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2College of Fine Arts / AboutThe College of Fine Arts empowers our students to be creative thinkers, citizens, and problem solvers. Our nationally accredited programs prepare Cardinals for many futures and career paths in, around, and beyond the arts.CHOOSE YOURP ATHSCHOOL OF MUSICTHEATRE AND DANCESCHOOL OF ART
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSSCHOOL OF ARTArt HistoryArt EducationGraphic Arts ManagementGraphic DesignStudio ArtVisual Arts / Animation3College of Fine Arts / ProgramsSCHOOL OF MUSIC*Music EducationMusic Media ProductionMusic PerformanceJazz StudiesMusicTHEATRE AND DANCE**ActingDance (BA/BS)Dance (BFA)Design and Technology (BA/BS)Design and Technology (BFA)Directing and Stage ManagementMusical TheatreTeaching in TheatreTheatre CreationClick on the majors below to learn more!
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES4College of Fine Arts / Facilities and Performance HallsClick the areas below to discover some of the state’s nest facilities for the performing and visual arts:Art and Journalism BuildingAectionately known by students as “AJ,” the building features over 57,000 square feet of space for the School of Art, including state-of-the-art studios for virtually every artistic medium throughout its four oors. The building also includes the Ned and Gloria Griner Gallery, which exhibits work by students, faculty, and visiting artists.Marilyn K. Glick Center for GlassOur premier glass facility. Generously funded by the Glick Fund established by Marilyn and Eugene Glick, the center’s studio spaces, equipment, faculty, and sta support a broad spectrum of dynamic courses in contemporary glassmaking and community outreach and education about the glass arts. Sursa Performance HallBeautiful to look at and a cornerstone of Ball State’s Music Instruction Building, Sursa Performance Hall was designed to bring performers and audiences closer together. Its acoustical tuning capabilities allow performers to adjust the hall’s sound qualities to suit their individual preferences in minutes. The hall also functions as a recording and rehearsal space.Emens AuditoriumOur largest performance space on campus, Emens Auditorium has played host to world-renowned artists, individuals, musicians, and shows since it opened in 1964. The space is home to University Singers and the School of Music Jazz Ensembles, and has seen the likes of legendary performances from David Letterman, Cats the Musical, the Chicks, and more!Performing Arts Center — Opening Fall 2026The new Performing Arts Center will reside next to The Village (just southeast of campus), creating a best-in-class, multigenerational district driven by arts and culture, entertainment, and innovation with a new boutique hotel and new dining, retail, service, living, and gathering options. The Performing Arts Center will generate more than 160 performances annually, and include a scene, costume, lighting and sound shop, three dressing rooms, a green room, a 4,000 square-foot exible black box studio, and more!
The people here are really wonderful. We truly are a family.“- Paige Lichnerowicz ‘24, Musical Theatre Major
6EXPLORE HISTORY AT DOMAThe David Owsley Museum of Art features over 11,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of civilization. Opened in 1948 within the Fine Arts Building, the museum provides educational programming and exhibits to further faculty, sta, students’, and the community’s understanding of the museum and its collection. College of Fine Arts / DOMA
7College of Fine Arts / Immersive LearningIMMERSE YOURSELFImmersive Learning is integral to the Ball State student experience. These collaborative projects in the community provide students with hands-on experience solving real-world problems with creative, innovative solutions.Check out recent immersive project stories and videos by clicking the links below:• Conservation Tales• Radiance Cinema• Spotlight Recovery• Comic Book Collaboration• Inspiring Teens through MusicThe College of Fine Arts also oers a variety of student-run organizations to further enhance your professional development. A few examples: • Artists for Inclusivity• Audio Engineering Society• Collegiate National Band Association• Metals Guild• Student Dance Association
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