Industry Professionals

Our arts students can’t help but be inspired by our unique and impressive natural environment. At MSU, even a parking garage can become a classroom for creative expression. Film graduates embark on exciting careers working on projects ranging from big Hollywood productions to nature documentaries. Architecture students create the structures where we live, work and play. Graphic design graduates do work for big clients such as Rossignol, Alaska Air and Starbucks. Plus, unique interdisciplinary offerings allow students to get the hands-on experience they need to transition into successful careers in creative industries.

College Snapshot

School of Architecture

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Design a better world by creating spaces that inspire, shelter and comfort.

School of Art

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MSU School of Art students refine their creative personal vision; develop advanced skills, both in creative practice and criticism; and find their places as professionals within the creative industries.

 

School of Film & Photography

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You have a story. We'll give you the tools to tell it.

School of Music

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Perform. Create. Teach. MSU Music students explore the music industry and find their niche within it.

 

 

About the College

Access and opportunity are the hallmarks of MSU’s College of Arts and Architecture.

With Schools of Music, Film and Photography, Architecture and Art plus access to state-of-the-art tools and world-renowned faculty, the college propels tomorrow’s artists, musicians and architects from a world of dreaming to a world of doing.

Unique offerings allow students to get the hands-on experience they need to transition into successful careers in creative industries.

 

Facts & Stats

  • 10 bachelors and five masters programs from four departments: School of Architecture, School of Art, School of Film and Photography and the Department of Music.
  • Shakespeare in the Parks (SIP)is known for their professional Shakespearean touring company. SIP has been performing each summer all over Montana, Wyoming and southern Idaho since 1973. Free to the community, donations and grants provide funding so they can continue educating students.
  • 18 performing groups are available for all MSU students, including vocal, wind, string and chamber and jazz ensembles.

  • Creative Research Lab: focuses on applied research and creative projects that are collaborative and multidisciplinary.

  • Integrated Design Lab: This lab is one of five labs in the Pacific Northwest that conducts daylight and energy modeling to assist architects and engineers when designing new buildings.

  • Students are involved in a variety of outreach programs within the Bozeman community that give students the opportunity to view projects from concept to completion:

    • Shakespeare in the Parks

    • Community Design Center

    • Music Ensemble Tours

    • Remote Studio, Community Projects and Design/Build

    • MFA in Science and Natural History Filmmaking

 

College Website

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Learn more about the College of Arts & Architecture and what opportunities are available for students.

Degrees & Majors

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Explore all of the different academic majors, minors and options available for students.

 

 


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