FSU College of Fine Arts Information

The Florida State University College of Fine Arts is a place where learning and creativity are nurtured through instruction, research, and practice. The College is a close-knit community of faculty, students and professionals that functions as an arts conservatory within a major university. It is home to a unique combination of visual and performing arts studios, classrooms, performance spaces and museums. Our students are some of tomorrow’s most promising artists, researchers and professionals in their fields. The College offers degree programs in Art, Art Education, Art History, Dance, Interior Design, and Theatre. The College also houses several non-academic units including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Facility for Arts Research, and the Master Craftsman Studio. Many of our programs rank among the most respected in the nation. We are proud to feature specialized programs that leverage relationships between departments and museums to enrich the degree-based curriculum. The College of Fine Arts has undergone an extensive self-assessment and strategic planning process. As a result, the College has developed a clear mission and related objectives that are encapsulated in the following statements. These statements fortify our resolve to offer the finest arts instruction and training in the nation.