Launch Your Creative Career with GCA 

At KSU’s Geer College of the Arts (GCA), your creativity meets purpose. We prepare students to lead in the visual and performing arts through rigorous training, professional exposure, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether you're composing, directing, designing, or performing, your journey in the arts starts here. 

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Fast Facts

  • 4

    Schools spanning art, music, theatre, and dance

  • Professional-quality

    Venues including the Bailey Center and Zuckerman Museum

  • 100+

    Performances, exhibitions, and events annually

  • National accreditation

    Across music, theatre, and visual arts disciplines

  • Alumni

    Work on Broadway, in major orchestras, studios, and galleries

  • Industry connections

    With regional arts councils, studios, and performance companies

Pathways for Performers, Artists, and Creators

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GCA offers comprehensive programs that combine studio practice, theory, and professional exposure. Our degrees prepare students to master their craft while engaging in the broader cultural and creative economy. 

  • B.A., B.F.A., B.M., and M.A. degrees in visual and performing arts 
  • Interdisciplinary curriculum linking technique, scholarship, and creativity 
  • World-class faculty of practicing artists, performers, and scholars 
  • Honors, minor, and certificate options for focused study 
  • Annual festivals, showcases, and juried exhibitions 
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Creative Careers Begin at GCA

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GCA helps students translate creative talent into career-ready skills. From audition prep to portfolio development, students gain the confidence, experience, and network to succeed in professional arts settings. 

  • Internships with theaters, galleries, production companies, and museums 
  • Performance and exhibition opportunities beginning freshman year 
  • Resume, portfolio, and audition preparation 
  • Arts-focused student organizations and leadership programs 
  • Access to Atlanta’s creative industries and cultural institutions 
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Creative Research That Sparks Inspired Impact

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GCA is a space where traditional techniques meet cutting-edge exploration. Faculty and students push artistic boundaries through research, performance, and creative scholarship. 

  • Research in visual storytelling, performing arts pedagogy, and new media 
  • Collaborative projects across film, music tech, digital design, and installation 
  • Undergraduate research funding and exhibition opportunities 
  • Performance residencies and guest artist programs 
  • Faculty exhibitions, publications, and international presentations 
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Academic and Creative Support for Every Artist

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At GCA, students have access to specialized advising, advanced facilities, and a nurturing community that supports both creative development and academic success. 

  • Professional advising and degree planning for arts majors 
  • State-of-the-art facilities including performance halls, studios, and labs 
  • Support services for transfer students, first-gen, and emerging creatives 
  • Scholarships for artistic achievement and academic excellence 
  • Workshops in grant writing, professional development, and arts entrepreneurship 
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