Create & Innovate at Boston University College of Fine Arts

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Dean, College of Fine Arts Harvey Young Director, School of Music Gregory Melchor-Barz Director, School of Theatre Susan Mickey Director, School of Visual Arts Dana Clancy bu.edu/cfa

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Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a community of fine and performing artists — musicians, visual artists, and theatre-makers — who believe in the power of creativity.

We are thought leaders and arts innovators for the 21st century.

We are diverse and inclusive. We are international, with students representing countries throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

We are committed to excellence. Our artists work with awardwinning faculty, practice in top-notch facilities, thrive in the spaces of creative experimentation, and pursue the many opportunities available at one of the world’s best universities.

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BE INSPI

Be fueled by inquiry and exploration.

Be motivated by individuality and collaboration.

Be inspired by your community of artists, your city, your BU.

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THRIVE IN BOSTON

At home in the heart of Boston, CFA is woven into the fabric of a dynamic center of culture.

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Boston. a great place to be an artist.

Boston is a city rich with history. It is a city of champions.

Boston is also a city defined by music, art, and culture.

It is CFA’s classroom.

BU students study, learn, and perform at the very best arts venues in the world, including: Boston Symphony Hall Museum of Fine Arts Institute of Contemporary Art professional theatres throughout the city ...and much more!

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ENGAGE EXPLORE

BE YOU

What does it mean to be an art school in a Top-tier research university?

It means that you can pursue all of your interests. Courses, research, and scholarship in every imaginable subject are there for the taking. Art is a dynamic exercise in expression and connection. And it isn’t created or experienced in isolation. At BU, you will forge those connections.

BU students are curious, talented, and committed to improving the world.

Academically driven and accomplished in myriad ways, you will define the future of your chosen field. Thousands of hours in the practice room.

Countless canvases stretched. Limitless lives impacted. Hone your art in a highly ranked, internationally-renowned research university.

The study of the arts within Boston University is responsive, innovative, and forward-leaning. Just like you and your art.

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We’re all about leaving the confines of our comfort zone.

Bring your art to the world.

Bring the world into your art.

Boston University’s dynamic culture is built upon a thriving community made up of individuals from around the world. The artists of BU College of Fine Arts are no different.

The CFA community extends far beyond the studio walls and practice rooms of BU. With the city of Boston outside our door, students dive right into the city’s art scene, and engage with professional artists working today. Students also have opportunity to explore their craft abroad.

Now, it’s time to explore.

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STUDY ABROAD Sometimes the best way to expand your horizons is to step out of the studio and into life and learning thousands of miles away.

BU College of Fine Arts students enrich their undergraduate experience with arts-focused semester abroad opportunities. And you won’t be alone. CFA has the highest percentage of undergraduates studying abroad among all BU colleges.

In addition to CFA programs in London and Venice, students can also explore the dozens of different programs in London, Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Quito, Tel Aviv, Auckland, Sydney, or anywhere in the world they wish to study.

Explore new Stages: Theatre Abroad

Make Music in London

Visual Arts in Venice

Theatre students spend a semester abroad at programs in London, England, with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art—LAMDA, and Arezzo, Italy, with the Accademia dell’Arte.

The School of Music and BU Study Abroad offer an exciting and unique opportunity to study for a semester at one of the world’s leading conservatories, the Royal College of Music in London, England.

Visual Arts majors and minors can elect to have their study abroad experience in the heart of Venice, Italy, studying graphic design, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and glassblowing, as well as art history and Italian language.

GO GLOBAL

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SCHOOL OF 10

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MUSIC AT CfA

DIVE

into your craft. Hone your technique.

Collaborate. Move people.

At CFA School of Music, you will experience conservatory-style instruction within a major research university.

Within the School of Music, you’ll join a vibrant community of artists in a city where music matters.

You’ll study under an accomplished and dedicated faculty, including Boston Symphony Orchestra members, Pulitzer Prize winners, GRAMMY nominees, and Guggenheim fellows. You’ll transform and be transformed.

Boston University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus performing at Boston’s Symphony Hall

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DEGREES & PROGRAMS Artist Diploma (AD), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (BM), 4+1 Bachelor of Music/Master of Music (BM/MM), Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Music (MM), Performance Diploma (PD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) pre-college

Music Education Online MM, CAGS, DMA

Composition BM, MM, DMA Conducting MM, DMA

› Historical Performance MM, DMA

Music Theory MA

› Organ BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD

Musicology & Ethnomusicology MA, PhD

› Piano

BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD

Opera Opera Institute Certificate

Music, non-performance BA Music Education BM, BM/MM (4+1 BMPerformance/MM-Music Education), MM, DMA

Performance

learn more at bu.edu/cfa/music

› Collaborative Piano MM, DMA

› Strings

BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD › Voice

BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD

› Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion › Harp BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD

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MUSIC AT CfA

By the Numbers 300+ concerts and performances every year 160 pianos in the School of Music 119 state-of-the-art music practice rooms

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members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra are on faculty

3:1

Student : Faculty ratio

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admission for School of Music students to Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts

School of Music Ensembles Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Wind Ensemble BU Singers Symphonic Chorus Baroque Orchestra Time’s Arrow 14

All-University Ensembles All-Campus Chamber Music All-Campus Orchestra Concert Band Jazz Big Band Jazz Combos Marching Band Pep Band Scarlet Band

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THEATRE AT CfA Captivating

audiences from center stage or building worlds behind the scenes, College of Fine Arts School of Theatre students encounter an inventive and holistic approach to the study of all aspects of the art form.

Faculty and fellow students alike will nurture your development through education, exploration, and advocacy at one of the leading innovative theatre programs in the country.

Theatre artists at Boston University have the opportunity to pursue a rigorous artistic program within a larger liberal arts research university, cultivated within a strong community and supportive atmosphere.

Our approach to learning and guaranteed production opportunities make for a warm, exciting, and collaborative environment to be challenged and to thrive.

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DEGREES & PROGRAMS Acting BFA

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Concentration, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Minor, Professional Artisan Certificate

Music Theatre Concentration

Costume Crafts Professional Artisan Certificate

Technical Production BFA, MFA, Professional Artisan Certificate Dance Minor Production Management MFA Design BFA, MFA Properties Production Professional Artisan Certificate Costume Design Lighting Design Scene Painting Scene Design Professional Artisan Certificate Sound Design Stage Management Directing BFA, Professional Artisan MFA Certificate

learn more at bu.edu/cfa/theatre

Theatre Minor Theatre Arts BFA Performance Design & Production Theatre Education MFA Los Angeles Internship post-graduate Boston University School of Theatre Institute (BUSTI) pre-college

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THEATRE AT CfA

Experiments in Imagination

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre 250 seat theatre 1 motorized lighting catwalk

42’x36’ stage trap 9 motorized trusses for

The intent behind the Joan & Edgar Booth theatre is exact: create a 21st century learning environment to educate the next generation of artists and engage audiences in an immersive experience.

lighting & scenic elements The purposeful, flexible design of 27,000 square feet the Booth Theatre allows for the of design & production evolution of performances and a facilities deep engagement with audiences.

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“To hold, as ’twere, the mirror up to nature.”

- Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 2

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VISUAL ARTS AT CfA

we help you learn the rules

- so you can

break them.

As a small art school nestled within a university, the School of Visual Arts is a close-knit and committed community. SVA’s painters, designers, sculptors, and printmakers feed into and grow from the dynamism and resources of the campus at large.

Students studying at the School of Visual Arts are energetic, curious, and highly focused on their artistic practices while also willing to engage with the intellectual and cultural life of the campus.

In addition to their roles at BU, all faculty are working artists. The close relationships between students and faculty help extend these professional networks into the larger SVA community, including our diverse alumni network.

DEGREES & PROGRAMS Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Minor, Graduate Certificate

Art Education BFA, MA Art Education Online MA Art Education with Licensure MA

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Graphic Design BFA, MFA, Graduate Certificate

Sculpture BFA, MFA

Visual Arts Painting Minor BFA, MFA Visual Arts Summer Printmaking Institute (VASI) BFA, Minor pre-college

learn more at bu.edu/cfa/visual-arts

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VISUAL ARTS AT CfA

Visiting Artists CFA School of Visual Arts invites renowned professional artists, designers, and critics to campus to engage with the community. Students can participate in dialogues about the art-making process through public lectures, individual studio visits and critiques, and group workshops.

Boston University Art GALLERIES CFA is home to several art galleries, which range from student-run project spaces to professionallevel exhibition venues hosting work by internationally renowned artists.

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CfA ONLINE CFA’s Distance Learning programs are designed for busy educators who are skilled and passionate about making and teaching art and music, and who want to enhance their practice, advance their careers, and change their students’ lives.

Taught by our faculty of internationallyrecognized scholars, performers, artists, and educators, CFA’s online program allows you to revitalize your practice and refresh your knowledge of the latest teaching theories... all without leaving your community or the job you love.

Learn more at bu.edu/cfa/online

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Designed for educators who love making art

Degrees Art Education Master of Arts (MA) Music Education Master of Music (MM) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Join a Global Network of Arts Educators Online programs at CFA continue the growth of forward-thinking leaders and educators, who serve as advocates for the importance of art and music in our lives, communities, and schools.

CFA offers the opportunity to study with many of the nation’s most innovative thought leaders, policy makers, and researchers in arts education. Engage with fellow arts educators from across America and around the world.

Connect with with fellow artists, build lifelong collaborations, and share your passion with the world.

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Artists exist in space, and CFA offers a wide range of exceptional facilities to dive into their artistic practice ...

CFA Production Center Scenery Studio Scene Painting Studio Light and Sound Laboratory Costume Shop Theatre practice studios 119 Music Practice Rooms sound-proof, temperature-controlled Graphic Design studios recently renovated 2 fully-equipped woodshops Ceramics studio Photography studios Welding shop 5000-sq-foot Printmaking facilities 30

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PRODUCTION ... and invite others to engage with their work in galleries, concert halls, and state-of-the-art stages.

Boston University Art Galleries 808 Gallery Commonwealth Gallery Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery Gallery 5 dedicated exhibition space for Visual Arts students College of Fine Arts Concert Hall Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre Studio ONE 3 black box studio theatres Tsai Performance Center 31

Are you ready to be an innovative artist in community?

If you want to dedicate yourself to your craft, commit yourself to exploration and experimentation, and reach for excellence in your art and academics, then this is your place.

This is your community of artists.

This is Boston University College of Fine Arts.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research.

With more than 34,000 students, it is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Of fINE ARTS

Established in 1954, Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a community of artist-scholars and scholarartists who are passionate about the fine and performing arts, committed to diversity and inclusion, and determined to improve the lives of others through art. With programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts, CFA prepares students for a meaningful creative life by developing their intellectual capacity to create art, shift perspective, think broadly, and master relevant 21st century skills. CFA offers a wide array of pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as a range of online degrees and certificates.

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Boston University College of Fine Arts

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