The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers numerous arts-related degrees ranging from bachelor to doctorate from four schools and colleges. Many departments cross-list courses to allow students to meet their breadth requirements while working towards a degree. Here students will find resources for those interested in pursuing degrees in the arts, including a list of each department and their offerings. In addition, some programs also offer certificates and/or minors. Please contact each department individually for additional questions.
Art Department | School of Education
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Art, & Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Art Education
- Certificate in Studio Art
Graduate Programs
- Art Education
- Ceramics
- Comics
- Contemporary Theory and Discourse
- Digital Animation
- Digital Media & Fabrication
- Foundations (First Year Program)
- Glass & Neon
- Graphic Design and Typography
- Metalworking and Jewelry
- Painting and Drawing
- Papermaking
- Performance, Video & Social Practice
- Photography
- Printmaking, traditional & digital
- Professional Practices
- Sculpture & Installation
- Wood and Furniture
Affiliated Programs
Bolz Center for Arts Administration | Wisconsin School of Business
Degree Offerings
- Master of Business Administration in Arts Administration
Affiliated Programs
Department of Art History | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, & Ph.D. in Art History
- Architectural Option, Ph.D.
- Ph.D. Minor in Art History
- Ph.D. Minor and grad certificate option in Transdisciplinary Study of Visual Culture
- Grad and undergrad certificate option in Material Culture Studies
Affiliated Programs
Department of Communication Arts | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Radio-Television-Film track
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts, Radio-Television-Film track
- Master of Arts & Ph.D. in Communication Arts, Film track
- Master of Arts & Ph.D. in Communication Arts, Media & Cultural Studies
Affiliated Programs
Creative Writing Program, Department of English | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts in English, emphasis in Creative Writing
- Master of Fine Arts in Fiction
- Master of Fine Arts in Poetry
- Ph.D. Minor in Creative Writing
Affiliated Programs
Dance Department | School of Education
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
- Certificate option in Dance
- Certificate option in Dance Movement Therapy
- Certificate option in Pilates
Affiliated Programs
Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, Department of English | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies
- Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies
- Doctoral Minor in Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies
Areas of Specialization
- Theatre for Youth
Affiliated Programs
Interior Architecture | Design Studies Department | School of Human Ecology
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, and Ph.D. in Interior Architecture
Mead Witter School of Music | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Music
- Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, Ph.D. in Music
Areas of Specialization
- Brass
- Composition
- Conducting
- Ethnomusicology & Musicology
- Jazz
- Keyboard
- Music Education
- Music Theory
- Percussion
- Strings, Guitar & Harp
- Voice & Opera
- Woodwinds
Affiliated Programs
Textiles & Fashion Design | Design Studies Department | School of Human Ecology
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, and Ph.D. in Textiles & Fashion Design
Department of Theatre and Drama | School of Education
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Drama
- Master of Fine Arts in Theatre and Drama
Areas of Specialization
- Acting
- Costume Design
- Lighting Design
- Scene Design
- Theatre Technology
Affiliated Programs
Center for Visual Cultures | College of Letters & Science
Degree Offerings
- Graduate Certificate in The Transdisciplinary Study of Visual Cultures
- Doctoral Minor in The Transdisciplinary Study of Visual Cultures
Affiliated Programs
Did You Know...
There's a lot you can do with an art and design degree, according to the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP).
