Kennedy Fine Arts Building

Visual and Performing Arts Program

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Department of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness offers courses leading to the (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in the Visual and Performing Arts. The Visual and Performing Arts program also delivers fine arts courses as fulfillment of core requirements, as electives, and as advanced courses leading to a minor (15 credit hours) in Visual and Performing Arts.

Students of all disciplines collaborate on productions and other related projects throughout the year threading connections throughout the arts. The program also provides opportunities for student engagement in the Visual and Performing Arts through recitals, concerts, theatrical and dance productions, visual art exhibitions, festivals, open studios, visiting artists, community outreach, study abroad, public/private partnerships, internships, conferences and guest lectures.

The Visual and Performing Arts program provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. The program utilizes individualized instruction to develop aesthetic and technical competency, a global perspective on the arts and an appreciation of diverse modes of expression. Building on the robust artistic culture of the community and region, the program encourages collaboration, creating opportunities for students to exhibit their creative skills and to explore varied careers in the visual and performing arts.


Areas of Study

Music Performance and Music Education

The Visual and Performing Arts Program offers concentrations in music performance and music education. Students may choose with an emphasis in voice performance/choral instruments or instrument performance.

Performing Arts

Our Performing Arts curriculum is the only of its kind in the coastal empire. Savannah State University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in performing arts.

Studio Art

Visual and Performing Arts majors in the studio art concentration will participate in a variety of activities and events in and out of the classroom as part of the BFA program experience.


Program Requirements and Expectations

Visual and Performing Arts majors will participate in a variety of activities and events in and out of the classroom as part of the BFA program experience. Students are expected to spend additional hours outside of class requirements honing their skills through practice studio work. Throughout their matriculation, students will receive verbal, written, and peer critiques of their work.

As appropriate to their area of concentration, students are required to participate in program-sponsored music ensembles, theatre and dance productions, and art exhibitions. As part of their capstone experience, seniors in the Visual and Performing Arts program are required to organize and present their work in the form of a senior thesis exhibition (Visual Art), recital (Music) or production (Theatre and Dance).

 

Auditions and Portfolio Review

In-person auditions and portfolio reviews are available to prospective students, incoming freshmen, or transfer students in the spring and fall semesters during Open Campus Day, New Tiger Enrollment, and Week of Welcome or by appointment. Students may also audition by submitting a virtual portfolio if they prefer. Please see our Auditions and Portfolio Review page for more information.

 

Music Education

Students must apply for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program to become teacher candidates and should refer to the College of Education for admission and other certification requirements as mandated by the GaPSC. Visual and Performing Arts Major.


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