Not everyone majors in the arts, but that doesn’t mean the arts aren’t a welcome addition to any major. In fact, all students can add creativity and excitement to their studies through selecting arts GER courses or pursuing an arts minor or certificate.

Developing creative competencies while working toward your degree offers mind-body benefits, as well. Scientific studies indicate that artistic activities can help our bodies and our brains do their best work by regulating stress, improving memory and cognition and boosting our immune response.

Creativity in the arts

Pursue creativity and your degree with Arts GER courses

Artist faculty teach dozens of courses each semester that help develop skills for life and earn GER credit. Learn to dance like everyone’s watching, design digitally, take great photos, sing with confidence or speak with conviction.

From Beginning Ceramics to Salsa Merengue and American Popular Music to Digital Cinema and the Computer, there’s a GER course in the arts for every undergrad. Which one will you choose?

Arts Minors & Undergraduate Certificates

Interested in declaring a minor or certificate? Contact us to get started.

Arts Integration and Learning Certificate
Undergraduate CertificateOn Campus
Community Arts Certificate
Undergraduate CertificateOn Campus
Dance Performance Minor
MinorOn Campus
Design Minor
MinorOn Campus
Digital Fabrication and Design Certificate
Undergraduate CertificateOn Campus
Music Minor
MinorOn Campus
Photography Minor
MinorOn Campus
Somatics Minor
MinorOn Campus
Studio Art Minor
MinorOn Campus
Theatre Minor
MinorOn Campus
Musical Theatre CERTIFICATE
Undergraduate CertificateOn Campus

Music Ensembles For Everyone

We offer a select number of music ensembles that are open to all students and community members and are structured to offer a variety of opportunities for performers of various ages and abilities. With the wide array of ensemble options at UWM, you are sure to find a group that supports your interests.