The Arts and Creative Industries program builds upon Bryant’s brand of strong student outcomes, industry knowledge, and experiential education. A major in Arts and Creative Industries prepares students to work within nonprofit, government, and corporate creative industries. Students will be prepared to work in large corporations, as well as small start-up nonprofits and organizations.

Students in this field master traditional administrative skills, learn about the changing fields of arts and creativity, are immersed in studio and practical learning in their chosen fields, and have concrete experiential learning courses both on campus and within the local arts and creative industries community. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to leverage their practical and creative skills to work in a range of arts and creative industries with the expectation of immediate employment and competitive salaries.

Students in the Arts and Creative Industries major will:

• Develop a knowledge base in the arts and creative industries, both in theory and practice.
• Interpret, analyze, and critique the creative works and practices of visual artists, writers, and performers, with an emphasis on diverse perspectives.
• Create artistic works across a variety of forms (visual art, creative writing, performance)  with hands-on studio and workshop courses.
• Research, understand, and prepare for careers in the arts and creative industries.
• Work in established creative organizations, communities, and industries, gaining real-world experience and building relationships for career growth.

Arts And Creative Industries Minor

The Arts and Creative Industries program builds upon Bryant’s brand of strong student outcomes, industry knowledge, and experiential education. A major in Arts and Creative Industries prepares students to work within nonprofit, government, and corporate creative industries. Students will be prepared to work in large corporations, as well as small start-up nonprofits and organizations.

Students in this field master traditional administrative skills, learn about the changing fields of arts and creativity, are immersed in studio and practical learning in their chosen fields, and have concrete experiential learning courses both on campus and within the local arts and creative industries community. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to leverage their practical and creative skills to work in a range of arts and creative industries with the expectation of immediate employment and competitive salaries.

A minimum of 30 credits are required for the major.

A minimum 120 credit hours is required for the degree for graduation.