Area of Study: Visual or Performing Arts

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Multidisciplinary Technology

Build a customizable degree that blends technology, leadership, and design—giving you the skills to solve problems, manage projects, and innovate across multiple industries. Program Summary  The multidisciplinary technology major at Purdue Polytechnic is a flexible, career-focused undergraduate program designed to give you the freedom...
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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Design your own engineering path with Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering program! Customize your studies across engineering and other fields to match your passions, solve real-world problems and launch a unique career built just for you. Program Summary  Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering program...
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Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies

Shape your own path with interdisciplinary engineering studies! Build a strong engineering foundation while connecting it with fields like medicine, law or business. Customize your plan and prepare for a future where engineering meets endless possibilities. Program Summary  Interdisciplinary engineering...
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Landscape Architecture (Pre)

Landscape architecture students design outdoor environments that balance beauty, sustainability and function — making lasting impressions on communities and ecosystems. Program Summary  Landscape architecture is where creativity meets environmental stewardship. This major develops your ability to design outdoor spaces that...
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Visual Communication Design

Bring ideas to life at the intersection of creativity and technology. In this major, master digital media, typography and user experience to design powerful visual stories that resonate. From sleek interfaces to dynamic graphics, shape the future of communication through...
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Visual Arts Education

Master design techniques while developing the skills to teach and share artistic knowledge. Create dynamic lessons, plan engaging art projects and foster creativity in classrooms or community programs. Blend hands-on art-making with educational theory to shape the next generation of...
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Visual Arts Design Education

Master the techniques of design while learning to teach and share those skills with others. Dive into graphic design, digital media and visual storytelling. Create dynamic lessons, collaborate with students and shape future artists in classrooms and beyond. Program Summary ...
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Theatre

Explore the world of acting, directing, stage design and storytelling. Build skills in collaboration, creativity and stagecraft while bringing characters and stories to life. Dive into hands-on experiences, from rehearsals to opening night, and immerse yourself in the exciting world...
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Studio Arts and Technology

Design stunning visuals, craft immersive digital experiences and bring ideas to life through animation and video. Experiment with cutting-edge tools to create interactive art and dynamic media. Collaborate with innovators and shape the future of digital storytelling. Program Summary  In...
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Sound for the Performing Arts

Bring performances to life by blending creativity with technology to craft immersive soundscapes. Explore acoustics, mixing and design through hands-on experiences, alongside performers, directors and production teams. Gain the skills to shape how audiences hear and feel every moment. Program...
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Pre-Professional

Prepare for the career you’ve always dreamed of with one of our pre-professional programs. Combine academics, real-world experiences and personalized advising for a competitive edge when applying to your future graduate or professional degree program. Program Summary  Pre-professional programs at...
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Music

Create, perform, and produce music that spans genres and styles, while deepening your understanding of music’s history, theory and cultural impact. Along the way, you'll hone your craft through hands-on experience with instruments, voice, and production tools — preparing you...
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Interior (Space Planning) Design

Design spaces that shape how people live, work and feel. Blend aesthetics with function to create interiors that are both practical and inspiring. Explore lighting, color theory, materials and spatial planning through experience in studio projects that turn creative vision...
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Interdisciplinary Performance

Combine movement, music and storytelling to create powerful performances that captivate and inspire. Explore acting, dance, theater and multimedia to develop unique, interdisciplinary skills. Push creative boundaries, experiment with new forms of expression and bring ideas to life on stage...
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Integrated Studio Arts (Portfolio Required)

Blend creativity with hands-on skills to create powerful works of art across multiple mediums. Explore everything from painting and sculpture to digital design and photography. Work in a collaborative environment, exploring the intersections of creativity, expression and innovation. Program Summary ...
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Industrial (Consumer Product) Design

Create products that improve everyday life through smart, functional design. Blend creativity with technology to develop everything from electronics to furniture. Work with cutting-edge tech, build real prototypes and design for a better future. Program Summary  The industrial design major...
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Film and Video

Explore writing, directing, editing and cinematography while mastering the art and technology of visual storytelling. From commercials and live sports production to big screen blockbusters, pursue your interests in film and video. Program Summary  In film and video, blend hands-on...
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Design Studies

Drive innovation and strategy with creative exploration and business insight to lead in a rapidly evolving design landscape. Through hands-on projects and complex problem solving, learn to design with purpose, think like an entrepreneur and turn bold ideas into market-ready...