Fine Arts Program
School of Fine Arts
Students interested in the fine and performing arts have opportunities to participate in a variety of activities in art and design, music, theatre, and dance.
The Department of Art and Design offers many courses of general interest in studio work, graphic design, electronic media, and art history, and also sponsors an ongoing artist lecture series. The Tweed Museum of Art and Glensheen offer many activities and exhibitions. These three entities also offer interdisciplinary fine arts courses and museum and arts internships.
For students who are interested in participating in music ensembles, the Department of Music offers opportunities to perform in bands, orchestras, vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles, opera theatre, and chamber music. These ensembles give regular campus concerts, and some tour statewide, nationally, and internationally. The department also offers applied lessons for all instruments and voice.
The Department of Theatre offers opportunities for students interested in performance, design, and technical theatre experiences, as well as broad liberal arts study. The department stages five major productions—which include musicals, dramas, comedies, and dance performances—each year. All University students, regardless of major or vocational interest, are encouraged to participate. Credit is offered for all phases of production work.
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