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; and the Department of Communication Studies with bachelor’s degrees in communication management, journalism, and public relations, and a master’s in strategic communication.

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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