Division Mission
Recognizing Friends University’s strong commitment to providing a liberal arts education, the Division of Fine Arts serves as the principal entity within the University for training in the visual and performing arts. Arts participation and experiences are available to all students. Through creating and experiencing art we strive to foster a collaborative and synergistic effect on our student’s thinking, our campus environment and our community.

Division Majors

	Major		Why major?		What can I do with this major?
	Art, B.A.		Because expanding self-awareness allows you to express yourself through the visual arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and graphic design.		Open a private studio, exhibit and market your work, teach others, manage an art gallery, enter a limitless number of fields where creativity is highly valued; pursue graduate studies; teach.
	Ballet, B.F.A.		Because it takes skill and technical knowledge to become a professional ballet performer, choreographer and/or teacher.		Become a professional dancer; open a private dance studio; pursue graduate studies; teach.
	Communications, B.A. (Interdisciplinary)		Because expressing yourself through effective speaking, writing or graphic design is a key to success in life.		Newspaper or magazine reporter or editor, broadcaster, news producer, photographer, camera operator, website editor, freelance writer, public relations officer, nonprofit or social media manager.
	Music, B.A.		Because music is at the heart of a liberal arts education and a force in all cultures.		Open a private music studio and/or teach in one run by a music store or other commercial entity; pursue graduate studies; teach; enter into a business-related position; provide music ministry in a church.
	Music Performance, B.M.		Because it takes skill and dedication to become a professional performing musician - as a solo artist and/or ensemble member.		Solo musician, member of a music ensemble (symphony or opera chorus, professional or military instrumental ensemble, symphony orchestra, chamber music, pit orchestra, jazz combo/big band).

Division Minors

• Art Studio
• Computer Graphics
• Dance
• Graphic Design
• Music
• Theatre

Contact Us
Deb McKedy
316-295-5548
dmckedy@friends.edu