Program Overview

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Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance, BA

The Bachelor of Arts program in interdisciplinary arts and performance is leading the way in interdisciplinary arts nationally, breaking traditional boundaries and allowing students to take their talents to new heights. Throughout the curriculum, the emphasis on interdisciplinary arts is continually inclusive, expanding, evolving, and innovative, enabling students to shape their own unique creative pathways.

Program Description

Students in both the online and immersion programs engage with nationally and internationally known faculty in collaborative investigation of many artistic disciplines in preparation for the complex and changing world through current approaches to aesthetic innovation. Students in this major engage in practical and theoretical studies of visual, sonic, performance, game, and interactive arts to become versatile artists.

At a Glance

• College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
• Location: West Valley or Online, ASU Local
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics or any math course that meets the MATH designation
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Illustrate the inter-relationship among the art forms of sound art, visual art, performance, and media art.
• Apply current levels of technology to original interdisciplinary art production.
• Distinguish historical and contemporary differences in artistic practices within cultural contexts.

Global Opportunities

Performance and art transcend the boundaries of language and culture. Through unique study abroad experiences, interdisciplinary arts and performance students are able to deepen their understanding of their field and acquire a global lens through which to view the influence of culture on their art.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the interdisciplinary arts and performance program have received extensive preparation for advanced education or careers as artists, performers, and creative professionals. They have a solid foundation from which to pursue their dream in their chosen creative field. With skill sets that prepare them for professional and entrepreneurial opportunities, graduates tap into evolving professions and the expanding field of art practice.

Some potential career paths and median salaries include:

• Actor: 0.3% growth, median salary not available
• Audio-Visual Technician: 3.3% growth, $54,830 median salary
• Choreographer: 6.1% growth, $55,600 median salary
• High School Teacher: -1.6% growth, $64,580 median salary
• Music Producer: -0.3% growth, $63,670 median salary
• Musician/Singer: 1.1% growth, median salary not available
• Performance Artist: 0.8% growth, $72,760 median salary
• Sound Recording Engineer: -1.7% growth, $66,430 median salary
• Technical Director: 4.9% growth, $83,480 median salary
• Video Game Designer: 7.0% growth, $98,090 median salary