1. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education EducationUSA.state.gov Studying the Arts in the United States Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Options

2. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education EducationUSA.state.gov Overview of Today’s Presentation Types of Art degrees: undergrad, master’s, doctoral Fields of Study Factors to consider when choosing an arts program Questions to ask before you apply

3. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education EducationUSA.state.gov Undergraduate Degree Study Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Bachelor of Music (BM) Flexible degree program Awarded for many art forms One of the most common Specialized degree for one field For career artists Practical and applied training For music students only Formal training and performance Professional track post-grad

4. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education EducationUSA.state.gov Master’s Degree Study Master of Arts (MA) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Music (MM) 2 year degree track Specialized field Thesis required at end Applied or performing arts focus Highest degree for performing arts For starting a career in academics For conductors, performers Applied music focus Some music theory required

5. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education EducationUSA.state.gov Doctorate Degree Study Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Highest degree for applied music 5 years to complete Thesis work is required Explores theory in an area Emphasis on research and thesis work Highest degree for theoretical work

6. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Traditional Fields of Study Music Dance and performing art Studio art, painting, design Composition Theater and dramatic arts

7. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Choosing a program: Factors to Consider Performance- or academic-based? Career goals Area of interest Strength of faculty Application Materials Language requirements

8. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Ready to Apply? Do you want to create art, teach art, perform art, or write about art? Questions to ask yourself as you research the perfect program.

9. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Question 2 How much time will you devote to an arts-based education? 2 years? 5 or more years?

10. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Question 3 If you’re interested in a performing arts program, are you prepared to audition?

11. Your Official Source on U.S. Higher Education Question 4 How will studying art in the U.S. help you reach your long-term career goals?