College of Design, Art & Performance | University of South Florida

By providing hands-on education, real-world practice, and mentoring, the USF College of Design, Art & Performance offers students the opportunities they need to grow in their professions and pursue their passions. The stories above highlight some of the experiences and accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni to help inspire you to take the next step in your own success story.

As the creative center of the University of South Florida, the College of Design, Art & Performance provides an enriched, creative, and professional environment for tomorrow’s leaders in architecture, community design, art, art history, music, theatre, and dance. Browse through our programs and institutes to begin your path towards an inspiring life in the arts.

The Arts at USF produces over 400 events each year, including concerts, performances, exhibitions, talks, conferences, masterclasses, and festivals—all open to students and the Tampa Bay community. Plan your next visit to experience the talent of our student and faculty productions, and enjoy work, discourse and public art by leading international artists and scholars.