Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre and Dance - Dance Concentration 48 months Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theatre and Dance - Dance Concentration

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This program blends liberal arts education and critical thinking with intensive, pre-professional training and practice. The faculty fosters an environment that values and cultivates creative, passionate, disciplined, curious, innovative, engaged, articulate, collaborative and independent-thinking artists and scholars. Committed to a teaching approach that emphasizes mentorship and individual attention to students, faculty members of the school empower students in the development of their own personal strengths, provide them with tools and opportunities to realize their potential, and equip them for successful work in professional environments, graduate programs and as lifelong learners. Goals: To realize this mission, the School of Theatre and Dance strives to: Develop in students the ability to work productively and sensitively in creative and collaborative processes. Offer multiple opportunities for students to self-initiate and self-produce work in a context supportive of experimentation. Produce performances and creative experiences of high quality. Present performances by and learning experiences with visiting artists. Motivate students to take active responsibility for their work, processes and careers. Promote, support and enable faculty professional development so that teachers continue to provide the education for students that only growing, current and active creative artists and scholars can provide. Inspire and prepare students to be advocates for the arts. Foster an understanding of the roles of the artist and the arts in society. Advance dynamic partnerships with diverse communities.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

This program blends liberal arts education and critical thinking with intensive, pre-professional training and practice. The faculty fosters an environment that values and cultivates creative, passionate, disciplined, curious, innovative, engaged, articulate, collaborative and independent-thinking artists and scholars. Committed to a teaching approach that emphasizes mentorship and individual attention to students, faculty members of the school empower students in the development of their own personal strengths, provide them with tools and opportunities to realize their potential, and equip them for successful work in professional environments, graduate programs and as lifelong learners. Goals: To realize this mission, the School of Theatre and Dance strives to: Develop in students the ability to work productively and sensitively in creative and collaborative processes. Offer multiple opportunities for students to self-initiate and self-produce work in a context supportive of experimentation. Produce performances and creative experiences of high quality. Present performances by and learning experiences with visiting artists. Motivate students to take active responsibility for their work, processes and careers. Promote, support and enable faculty professional development so that teachers continue to provide the education for students that only growing, current and active creative artists and scholars can provide. Inspire and prepare students to be advocates for the arts. Foster an understanding of the roles of the artist and the arts in society. Advance dynamic partnerships with diverse communities.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
120+
81+
58+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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