-edge technology and professional practices.

Department of Art and Art History (AAH)

People inside the Visual Arts Center observing various different works of art, including a large sculptural piece hanging from the ceiling and paintings hanging on the wall

Majors Offered:

  • Studio Art (BFA & BA)
  • Art Education (BFA)
  • Art History (BA)

Application Resources:

Other AAH Resources:

Inside the Blanton Museum of Art - a large open space with light shining through colored glass embedded in the walls
Students visiting a museum holding notes being led by a docent
Students sitting around a table sharing their various works of art, including sketches, jewelry, and photography

Butler School of Music (BSOM)

Students performing in a band being led by a conductor

Majors Offered:

  • Performance (BM) [Choose studio, listed here]
  • Music Education (BM) [Choose Instrumental or Choral Studies]
  • Jazz (BM) [Choose Performance or Composition emphasis]
  • Composition (BM & BA)
  • Music (BA) [Choose concentration/emphasis, listed here]

Application Resources:

Other BSOM Resources:

An orchestra preparing for a performance on the Bates Recital Hall stage
Students posing with instruments
A student singing a solo in a choir

Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET)

Student DJing at a live event

Majors Offered:

  • Arts and Entertainment Technologies (BS)

Application Resources:

Other SDCT Resources:

Live event with lasers, lights, and projections attended by a large crowd
Student wearing a VR headset playing a VR game, with another student standing next to him helping guide him through the game
Students playing games design by other students on arcade style systems.

Department of Design (DES)

Student standing in front of Design Showcase project.

Majors Offered:

  • Design (BFA & BA)

Application Resources:

Other SDCT Resources:

Student preparing to create artwork using letter press
Student using laptop and digital pencil to engage with interactive student project.
Students using screen printing materials to design a print.

Department of Theatre and Dance (T&D)

Students performing in the musical "Ride the Cyclone" - students are holding pom poms, and one student is raised up with her fist in the air

Majors Offered:

  • Theatre and Dance (BA) [Choose concentration and emphasis, listed here]
  • Acting (BFA)
  • Theatre Education (BFA)
  • Dance Education (BFA)
  • Dance (BFA) [Choose emphasis, listed here]

Application Resources:

Other T&D Resources:

3 students dancing on stage
A UT Student teaching elementary students
Student operating a sound board at a theatrical event

Interested in learning more?

Miranda Perkins, Outreach Coordinator

cofaoutreach@austin.utexas.edu | (512) 232-0684