Create Your Story in Fine, Performing and Applied Arts Programs
Oakton understands that cultural enrichment through access to the arts is essential to a well-rounded education. With on-campus spaces dedicated to the arts and a close-knit community of encouragement, Oakton can be the studio, stage and canvas where you hone your craft and prepare for the spotlight.
We've created a flexible environment in which you can explore your passion for art, music, theater and graphic design and build a complete portfolio while working toward an applied arts degree. Alternatively, your wish may be to simply register for classes for personal enrichment in between your studies toward another major. Oakton welcomes you to flex those artistic muscles and let your creativity inspire you. Explore all the fine art, graphic design, music and theater programs below to get started. We can't wait to see where your creativity will take you.
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Embrace Creativity With Arts Careers
Refine Your Craft With an Arts Degree
An artist's work is never complete, and just as art, music and theater trends evolve, an artist's education is ongoing as well. We're always looking ahead to what comes next, including what comes next for you after Oakton. We welcome all degree-seeking students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in the arts, along with students interested in personal development and shorter programs. The portfolio of work you create here at Oakton will be a founding step in your unique journey, regardless of where it takes you. The Career and Transfer Center is available to help you plan for college transfers and look ahead to future careers, so take advantage and get a head start on your arts degree today.
Plan Your Arts Career Path
Enter the Spotlight
Oakton is home to our very own art museum and a theater for the performing arts. The permanent exhibition space has included works by Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder and more which grace the Koehnline Museum of Art's walls year-round. Performances by our music program students can be heard from the Performing Arts Center across campus frequently. As a student of our arts programs, you'll benefit from the authenticity of real-world experiences in these spaces that will prepare you for your next adventure in the arts world.
Explore the Koehnline Museum of Art
Discover the Performing Arts Center
Featured Program
Graphic Design
Organizations everywhere depend on graphic designers to create visual messaging for their brands. Without graphic design, our visual world in printed and digital spaces would not exist as we know it. You can get started with the invaluable training needed for a graphic design career with one of Oakton's innovative programs. Available certificates include animation and multimedia, content creation, photography and web design, in addition to a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree program.
About the Graphic Design Program
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