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A sampling of arts and design-related programs, centers, student organizations and more for incoming students to kickstart their creative journey.

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Academics Links:
Explore the art of CeramicsDigital Media; Drawing and Painting; Print Making; Photography; and Sculpture.
Familiarize yourself with Notable Faculty in the visual arts.
Learn more about what the Art Practice Major has to offer.

Resources Links:
Check out the Worth Ryder Art Gallery; Visualization Lab; and the Honors Studios.
See what classes are offered in the Berkeley Art Studio
Explore more of what A+D has to offer, including our Made at Berkeley Gallery composed of student work.

Connect Links:
Take advantage of online exhibits with Hearst from Home.
Check out Worth Ryder's Call for Applications to their Student Art Exhibition for Fall 2020.
Connect with student organizations, including Cal Animage Alpha; History of Art Undergraduate Association; and BAMPFA Student Committee.

 

Performing Arts

Performing Arts

Academics Links:
Learn more about the performing arts at Berkeley via the Guide to Acting; Guide to Dancing; and the Undergraduate Handbook.
Find opportunities in Production & Design; and the TDPS Callboard.
Explore the various majors, including Berkeley MusicTheater Major; Dance Major.

Resources Links:
See what Bancroft Dance Studio; Cal Performances; Center for New Music and Audio Technologies; and A+D have to offer in the Performing Arts.
Check out Playwrights of Color; and find Jobs + Gigs in the field.

Connect Links:
Connect with student organizations in this theme, including the California Golden Overtones; Ballet Company at Berkeley; Magic Club; Cal Taiko; Jericho!; Main Stacks Dance Team; and the UC Jazz Ensemble.

 

Literature

Literature

Academics Links:
Discover existing programs such as the Creative Writing MinorFaculty; Investigative Reporting Program; School of Journalism; English Major;
Enroll in Fun Courses; and Berkeley Connect;

Resources Links:
Check out the Townsend Center for the Humanities; Online Libraries; Bear's Eye View; and A+D for more opportunities in Literature.
Keep the Guide to English Research; and Awards in Research handy.

Connect Links:
Connect with various student organizations in this theme, including the English Undergraduate Association; Berkeley Poetry Review; Berkeley Fiction Review; Students of Color Emerging in English; and Pandemic Diaries.

 

Film/Media

Film/Media

Academics Links:
Explore the possibilities within film/media at UC Berkeley with the Summer Certificate Program; Certificate in New Media; School of Journalism; Investigative Reporting Program; and the Summer Journalism Minor.

Resources Links:
Check out the Berkeley Center for New Media; A+D; and Digital Humanities for new and engaging events.
Explore free film archives with your Student ID including Kanopy; BAMPFA Films; and On the Boards TV.
Take a peek at the Internships offered in this field, and don't forget to check out the Bay Area Film Festivals.

Connect Links:
Connect with various student organizations in this theme, including CalTV; KalX; Cinebears; GIANT Filmmakers; BAMPFA Student Committee; and the Arts + Design Student Council (ADSC) - coming soon.

 

Design

Design

Academics Links:
Berkeley Institute of Design; Architecture; Bauer Wurster Hall (College of Environmental Design); Sustainable Environmental Design; Urban Studies; Jacobs Institute of Design

Resources Links:
Download free software available to UC Berkeley students such as Autodesk; and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Learn about what a Maker Pass is and how you can get involved in hands-on making in Jacobs Hall.
Discover your passion in design via resources such as the Certification of Design; Virtual Workshops; Fung Fellowship; and A+D.

Connect Links:
Connect with various student organizations in this theme, including Berkeley Innovation; Blueprint; Virtual Reality at Berkeley; Berkeley Urban Studies Student Association; Berkeley Innovative Design; and Design at Berkeley.