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The arts have always maintained a place of prominence in Utah. Early settlers began building theatres and dance halls at the same time they started construction on homes and businesses. The fledgling University of Deseret, founded in 1850, was dedicated to "fine art and sciences." As that institution evolved into The University of Utah, a central focus on the importance of the performing and visual arts remained. The College of Fine Arts was officially established in 1948 and has continued to grow and flourish for the past 60 years. The College is home to the School of Music, the Division of Film Studies, and the Departments of Art & Art History, Ballet, Modern Dance, and Theatre.
In addition to traditional art forms, the College embraces the infusion of digital technologies in the arts by offering a certificate and minor in Fine Arts Technology. The Center for Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology (CIDAT) is also housed in the College. CIDAT exists to promote, encourage and support the integration of innovative technologies and collaboration within the various visual and performing arts as well as between the arts and the sciences, thereby reframing creative inquiry, artistic practice and pedagogy for the 21st century. We see the future as an exciting time for all of the arts and The College of Fine Arts at The University of Utah is committed to being a leader in the field well into the future. A rigorous course of study, high standards of achievement, and a history of success have resulted in national recognition for our departments and a list of celebrated alumni.