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College of the Arts

The College of the Arts at Azusa Pacific University offers an innovative arts community firmly grounded in the Christian faith and dedicated to preparing students to excel as talented artist-scholars in visual and performing arts and music.

The college houses the School of Music, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music; and the School of Visual and Performing Arts, which offers bachelor’s degrees in cinematic arts and theater, a master’s in screenwriting, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art and design.

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Offering an array of programs in the creative arts, including visual art, design, cinematic arts, and theater arts.

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School of Music

Providing pathways for music professionals to pursue excellence in their craft, growing musically, spiritually, and academically.

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Articles

What Are Low-Residency Master’s Programs?

Wondering what low-residency master’s programs are, and the kind of experiences they entail? Learn more about the benefits of this program format.

Sep 4, 2018

Superhero Films: The Never-Ending Battle

A heavenly father sends a beloved son to save a chosen people: Moses, Jesus, or Superman? The correct answer: All of the above.

Sep 3, 2018

Visit L.A.: The Benefits of Attending College Near Los Angeles

Everyone wants to visit L.A. and experience the City of Angels firsthand! Here are some of the many benefits of attending college in Southern California.

Aug 28, 2018

Is the ADT (Associate Degree for Transfer) Pathway Right for You?

Azusa Pacific University’s Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program guarantees students priority admission from an approved community college.

Aug 13, 2018

Calendar

Friday, September 21

Fall "Jump-Start" Jazz Concert
September 21, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Munson Chapel

Friday, September 28

Faculty Duo Concert
September 28, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Munson Chapel

Saturday, September 29

CMEA Southwestern Section Conference
September 29, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Cougar Dome, Munson Chapel, Wilden Hall

Monday, October 1

Vibrant Virtuosity
October 1, 7–9 p.m., Ambassador Auditorium
Faculty Showcase: Bill Cantos, David Joyce, Sara Lieb, Teryn Carter, & Aretha Scruggs
October 1, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Munson Chapel

Saturday, October 6

Musical Images
October 6, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Munson Chapel

Sunday, October 7

Men's Chorale: Glendora Community Church
October 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m., Glendora Community Church

Wednesday, October 10

Chamber Music Concert Vol.1
October 10, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Munson Chapel

Saturday, October 20

Junior Recital: Min Hao Chung, piano
October 20, 4–4:30 p.m., Munson Chapel
Faculty Artists Concert: in Memory of the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Northern Japan
October 20, 7–9 p.m., Munson Chapel

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News and Features

COTA: Creating Distinct Identities For Design and Art

Despite ongoing trends of strict budget cuts and withering art programs at universities nationwide, APU’s College of the Arts is flourishing, launching new degrees and welcoming more students than ever before. One recent strategic move to assist with this has been the creation of two new departments: The Department of...

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