Cross disciplinary boundaries. Study with world-class makers and thinkers. Take bold risks. Then take some more. Through hands-on experience, social engagement and deep inquiry, you will acquire the agile, creative habits of mind necessary to take your place in the creative sector and contribute to the public good.
The Tyler Academic Community
Tyler is unique among “art schools” for the access we offer not only to a wide range of art and design programs for undergraduate and graduate students, but also for the opportunities provided by our architecture and environmental design offerings. It’s in this stimulating environment of art historians and historic preservationists, ceramicists and city planners, you will discover trans-disciplinary synergies, new ideas, aesthetic considerations and problem-solving strategies. Hardly surprising that so many Tyler graduates end up in such transformative roles.
The Value of a Creative Career
The creative industries account for about 5.2 million jobs in the United States and generate about $1.1 trillion annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the creative sector will add about 87,900 jobs annually for the near future.
Tyler Academic Programs
21 undergraduate programs + 21 graduate programs – all offering small-classes and dedicated to educating the next generation of visionaries, disruptors, makers, thinkers and iconoclasts.
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“Students can explore art classes, participate in exhibitions, organizations and can access an arboretum at our Ambler campus. We encourage cross-disciplinary work, and I’m always cognizant of ways to introduce students to our varied programs and faculty.”
Fauzia Sadiq Garcia
Assistant Professor and Curriculum Coordinator Architecture
Courses for All Temple Undergraduates
You don’t have to major in a Tyler discipline to take classes here. For non-majors, we offer general education courses, foundational drawing and painting courses and classes that might inform your current degree program. Meet with a Tyler advisor to see how Tyler courses might enhance your degree plan.
Pre-College Programs
College-bound creatives: Experience what art school is really like by taking part in studio courses in art, design, architecture and the built environment. Note: This is a great way to add pieces to your college admissions portfolio.