The profound scope of teaching, scholarship, and research within the Arts at Illinois has significantly contributed to the University’s reputation for groundbreaking initiatives in multidisciplinary research, technology, and teaching. The valuable work of those in the College has lead to national and international prominence for its units. 

The College of Fine and Applied Arts comprises seven academic units

• The School of Architecture
• The School of Art and Design
• The Department of Dance
• The Department of Landscape Architecture
• The School of Music
• The Department of Theatre
• The Department of Urban and Regional Planning

The College also includes six research/performance/exhibition units:

• Krannert Art Museum
• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
• Visual Resources Center
• Japan House
• Sinfonia da Camera
• Action Research. Illinois (formerly ESLARP)
• Smart Energy Design Assistance Center