BA in Arts and Markets in Hilo United States | Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University's Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Markets provides an innovative, interdisciplinary program with a global perspective, equipping students for professional paths in music, theater, or visual arts. Students may also choose secondary concentrations in writing or multimedia. The program cultivates real-world competencies for employment in educational institutions, corporations, nonprofits, and government entities engaged with artistic communities—while also supporting potential freelance artistic endeavors.
Music-focused graduates gain qualifications for roles at recording studios, broadcasting companies, performance venues, arts organizations, hospitality businesses, and entertainment legal practices. Career opportunities encompass music administration, promotion, arts marketing, entertainment management, production, event coordination, consulting, and performance recording.
Theater-oriented students develop skills for careers in theatrical venues, acting schools, professional theaters, film/TV studios, cruise entertainment, and amusement parks. Potential roles include performers, public speakers, voice actors, drama instructors, casting professionals, production crew, creative directors, technical theater specialists, and arts marketing personnel.
Those specializing in Art History and Visual Arts prepare for museum careers, gallery positions (academic or commercial), art criticism, cultural journalism, educational lecturing, and art consultancy. The program provides hands-on training in curating exhibitions, producing scholarly catalogs, writing art commentary, and implementing art promotion strategies.