College of Fine Arts
Where
PASSION
meets
your new home. We see your potential and your possibility. Welcome to the College of Fine Arts, one of Western Michigan University’s seven colleges where you can explore your passion. With four departments and 25 major programs to choose from, you are sure to find a degree that exercises your creative mind and has realworld career applications.  Located on main campus, you will have all the resources of a large University, while also enjoying the small arts college feel of our small class sizes. You will have the flexibility to explore your interests by taking advantage of our study abroad programs, hundreds of student-run clubs and organizations, and the wealth of volunteer opportunities found on campus and in Kalamazoo.  Our students are taught and mentored by artists who have years of experience in their perspective fields, some are even still working in them! Guests artist frequent our campus as well, sharing new perspectives on working in the fine arts and guiding students on their career path.
Programs of Study Bachelor of Arts • Art • Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts • Art Education (K-12) • Graphic Design • Product Design BFA with an emphasis in • Ceramics • Metals/Jewelry • Painting • Photography and Intermedia • Printmedia • Sculpture Minor • Art • Art History Pre-Art Therapy Advising Track
Highlights • Warehouse-sized studio spaces • Access to the latest technology, equipment and resources • Distinguished facilities designed by our faculty • Engagement with national and internationally-renowned guest artists and designers • Professional development trips across the country
Get the individualized instuction you need. Here Printmedia Professor Patricia Villalobos EcheverrĂa films a demonstration for her online machinations class.
You will have opportunities to work in the Kalamazoo community like like this Art Hop exhibition.
Programs of Study Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Musical Arts Bachelor of Music • Performance
Instrumental
Jazz Studies
Keyboard Voice
• Music Education
Choral/General
Instrumental
Highlights • 98% placement rate for
music education grads
• Music Therapy
within one year • Music therapy grads are
• Composition
commonly placed in
Bachelor of Science in
three months
Multimedia Arts Technology
• Consistently ranked
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
number of DownBeat
in Music Therapy
top 5 in the world for awards for jazz studies • The only multimedia
Minor • Music
arts technology and • Multimedia Arts
Technology Master of Arts • Accelerated Degree Program Master of Music • Composition • Music Therapy • Conducting
• Performance
Graduate Certificate in Music Performance
music therapy programs in the state of Michigan
We emphasize real classroom experiences in music education. Beginning in your first year, you will observe teachers and learn about what it takes to be an effective music teacher.
Develop your skills in and out of the classroom by auditioning for an ensemble. With 22 ensembles across all the studios, there are performance opportunities around every corner.
Programs of Study Bachelor of Arts in Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Online Certificate in Dance Studio Management Minor in Dance
Highlights • Students rehearse and perform works by world-renown choreographers in Great Works Dance Project • National Choreography Competition in which professional choreographers compete for the opportunity to create new dance works for WMU dance students • Western Dance Project is our touring ensemble of 10-12 students • Professional development trip senior year to a metropolitan dance center • Opportunity to double-major or minor in fields such as exercise science, education, business, psychology, and non-profit Leadership
Work with faculty on creative and scholarly research projects which often lead to regional and national presentations.
Explore and study ballet, jazz, and modern technique to the advanced level.
Programs of Study Bachelor of Fine Arts • Acting • Design and Technical Production • Music Theatre Performance • Stage Management Bachelor of Arts • Theatre Studies with an Arts Management specialization
Highlights • Conservatory-style training at a public university price. • Faculty are working professionals. • Extensive production opportunities. • Career building travel and study abroad opportunities in undergraduate-only programs. • Direct engagement with theatre, film and television professionals from around the world.
Here, you’re more than a number. You are an individual with talents and goals that we are eager to help you develop and explore.
We present faculty-directed productions in three different theatres, which feature student designs in set, costumes, lighting and sound.
Rethink Tomorrow is calling for a new kind of smart. We live in a fastchanging world. Workforce experts believe that many of the careers that will exist in your 30s haven’t even been invented yet. That means a lot of exciting opportunity for the prepared.
PURSUE
Smart is having purpose and possibility. It’s knowing your why and going after it. Research shows that purpose is an important psychological asset for those prepared to overcome obstacles to achieve long-term goals.
You’ll find WMU faculty who will accompany you through your journey. They’ll inspire and ignite a passion for learning and encourage you to chase your why.
THRIVE
Smart is a life well-lived by living well.
At Western, we focus on the student as a whole person by offering personalized smartphone-driven wellness resources, a 240,000-sq.-ft. fitness facility and student organizations where you’ll find connection and community.
PROSPER
Smart is preparation that’s ready for opportunity. Here, you can get the cognitive skills that are becoming more important every day.
Through WMU Essential Studies, students gain crucial skills in communication, critical thinking and complex problem solving. Ultimately, they gain the global perspective and intellectual agility needed to succeed in the workplace—today, tomorrow and beyond. Kalamazoo and West Michigan abound with opportunities for internships and networking. Major employers include Kellogg’s, Pfizer, Stryker, Whirlpool and three regional health care systems.
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felt their instructors cared about them as a person.*
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are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like.*
fine arts students
1
in Michigan for earnings by graduates from all backgrounds. —Washington Monthly
98
had at least one instructor who made them excited about learning.*
is the best public university in Michigan for moving up in the world. —Washington Monthly
1,400
performances, events In a typical and exhibitions academic year
NEXT College of Fine Arts wmich.edu/finearts blake.e.kuzma@wmich.edu
Students majoring within the College of Fine Arts must apply and be accepted into both the College and Western Michigan University. You can apply concurrently to both WMU and the College, you do not have to wait until you are accepted by WMU. STEP 1: Apply to WMU wmich.edu/apply STEP 2: Apply to your program Apply to the College of Fine Arts through your program of study. STEP 3: Audition or portfolio review Once you have submitted your application you will need to audition or undergo a portfolio review to be admitted.
College of Fine Arts Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5213 USA (269) 387-2473