How F&M Does the Arts
At F&M, studying the arts and making art go hand in hand. Classes in history, criticism, and theory deliberately weave into practice, and you鈥檒l have ample opportunities in and out of class to perform, choreograph, compose, curate, and publish. You鈥檒l immerse yourself in a campus tailor-made to incubate artists, studying and creating in world-class facilities, including our stunning Winter Visual Arts Center, our collaborative Writers House, the inspiring Phillips Museum of Art , the main-stage Roschel Performing Arts Center, and more.
Subjects You Can Study
Perform, Compose, Direct
Act in a play. Perform your favorite composition. Critique a classic film. Then take it a step further. You鈥檒l have opportunities to work one-on-one with our renowned arts faculty to make and polish your own creative work 鈥� writing novels, composing symphonies, choreographing evening-length dance pieces, and directing plays and films.
The arts at F&M are also about community, and you鈥檒l have the opportunity to curate your own exhibitions and productions, edit and publish your own magazines, contribute to F&M鈥檚 annual , and even attend professional performances in nearby cities like Philadelphia and New York.
Careers in the Arts
After graduating from F&M, many of our students pursue graduate studies in the arts at leading programs around the world. Some publish acclaimed novels, some write and direct on Broadway or in Hollywood, some choreograph the innovative dance of today. Other students leverage the skills they鈥檝e gained from the arts 鈥� creativity, communication, collaboration, and innovation, among others 鈥� in careers in publishing, film and television, the museum field, education, marketing, business, and more. Our graduates prove that arts-related degrees open doors to countless careers.
Explore success beyond F&M 禄See Arts at F&M in Action
September 13, 2024
A Day in the Life: Summer Research at F&M
鈥淔&M鈥檚 small class size was perfect for me to engage with my teachers and make the most of my learning experience,鈥� says junior Aayat Tahir, who spent her summer on campus as an organic chemistry research lab assistant.
September 5, 2024
A Summer in D.C: Senior Eyes Career in Foreign Service
Senior Fatimata Ly spent six weeks in the nation鈥檚 capital as part of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. 鈥淎s an aspiring U.S. foreign service officer, this program offers an excellent opportunity to gain relevant experience and education in the field,鈥� Ly said.
August 19, 2024
History Detective Digs into the Past
When Sofia Portillo arrived at Franklin & 四虎影院, majoring in history was not a subject she considered until she took a class. Then she found her passion.