Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts facts for kids
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | (merged 2009) |
| Dean | Renée Cheng |
| Students | 8,000+ |
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| Campus | Urban |
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is a major part of Arizona State University. It's one of the biggest colleges in the United States for students who want to study art and design. Imagine a huge school where you can learn about fashion, painting, digital art, architecture, film, music, dance, and theater all in one place!
The institute is so large that it has buildings in four different cities, including Tempe, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California. It also offers classes online. Besides classrooms and studios, it is home to the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum, which is the only fashion museum in Los Angeles.
In 2024, a new leader named Renée Cheng became the dean of the institute. A dean is like the principal of a college. She took over from Steven Tepper, who was the dean for ten years.
How the Institute Was Created
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts was officially formed in 2009. It was created by joining two older colleges at Arizona State University: the Katherine K. Herberger College of the Arts and the College of Design. By bringing them together, ASU created one giant hub for creativity.
Schools Inside the Institute
The Herberger Institute is made up of six different schools, each focusing on a special area of the arts. It also includes the university's art museum.
- ASU FIDM: This school is all about the business of fashion and design.
- School of Art: Here, students can study everything from painting and drawing to sculpture and photography.
- School of Arts, Media and Engineering: This school mixes art with technology to create new and exciting digital experiences.
- The Design School: Students learn to design things we use every day, like buildings (architecture), products, and graphics.
- The Sidney Poitier New American Film School: This is the place for future filmmakers. It was renamed in 2020 to honor the famous actor Sidney Poitier.
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre: This school is for students who love to perform, whether it's by playing an instrument, dancing, or acting on stage.
- ASU Art Museum: A museum on campus where students and visitors can see amazing art from around the world.
National Recognition
In 2017, the Herberger Institute received a big honor. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a U.S. government agency that supports artists, gave the institute a $100,000 award. This award was for a special project with the Center for Performance and Civic Practice, which helps artists connect with their communities.
See also
In Spanish: Instituto Herberger para el Diseño y las Artes para niños
- History of Arizona State University
- Cross-Cultural Dance Resources
