Majors | College of Performing & Visual Arts | BYU-Idaho

# Performing and Visual Arts Majors

## Department of Music

Music: Jazz Studies (B.M.)

If you have a love for jazz music, consider the Jazz Studies degree. You will get to learn a variety of jazz instruments, participate in recitals, and study the jazz genre.
The Department of Music oﬀers a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies with full and adjunct faculty for every jazz instrument, a Jazz Society, and opportunity to get off campus.

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Music: Organ Performance (B.M.)

Master playing the pipe organ for concerts and services.

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Music: Piano Performance (B.M.)

Develop advanced skill and artistry in performing solo and ensemble piano works.

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Music: String Performance (B.M.)

Master performance skill for instruments like violin, viola, cello, and bass.

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Music: Vocal Performance (B.M.)

Master singing technique, artistry, and stage presence for performance.

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Music: Woodwind, Brass or Percussion Performance (B.M.)

Master playing woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments for performances.

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Music Education Composite: Band (B.M.Ed.)

Teach and direct school bands and ensembles.

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Music Education Composite: Choral (B.M.Ed.)

Teach, direct, and conduct vocal and choir ensembles.

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Music Education Composite: Orchestra (B.M.Ed.)

Teach and conduct orchestral string and full ensemble groups.

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Musical Arts: General Music (B.M.A)

Combine broad musical study with advanced performance skills across areas.

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Musical Arts: String (B.M.A.)

Advanced performance and study of string instruments.

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## Department of Theatre and Dance

Dance (B.A.)

Study and master the art of movement; explore expression, technique, and creative choreography.

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Theatre Studies: Children's Theatre (B.A.)

Create and direct theatre specifically for young audiences.

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Theatre Studies: Design/Technical (B.A.)

Create scenery, lights, sound, and costumes for theatre productions.

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Theatre Studies: Performance (B.A.)

Master acting, directing, and technical skills for stage production.

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Theatre Studies: Theatre Studies (B.A.)

Explore the history, theory, and practice of live stage performance and study.

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Theatre Studies (A.A.)

Gain a basic understanding of the theory and practice of live stage performance.

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## Department of Art

Art Education Composite: Drawing and Painting (B.A.)

Teach students how to explore visual expression using line, form, color, and texture.

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Art Education Composite: Graphic Design (B.A.)

Teach students how to use visual concepts and designs to communicate messages through images and text.

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Art Education Composite: Illustration (B.A.)

Teach students how to produce art for stories, ideas, and concepts for various media.

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Art Education Composite: Photography (B.A.)

Teach students how to create images and visual art through cameras and digital editing.

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Art Education Composite: Three Dimensional Studies (B.A.)

Teach the art and techniques of creating three-dimensional digital and traditional models and animations.

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Fine Art: 2D (B.A.)

Create thought-provoking visual art on flat surfaces like painting and drawing.

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Fine Art: 3D (B.A.)

Create expressive three-dimensional artworks like sculpture and ceramics.

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Fine Arts: Photography (B.A.)

Create meaningful photographic images primarily for artistic expression and exhibition.

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Graphic Design: Branding and Identity Design (B.A.)

As a Graphic Design student, you'll develop typography, composition, design process, and visual communication skills. You will learn to think like a designer, give visual form to your ideas, and become adept at solving visual and conceptual problems.

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Graphic Design: Surface and Pattern Design (B.A.)

Create repeating visual designs for products and textiles.

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Graphic Design: UX/UI Design (B.A.)

As a Graphic Design student, you'll develop typography, composition, design process, and visual communication skills. You will learn to think like a designer, give visual form to your ideas, and become adept at solving visual and conceptual problems.

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Illustration: Entertainment Design (B.A.)

Create visual concepts for games, movies, and attractions using illustration skills.

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Illustration: Publishing (B.A.)

Use illustration to create visual content for books, magazines, and digital media.

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