Research at the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon opens doors to creative exploration across disciplines such as architecture, design, drama, music, and the visual arts. Whether you're investigating the future of performance through technology, examining the role of design in social change, or experimenting with new forms of artistic expression, you’ll engage in hands-on projects that merge theory with practice. These experiences cultivate innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking—skills that enhance your creative process and prepare you for a dynamic and impactful career in the arts and beyond.
Research at the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon opens doors to creative exploration across disciplines such as architecture, design, drama, music, and the visual arts. Whether you're investigating the future of performance through technology, examining the role of design in social change, or experimenting with new forms of artistic expression, you’ll engage in hands-on projects that merge theory with practice. These experiences cultivate innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking—skills that enhance your creative process and prepare you for a dynamic and impactful career in the arts and beyond.
Research at the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon opens doors to creative exploration across disciplines such as architecture, design, drama, music, and the visual arts. Whether you're investigating the future of performance through technology, examining the role of design in social change, or experimenting with new forms of artistic expression, you’ll engage in hands-on projects that merge theory with practice. These experiences cultivate innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking—skills that enhance your creative process and prepare you for a dynamic and impactful career in the arts and beyond.
What skills will I gain from this experience?
What skills will I gain from this experience?
What skills will I gain from this experience?
Formulate questions exploring artistic, cultural, or societal themes
Formulate questions exploring artistic, cultural, or societal themes
Formulate questions exploring artistic, cultural, or societal themes
Investigate materials, processes, or contexts relevant to artistic practice
Investigate materials, processes, or contexts relevant to artistic practice
Investigate materials, processes, or contexts relevant to artistic practice
Experiment with techniques in visual, performing, or digital arts
Experiment with techniques in visual, performing, or digital arts
Experiment with techniques in visual, performing, or digital arts
Evaluate the impact of aesthetics, audience engagement, and culture
Evaluate the impact of aesthetics, audience engagement, and culture
Evaluate the impact of aesthetics, audience engagement, and culture
Communicate outcomes through exhibitions, or performances
Communicate outcomes through exhibitions, or performances
Communicate outcomes through exhibitions, or performances
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