Develop Your
Creative talents

For more than 125 years, the USD College of Fine Arts encourages students to pursue their chosen professional person field in fine art, music or theater through their study with nationally recognized faculty who are working professionals. Our small course sizes give y'all the chance to piece of work closely with professors, gain inspiration and become challenged to achieve excellence in your ain unique voice in whichever creative medium you choose.

Departments

Our Programs

As the just College of Fine Arts in the state, nosotros bring together highly qualified faculty to provide each pupil opportunities for personal artistic growth. Nosotros offer B.F.A. and 1000.F.A. degrees in art and theatre and B.M. and Yard.Chiliad. degrees in music. Here you will find the fit for your interests and the career path for your success.

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  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate

alum success story

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I took courses in all aspects of theatre, in addition to my specialty in lighting design. Due to the holistic arroyo, I had an expanded portfolio with specialized training in my field of pick and was able to assistance in all areas of theatre, from costume design to technical direction. USD's programme gave me the tools I needed to be successful correct abroad!

Lucas Granholm

MFA Design Theatre & Technology 'fourteen

Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota Morris

Arden Hills, Minnesota

Oscar Howe Institute

Students connect with faculty, create professional person contacts and build life long friendships with other artists.

The OHSAI is open up to high school students with a demonstrated involvement in the visual arts and American Indian civilization.

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Visit Nigh

It's about as good as the existent thing. Well... almost.

Relish a virtual version of our art, music and theatre facilities from the comfort of your phone, tablet or computer screen.


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Jubilant THE ARTS

The Higher of Fine Arts is committed to fostering the arts for our students and the state. Our partnerships let our students to gain real-world experiences while also serving the fine arts community throughout S Dakota.

  • Black Hills Playhouse
  • National Music Museum
  • University Fine art Galleries

Inspire arts and culture in your community

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Students in performance and technical majors are employed at the highest professional levels. The arts and culture sector annually contributes $1.2 billion to the State of Southward Dakota's economy, representing 2.5% of S Dakota's GDP and more fourteen,000 jobs. The entrepreneurial nature of many of these careers — some of which were unimagined ten years agone — emphasizes the importance of the broad-based liberal arts foundation you lot will receive at USD.

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The USD College of Fine Arts is an amazing identify to exist. Whatever educatee can participate in fine arts courses and activities — you do not have to be a fine arts major. We invite yous to join u.s. on our mission to combine creativity and scholarship to make a departure in this globe.

Faculty/Staff

Learn from outstanding faculty that have won national teaching awards. USD is habitation to accolade-winning music, theatre and fine art faculty who are at the cutting border of their fields.

Support the Fine Arts

Your gift, no matter the size, will provide scholarships and resource to talented and deserving students. It will provide state-of-the-art equipment and technology for classrooms and assist faculty pursue research and performance, both nationally and internationally.

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The Due south Dakotan Fine Arts

Our digital publication, The Southward Dakotan Fine Arts, features the latest stories about our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends and the meaningful contributions they provide to their communities.

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Contact Us

Higher of Fine Arts

Warren M. Lee Eye for Fine Arts
414 East. Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069

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