College of Fine Arts & Communication

Whatever your aspirations may be, you can develop those talents and more as you pursue your passion and engage in creative and scholarly exploration.

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Towson University College of Fine Arts and Communication is recognized as a thriving arts center for Maryland, with program offerings in art, dance, electronic media and film, mass communication, communication studies, music and theatre arts. Students develop creative and analytical abilities through a broad liberal education and specialized professional training.

COFAC Today Fall 2020

You may have seen them perform, viewed their artwork, or taken a class with them, and now you have the opportunity to meet the person behind the creation through fascinating profiles of students, faculty and alumni in our college newsletter, COFAC Today.

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College Theme: The ROARing Twenties

The ROARing Twenties – events, screenings, exhibitions, and coursework offer a fascinating look into the surprising connections between the 1920s and 2020.

COFAC Theme

Virtual Exhibitions

This fall experience our galleries from the comfort of your own home. On view: All Decked Out and All Night Party on view August 28–December 12, 2020.

TU Galleries

Statement of Solidarity and Purpose

COFAC condemns all racially motivated acts of violence, dehumanizing aggression, and the systemic racism that is ingrained in every aspect of higher education in this country. Read more about COFAC's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

COFAC Diversity & Inclusion

Areas of Study

Undergraduate Graduate

Undergraduate

Communication Studies

Communication Studies Minor

Dance Performance & Choreography

Electronic Media & Film

Electronic Media & Film Minor

Mass Communication

Mass Communication Minor

Music Minor

Music (B.M.)

Music (B.S.)

Music Accelerated B.M./M.M.

Graduate

Art History Concentration, Professional Studies M.A.

Art, Studio M.F.A.

Arts Infusion, Interdisciplinary M.A.

Arts Integration P.B.C.

Communication Management M.S.

Dance Education M.A.

Interactive Media Design P.B.C.

Music (Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly) P.B.C.

About Our People

Michelle Humphreys

Tavia La Follette

Dan Keplinger

Mike Flanagan

By the Numbers

200

Art, music, dance, theatre, film and communication events presented each year

2900

Undergraduate and graduate students in the college

32,000+

Attendees at free and ticketed COFAC events

News & Events

Recent News

TU's Newest Academic Department: Communication Studies

Department of Communication Studies restructures curriculum, expands major to TUNE

NAEA Community Arts Caucus

Kate Collins named President of the Community Arts Caucus for NAEA

Arts + Culture at TU

View events in the Arts and Culture Brochure.

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Happening Soon

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Study Abroad

Participate in one of the college’s international exchange programs at schools in Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. All Towson students have opportunities to participate in academic performance and artistic experiences abroad.

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