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Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Visual and Performing Arts
Department of Education English Department Department of Human Performance and Wellness Department of International Studies Department of Philosophy and Religion Department of Journalism and Mass Communications Department of Visual and Performing Arts

The mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts is to prepare competent professionals in the visual arts, music, and theater and film production.


Major Objectives

The departmental objectives include:

. providing a stimulating and challenging educational environment;

. assisting in the development of sensitive and perceptive arts professionals who are aware of the growing interdependence of all the arts disciplines;

. preparing graduates with competence and understanding of practical and theoretical aspects of the Visual and Performing Arts; and

. acquainting students with the professional demands of careers in the arts.

Liberal Arts Course Requirements

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts requires 12 credit hours in liberal arts courses that provide International Studies majors with additional competencies in culture (literature and arts), critical thinking, and the necessary technological skills.

  • PHIL 231 Introduction to Philosophy
  • CIS 240 Microcomputer Software Application
  • Literature course
  • Visual and performance course