Fine Arts Department Requirement

Overview

Program Description

Fine Arts offers its students a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Theatre Arts, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Fashion: Design or Fashion: Merchandising.

The Theatre Arts major offers its students a comprehensive, process centered curriculum in the study of theatre. Students may pursue concentrations in Performance Studies, Musical Theater, Dance, Technical Theatre, Costume Design, Management Studies and Production Management. The University's proximity to New York City and the existence of an equity theatre in residence offers students a unique opportunity to develop skills in a professional atmosphere. Students have the opportunity to explore theatre as an academic discipline and participate in acting, technical theatre and theatre production activities through the Centenary Stage Company, the professional equity theatre in residence on the campus. They can also join the Equity Membership Candidate program and earn credits toward acceptance into the Actors Equity Association, the professional union of actors. In addition, students may participate in the Theatre For Young Audience touring program that tours throughout the state performing productions designed specifically for school, age audiences. A minor is also available in Theatre Arts for interested students in other programs.

The Fashion degree program contributes to the overall Fine Arts Department mission by offering career preparation in apparel design and merchandising. Fashion Design students are exposed to the processes and procedures to create well designed functional apparel within the consumer driven context of the global fashion industry. Merchandising students will be exposed to the processes and procedures to merchandise apparel and related goods such as home furnishings and accessories. All students will be exposed to Gerber Technology computer aided design software. Students enrolled in the Fashion program will take many courses that develop their creativity, marketing sense, and technical skills.

Fine Arts Minors

Theatre Arts Minor: (20 Credits)

A Theatre Minor consists of a minimum of 20 credits in Theatre Arts, consisting of THA-1001, two theatre practicum, and 14 credits in Theatre electives.

Dance Minor (20 Credits)

• 8 credits in technique classes Choose from:

  • Ballet

  • Jazz

  • Modern

  • Theatre Dance

  • Movement

Fashion Minor (20 Credits)