University Center for the Arts
The world-class University Center for the Arts houses the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, and select courses out of the Department of Art and Art History and the LEAP Institute for the Arts.
Theatre
Dance, B.F.A.
Music (B.A.)
Music (B.M.)
⭐ Theatre
Passion. Innovation. Creative expression. When you major in Theatre at CSU, these words are much more than aspirations; you’ll live in them every single day.
Performance Concentration
Student actors gain core physical and vocal training and a variety of approaches to the acting process in a program that values ensemble and collaboration.
Lighting Design and Technology Concentration
In the B.A. in Theatre, Lighting Design and Technology Concentration, students take Drawing for Theatre, Computer Assisted Drafting for Theatre, two levels of lighting design courses, Projection Design, Design Portfolio and Professional Prep, and are required to explore other fields of design (such as projection design, sound design, costume design, or set design) to better understand the collaborative effort of creating a world onstage. Students also take practicum classes where they put the skills learned in design courses to use, working on departmental productions and/or live events design teams.
Projection Design and Technology Concentration
In the B.A. in Theatre, Projection Design and Technology Concentration, students take Drawing for Theatre, Computer Assisted Drafting for Theatre, two levels of projection design courses, Projection Design, Design Portfolio and Professional Prep, and are required to explore other fields of design (such as sound design, lighting design, costume design, or set design) to better understand the collaborative effort of creating a world onstage. Students also take practicum classes where they put the skills learned in design courses to use, working on departmental productions and/or live events design teams.
Musical Theatre Concentration
Students in the B.A. in Theatre, Musical Theatre Concentration practice incremental techniques and skills necessary for the art form of musical theatre – including singing, dancing, and acting – and musical theatre history, theory, and repertoire. Students train to analyze and perform contemporary and classical scripts as actors, to effectively deliver highly physical staging or dance, and to practice healthy habits that support a lifetime of vocal production for the stage, screen, and/or recording. As informed collaborators, students contribute to the creation, rehearsal, development, and future of musical theatre performance.
Set Design Concentration
Students in the B.A., Set Design Concentration explore creative concepts of set design for theatre, musicals, opera, dance, and industry, as well as production design and art direction for film and television, on a theoretical level in the classroom and studio while reinforcing their training through practical application in main stage productions of music, theatre, and dance. In addition to their course work, students will first work as assistants and then step into leadership roles as designers as they travel through the program.
Sound Design and Technology Concentration
In the B.A. in Theatre, Sound Design and Technology Concentration, students take Drawing for Theatre, Computer Assisted Drafting for Theatre, two levels of Sound Design courses, Projection Design, Design Portfolio & Professional Prep, and are required to explore other fields of design (such as Projection Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design or Set Design) to better understand the collaborative effort of creating a world onstage. Students also take practicum classes where they put the skills learned in design courses to use, working on departmental productions and/or live events design teams.
⭐ Dance, B.F.A.
The Dance B.F.A. is designed to prepare you for a professional career in dance. In the program, you’ll explore movement expression in a challenging, supportive environment. Curriculum is focused on classical and contemporary dance performance, choreography, and pedagogy. Technique classes in classical and contemporary forms are aimed at achieving an advanced level of performance and artistry. You’ll have multiple opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in tangible ways, such as performance of repertoire, supervised teaching, supervised concert direction, and choreography for concerts.
⭐ Music (B.A.)
This major allows students to study music within a larger context of a liberal arts education. In lieu of a larger number of music credits, you’ll complete credits in an area outside of music, such as business, history, languages, or any other area offered by the University. You’ll come out with a musical discipline and a broad background to prepare you for almost any career path. An audition is required prior to entrance into the B.A. in Music.
⭐ Music (B.M.)
The bachelor of music (B.M.) prepares you to become a highly skilled music educator, music therapist, performer, composer, and/or conductor. In addition to in-depth work with your instrument of choice, you’ll choose from a variety of concentrations and options help you focus your studies and gain valuable career exposure. Throughout your coursework, you’ll develop high standards of teaching, scholarship, performance, and research in music, and enjoy small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a friendly community. A successful audition is required prior to entrance into any B.M. program.
Composition Concentration
The Composition concentration is designed to prepare the student to compose original music for a wide variety of venues including live concerts, music to accompany film, video, dance, and theatre
Music Therapy Concentration
The Music Therapy concentration is designed to prepare the student to work in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living centers, and in special education settings.
Music Education Concentration
Music Education majors pursue an accredited curriculum that develops musical knowledge and skills, and prepares students to become accomplished music educators.
Performance Concentration
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program features seven distinct options: jazz studies, orchestral instrument, organ, piano, piano pedagogy, string pedagogy, and voice.
