Our College
PSU College of the Arts is one of a handful in the world combining the creative disciplines of architecture, design, fine arts, performing arts, cinema, dramatic writing, and critical studies under one roof.
Portland is one of the world's most innovative urban regions, known for its creativity, community engagement and sustainability. The College is strategically located in the center of downtown Portland, providing a working laboratory for our faculty and students to achieve cutting-edge work.
The College also strengthens Portland's extended cultural and creative community by providing outstanding professional training and education in partnership with the region's working artists, creatives, and cultural institutions.
Our Mission
The mission of the College of the Arts is to provide outstanding professional education and training in partnership with the region’s working artists, scholars, creative professionals and cultural institutions in the fields of architecture, art and design, music, theatre and film. We create and collaborate, and provide opportunities for faculty and students to shape the future by pushing boundaries.
The College of the Arts is a strategic partner in preparing talented young people for leadership in creative careers. Students are challenged to see their work within the artistic and critical traditions that provoke their own creative thinking and to seek interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration in both a local and global context.