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Fine Arts and Humanities Focus Area
Majors, Possible Careers, and the Course list for Fine Arts and Humanities Focus Area.
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About the Fine Arts and Humanities Focus Area

Do you enjoy art, music, theater, or dance? If exploring your contribution to artistic fields as a career seems exciting, the Fine Arts focus area could be for you. Take classes that teach you about music, communication, theater, and the visual arts as you explore your definition of art and learn to appreciate many art forms. Experience and participate in fine arts as you explore creative expression and the history of art. Learn about the different careers an artist can follow and where you can contribute your talents to the world!

Course List

Semester 1
Complete one course from each line below:

BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)

REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)

MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)

ART 101, HUM 110, IDS 101, MUS 101, PHIL 110, or TA 115 (3)

Elective Courses (3)

* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Semester 2
Complete one course from each line below not already completed in the previous semester:

GS 100 or INTST 100 (1)

REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)

MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)

ART 101, HUM 110, IDS 101, MUS 101, PHIL 110, or TA 115 (3)

GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or GESCI 206 (3)

* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.

Majors and Careers


  • Art
  • Art Education
  • Art Education Composite
  • Communications
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Floral Design
  • Humanities
  • Music
  • Music Education Composite
  • Musical Arts
  • Philosophy
  • Theatre Education
  • Theatre Studies
  • Virtual Design and Construction

  • Architect
  • Art Gallery Curator
  • Art Therapist
  • Choreographer
  • Commercial and Residential Design
  • Costume Designer
  • Craft Artist
  • Dance Medicine Specialist
  • Dance Photographer
  • Director
  • Event Coordinator
  • Fundraising and Development
  • Graphic Designer
  • Higher Education Student Support
  • Human Resources
  • Illustrator
  • Music editing, production, and composing
  • Musician
  • Non-Profit Administration
  • Performer (Vocal, Music, Dance, Acting)
  • Photographer
  • Primary Education (Art Drama, and Music Teacher)
  • Private Lessons Teacher
  • Professor
  • Project Manager
  • Real Estate
  • Retail Sales
  • Sales/Marketing
  • Secondary Education (Art Drama, and Music Teacher)
  • Set and Exhibit Design
  • Sound Technician
  • Stage Hand
  • Training and Development
  • Writing/Editing
  • Product Designer