With an art BFA degree, you’ll develop your artistic skills and prepare for a career in the arts.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Arts & Media
Create. Perform. Inspire. SEMO prepares you for a future where your creativity shapes the world.
We believe in doing. From performing on stage to designing for the digital age, our students don’t just prepare for their future careers—they start them here. From designing unique productions to mastering the cutting-edge technology that defines the industry, SEMO sets you up to thrive in jobs for creative people and turn your passion into a profession. Whether you’re designing a portfolio, producing a reel, or preparing for auditions, we give you the tools and experiences you need to succeed.
- Become career-ready with more than 100 exhibitions and productions every year to gain real-world experience.
- Through immersive classes and hands-on projects, you’ll develop a professional portfolio featuring auditions, headshots, reels, and more.
- From digital innovation to traditional techniques, SEMO prepares you for the evolving demands of creative industries.
- The River Campus is Missouri’s only campus dedicated to art, dance, music, and theatre.
- SEMO's Department of Mass Media is one of only two accredited mass media programs in the state of Missouri.
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$57K
Reporter
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a reporter is $57,500.
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$71K
Camera Operator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a camera operator is $71,890.
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$151K
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a Public Relations and Fundraising Manager is $151,570.
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Rust Media Center houses Multimedia Journalism, The Arrow, the school's newspaper, and What's Up SEMO, which is SCTV. The Rust Media Center has real live sets, green screens, and podcast rooms, just like a news station, which helps a whole lot with being hands on.
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