The Department of Visual and Performing Arts is an interdisciplinary department that offers students the opportunity to study the history, theory and practice of art, theater and music. Courses in the history and performance techniques of the respective disciplines are enriched by an active theater production program and performing ensembles.

Major in Theater
The new theater major is a preprofessional program that prepares students for careers in areas such as theater production and administration, theater education and drama therapy. The BA in theater allows students to explore their interests in performance areas (acting, directing, playwriting) while gaining the education and work experience to pursue a career or to pursue graduate training.

Minors
The minor in theater provides students with a background in the primary areas of theater study and production while allowing them the flexibility to explore various interests.

Students may also minor in fine arts, interactive arts and music. Students also may design a major in a field of visual or performing arts through the College of Liberal Arts’ independent major program.