School of the Arts

Create. Collaborate. Make Your Mark.

The University of North Alabama School of the Arts (SOTA), within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, promotes the artistic enrichment of the campus and surrounding communities by facilitating student expression and creativity through studies in Cinematic Arts, Culinary Arts Management, Entertainment Industry, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Hospitality and Events Management, Interior Architecture and Design, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. SOTA cultivates a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive environment while advocating for equity in arts education.

Departments and Programs

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Cinematic Arts and Theatre (BFA)

Explore acting, film production, design, and technical theatre while developing your creative voice through performance, production, and storytelling.

Entertainment Industry (BA/BS)

Prepare for careers in music business, audio recording, live production, and entertainment technology through industry-focused coursework and applied experience.

Music (BA/BS)

Develop your musicianship through performance, education, ensembles, theory, and applied study in a supportive and active music community.

Culinary Arts Management (BA)

Combine culinary skill, food service knowledge, and business training to prepare for leadership roles in food, hospitality, and restaurant operations.

Fashion Merchandising and Design (BS)

Study fashion trends, design, merchandising, buying, and retail strategy while preparing for creative and business roles in the fashion industry.

Interior Architecture and Design (BFA)

Learn to create functional, beautiful interior spaces through design thinking, technical skills, materials, planning, and professional practice.

Visual Arts and Design – UNA Confirm if Keep or Turn into College Page

Explore studio art, design, art history, and creative practice while building visual communication skills and developing your artistic perspective.

My education in the music industry program provided more than just a strong understanding of the entertainment world. UNA's well-rounded academic approach equipped me with the tools to succeed in a competitive field.

- Blake McDaniel, UNA's 2025 Alumni of the Year. BA, Music Business '97, MBA '98

School of the Arts Powerhouse

0 Billboard Magazine's List of Top Music Business Schools

0 Entertainment Industry Program Founded

0 Distinct Programs in School of the Arts

0 Seats in Technology-Enhanced Performance Venue