The faculty and students engaged in the College's academic disciplines synthesize art and science to illustrate and advance society’s values, goals, and culture in unique ways.

The College of Fine and Applied Arts firmly believes that there is more to educating a student than studios and lectures. Our students have many opportunities to become involved with the arts outside the classroom, to engage in volunteer opportunities, to travel, and to grow.

So Much More:

Supporting the artistic enterprises in our academic disciplines are five major units in the College that offer extraordinary research, performance, exhibition, and outreach opportunities --

• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, a world-renowned performing arts center
• Krannert Art Museum,a world-class art museum
• Japan House, an international programming facility
• I space, a gallery in the arts district of Chicago
• and ESLARP, a community development project in southern Illinois.

Students who choose to study the arts at Illinois are engaged not only in developing specific artistic skills, but also in constantly assessing the impact of their work in relation to individuals, communities, and the global culture. Our students receive an extraordinary education that combines classical training with the best of contemporary professional practice.