Online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance

Are you interested in developing your abilities as a multidisciplinary artist? Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary arts and performance at Arizona State University will broaden your worldview of contemporary art-making practices. In the program, you’ll build the experience needed to pursue an array of careers in art, performance and other creative professions.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 01/13/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

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What is the study of interdisciplinary arts?

Exploring the interdisciplinary arts offers you the opportunity to learn about a variety of art forms through theoretical, practical and historical perspectives. In this interdisciplinary arts and performance degree, you’ll gain an understanding of how powerful societal messages can be when delivered across multiple artistic mediums.

This multidimensional field of study is designed for those who want to center the arts in their careers through creating, producing and performing original work. In this program, you’ll first gain foundational knowledge across a variety of art modalities and then make deeper connections by participating in practical experiences. You’ll explore:

  • Digital arts (image and video).
  • Games (analog and digital).
  • Movement/performance (theater/dance).
  • Sound (music/sound design).
  • Visual arts (2D/3D).

The skills you’ll develop in this interdisciplinary arts and performance program

This program will provide you with the context necessary to express, perform and experience art in new ways. In your courses, you’ll always focus on doing. Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain the confidence needed to pursue your creative career passions.

You’ll gain a variety of skills that will prepare you to discuss aesthetic concepts and communicate about artistic work, such as:

  • Collaborating in the artmaking process.
  • Examining concepts through interdisciplinary perspectives.
  • Researching and writing.
  • Thinking critically and creatively.

What can you do with this interdisciplinary arts degree?

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with a digital portfolio that expands many types of art and demonstrates your broad perspective. You can apply your skills to a variety of art-related career paths, such as music composition, production and performance, sound/audio roles, networked performance, video production and editing, animation, storytelling and art curation. Your critical research and writing skills will also complement positions in the expanding fields of arts research and practice.

Additionally, creative careers in education, art curation and more may require additional training, and this program will provide you with the foundation for your next step. You’ll be prepared to pursue graduate degrees in the arts, business, education and more.

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Interdisciplinary arts coursework

Your courses are designed to develop your abilities as an artist and your understanding of the theoretical and historical underpinnings of your work. Topics you may explore include media technologies, sound, performance, video and sound editing, conceptual development in the arts and more.


The jobs you can get in an interdisciplinary arts and performance degree

This program was intentionally developed with a liberal arts approach to interdisciplinary art-making practices. As a graduate, you can pursue creative opportunities on your own or in collaboration with others in industries, such as music, film, theater, digital media and education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Actor


Growth: 3.2 %
Salary: $0

Audio-Visual Technician


Growth: 4.7 %
Salary: $50,660

Choreographer


Growth: 5.0 %
Salary: $50,990

High School Teacher


Growth: 1.0 %
Salary: $62,360

Music Producer


Growth: 1.1 %
Salary: $62,940

Musician/Singer


Growth: 1.2 %
Salary: $0

Performance Artist


Growth: 3.4 %
Salary: $69,760

Sound Recording Engineer


Growth: -1.2 %
Salary: $60,670

Technical Director


Growth: 6.7 %
Salary: $85,320

Learn from experts in interdisciplinary arts and performance

Prepare for the full New College experience curated by world-renowned faculty who are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our faculty strives to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they’ve learned to pursue careers that benefit their communities.

Learn from experts in interdisciplinary arts and performance

Prepare for the full New College experience curated by world-renowned faculty who are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science and more. Our faculty strives to create an environment that prepares students to take their place in the world using the skills they’ve learned to pursue careers that benefit their communities.

How to apply

I am a future

You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.

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Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Study at one of the top-ranked universities in the nation

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.

#1


in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.

Top 5


best online bachelor’s programs.

Top 10%


best global universities.

80%


of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.

Tuition calculator

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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