Arts

Arts and culture are everywhere at 大象视频鈥� and for everyone. Whether you鈥檙e studying the arts as part of your major, expressing yourself through extracurriculars, or just interested in the latest production, there鈥檚 something for you.

Performing Arts Programs

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Dance and Movement Studies

Minor

Explore the relationship of movement to self, culture, and environment.

Music

Minor

Study performance, history, and theory in a setting that engages the entire academic community.

Theatre

Major | Minor

Set the stage for your success by producing original works and developing skills to connect with audiences.

Visual Arts Programs

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Art, Science, and Innovation

Major | Minor

Become a cultural innovator and creative industry leader by producing works of visual art that transcend boundaries.

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Filmmaking

Minor

Work closely with faculty to use film as a medium to communicate compelling fictional and documentary narratives.

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Industrial Design

Major

Explore the intersection of art and practical problem-solving through technologies like robotics, 3-D printing, and artificial intelligence.

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Studio Art

Major | Minor

Learn how to use the cultural power of art and embrace diverse perspectives to catalyze change.

Creativity and Performance on Campus

Allegheny鈥檚 Bowman, Megahan, and Penelec Art Galleries are major exhibition facilities for northwestern Pennsylvania, offering a lively and varied exhibition program with an emphasis on contemporary art.

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Playshop Theatre

The Playshop Theatre opened in 1929 and has produced over 500 plays and musicals as well as original works. Perform on the stage, get involved behind the scenes, or stop by to watch a performance!

Catch a Show

Scholarship Opportunties

Whether you plan to major or minor in a creative or performing art, or if you intend to participate in related extracurricular performances or take courses in the department, you鈥檙e eligible to apply for one of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Scholarships.

Learn More About CAPA