The field of performing arts focuses on using body or voice to convey artistic expression through theatre and dance, often live or on film. Positions in this field spend time studying and rehearsing roles, training, exercising, and collaborating with other performing artists.
Career Guide
Meet with a Career Coach
Discuss your interests in this field further with a career coach!
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to performing arts here at IUB.
Jacobs School of Music
- Audio Engineering and Sound Production
- Ballet
- Historical Performance
- Jazz Studies
- Music Composition
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Music and an Outside Field
Learn about careers in the field
- Actor
- Agent or business manager
- Arts Administrator/Manager
- Choreographer
- Composer
- Dancer
- Film Director
- Music Director
- Music Teacher
- Musician
- Producer
- Performing Arts Critic or Reporter
- Set, Costume, or Lighting Designer
- Stage Director
- Stage Manager
- Technical Director
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Learn through experience
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.