Arts Classes for Any Major

Entry-Level Classes and Certificates

The classes and certificates listed below are open to students of any major. This list is updated each semester, but may not reflect the most current offerings. For the latest course availability, section details, or to register, please visit the Course Search page.

For more courses with fine arts content, check out the following subject areas:

African Cultural Studies
American Indian Studies
Asian American Studies
Asian Languages and Culture
Chican@ & Latin@ Studies
Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Center for East Asian Studies
Asian Languages and Cultures
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Folklore Program
French and Italian

Gender and Women's Studies
German, Nordic, and Slavic
Integrated Arts
Integrated Liberal Studies
Interdisciplinary Courses (L&S)
Jewish Studies
Landscape Architecture
Latin (Classics)
Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies
Spanish and Portuguese

Arts Residency Programs

The Division of the Arts’ artist-in-residence programs bring innovative, world-class artists to campus for extended residencies. Artists teach semester and/or year-long interdisciplinary classes open to a wide range of students. Visit artsresidency.wisc.edu to see what courses are on offer this year.