Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Here, you will gain the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen career field, or advance to graduate school.

Programs

Music

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with All-Level Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) with Specialization in Applied Performance

In Person

A Bachelor of Arts in Music degree will prepare you for careers in performance, conducting, the music business and arts management, among others.

Studio Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio Art

In Person

Our art degree is in studio art and will prepare you for a career as a studio artist, graphic designer or art teacher, as well as many other fields.

Theatre

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre
B.A. in Theatre with Teacher Certification

In Person

The theatre degree can be specialized for performance, theatre design and technology, or teacher certification to prepare you for careers in theatre.

More Options

A student painting in an art class

Art Students

Art students learn to expand their creativity and produce works for public display.

Members of the ASU Chorale singing on stage

Music Students

Music students enjoy a rich academic environment and plenty of opportunities to perform in instrumental ensembles and choirs.

Students performing on sage while acting.

Theatre Students

Theatre students explore all aspects of dramatic entertainment, including performance, design and business operations.

Visual and Performing Arts Events

More Events

Oct. 8

Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition

All Day

San Angelo Fine Arts Museum (1 Love St., San Angelo, Texas)

Oct. 10

University Theatre presents “1984”

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, Modular Theatre

Oct. 11

Gallery Talk with Yuni Lee: “Reflections and Refractions”

3 - 5 p.m.

ASU Mayer Museum

Department News

Sep 25

Mariachi Instructor Wins Hispanic Heritage Award, Sep 25

Sep 16

Art Professor Conducts Junior College Ceramics Workshop, Sep 16

Aug 13

$7.9 Million Expansion Approved for ASU Mayer Museum, Aug 13

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I want others to know that you don’t even have to know Spanish or even be of Mexican descent to enjoy mariachi. You can feel the meaning of the music. The music feels you.” Analeah Zamarron, Class of 2026, Violin </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I chose Angelo State because of the environment, people, relationships and connections that I have made.” <a href="/iamangelo/coulter.php">Coulter McWilliams</a>, Music Education </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “It’s great coming to college, especially ASU, where you have a whole building dedicated to the fine arts. You are around the same people who are striving for the same thing you are.” <a href="/iamangelo/coulter.php">Coulter McWilliams</a>, Music Education </blockquote>

Around the Department

If you are planning a career in art, music, theatre or teaching, you have come to the right place. Your ASU degree is your ticket to join the exciting and dynamic world of professionals who entertain us, amuse us, bring us to tears, and inspire us with their creativity and vision.

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study visual and performing arts.

The Ram Band performing at halftime of a football game

Exhibit and Perform

Display your art in our Gallery 193 and other venues on campus, as well as several local art studios. Join one or more of our choirs, instrumental ensembles, Ram Band and/or full symphony orchestra. Perform, design or crew for the six drama productions we present every year.

Ceramics student listening to music while painting a clay pot.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

We have dedicated studios for art, graphic design, sculpture and ceramics, as well as music studios for instruments and vocals. Theatre students have their own design workshops, and they present plays in our Modular Theatre and the Elta Joyce Murphey Auditorium.

Students performing at a mariachi concert

Student Organizations

Join one or more of our art, music and theatre student organizations and honor societies for professional development, networking and social activities as you really get to know your fellow students and professors.