Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Division provides collaborative, rigorous and contemporary programs across Dance, Music, Performance Design and Technology, and Theatre. For makers and performers, the Performing Arts Division fosters discovery, ideas, and creativity through innovative learning. Students co-create [live] art.  

As practitioners, researchers, and scholars, faculty members foster depth of discovery and life-long learning. Each program is designed to be inclusive of all stages of skill, ability, and experience, while facilitating student mastery at all levels. 

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a flexible and interdisciplinary degree that provides students with a broad foundation in the liberal arts while allowing for focused study in a specific field. Rooted in critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, the BA degree encourages intellectual exploration and the development of diverse perspectives.

Designed to foster adaptability and lifelong learning, the BA degree emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills, preparing students for a wide range of careers and graduate study. With opportunities for hands-on learning, research, and collaboration, students gain the knowledge and experience needed to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence and purpose.

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interdisciplinary Performing Arts  

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree is an immersive, interdisciplinary program designed for students seeking intensive training in the arts. Rooted in a dynamic and collaborative environment, the BFA integrates creative practice, theory, and technical skill development across multiple disciplines. Students engage in hands-on learning, working closely with faculty and peers in classroom settings, performances, and exhibitions.  

The BFA extends beyond traditional boundaries, encouraging interdisciplinary exploration across the Performing Arts and other fields. This approach allows students to tailor their education to their unique artistic vision, fostering innovative work that blends mediums and ideas. With access to excellent facilities, mentorship from active professionals, and numerous opportunities for creative collaboration, the BFA prepares students for professional careers in the arts, as well as advanced study at the graduate level.  
 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Content Knowledge
  • The ability to apply the principles and practices/skills of a    
         professional artist/designer
  • To understand the world through the study of global,   
         historic, and contemporary art
• Critical Thinking
  • To integrate knowledge critically and analytically
  • To observe, analyze, and explain motivation for, and intent of,  
         an individual’s work
• Communication
  • Proficiency in communicating through writing and speaking
  • To create a professional portfolio