UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The College of the Arts at Kent State University is comprised of four major academic schools. Each has multiple degree-granting programs, internationally known faculty, and excellent facilities. They are
The School of Art The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music The School of Theatre and Dance
Listed below are our schools, majors offered by each, and program descriptions.
Further information on each can be found by visiting the web page of the appropriate school or by accessing the Kent State University Undergraduate Catalog.
| School of Art |
In Fine Arts, students major in painting, drawing, printmaking or sculpture and prepare for careers as professional artists. Programs of study lead to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees.
In Crafts, students major in ceramics, glass, jewelry/enameling or fiber arts and prepare for professional careers in those specialities. Programs of study lead to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees.
In Art Education, students prepare for licensure as art educators in grades P-12 and earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
In Art History, students prepare for positions in museums and galleries as well as for graduate study and earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
| The Fashion School |
In Fashion Design, students prepare for positions in design, manufacturing and related businesses within the ready-to-wear apparel industry. They earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
In Fashion Merchandising, students prepare to enter executive training programs and for entry-level positions in management, merchandising, sales and promotion, and operations. They earn the Bachelor of Science degree.
| School of Music |
In Voice, Piano or Instrumental Performance, students prepare for performance careers in their specialities or for college or private studio teaching. They earn the Bachelor of Music degree.
In Composition or Music Theory, students prepare for careers as composers and arrangers and earn the Bachelor of Music degree.
In Music Education, students focus on choral, general and instrumental music while preparing for licensure as school music educators in grades P-12. They earn the Bachelor of Music degree.
In General Music, students prepare for private studio teaching and professional opportunities in music and earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
| School of Theatre and Dance |
Dance Office: 266 Gym Annex, 330-672-2069
http://www.theatre.kent.edu
In Theatre Design/Technology, students prepare for positions in technical, design, or business management in commercial and educational theatre and allied fields of the performing arts. They earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
In Musical Theatre, students prepare to be multi-skilled performers in musical theatre. This interdisciplinary program combines intensive study in music, theatre, and dance. Auditions are required for admission. They earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
In Theatre Studies, students develop skills in multilple aspects of theatre. No audition is required. They earn the Bachelor of Arts degree.
In Dance, students prepare for careers in modern dance, composition, and performance with emphasis in ballet and jazz. They earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
In Dance Education, students focus on the broad range of skills needed for licensure as a school dance educator in grades P-12. They earn the Bachelor of Fine arts degree.
In Entertainment Arts & Technologies, the School of Theatre and Dance offers certificate programs. Each consists of 20 credit hours of coursework and they may be taken separately or as part of a degree program. The following certificates are offered:
Stage Lighting
Automated Lighting
Sound
Stage Scenery
Stage and Arena Rigging
Event Based Video Production