SFUAD Launches BBA in Arts Management and BFA in Theatre with a Specialization in Dance
12.15.2011
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Santa Fe, N.M.—December 15, 2011—Santa Fe University of Art and Design announced the launch of two degree programs that complement the university’s offerings in art, design and performing arts. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Arts Management is designed to prepare students for careers in the business of art and design and within an international economy that values creativity and innovation. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre with a specialization in Dance is tailored for talented students who want to pursue commercial forms of dance, such as opportunities with theatre companies, cruise ships, theme parks, resorts and music videos, among other possibilities. Both programs will launch with the 2012 fall semester. The BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Dance requires an audition, and enrollment is limited. Classes start Aug. 27, 2012.
The BBA in Arts Management offers a balanced curriculum of art, business and principles of creativity. In addition to preparing students for general business management, core courses explore foundations in business communications, music and theatre management, gallery and museum careers, art criticism, photography, and information technology for the arts. Students can track toward their career goals by choosing electives offered across several arts and design disciplines.
“The ability to think creatively is highly prized as a foundation for innovation in today’s competitive global economy,” said Gerry Snyder, the university’s vice president of academic affairs. “We are in a unique position to help our students develop the business, creative, and academic skills they need to succeed.”
The BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Dance will be one of a few programs in the western region to train students for targeted commercial dance careers. The curriculum emphasizes training in several forms of dance technique, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern dance and musical theatre dance. Acting and singing courses round out the program, so students can cultivate the wide range of skills they need to become versatile performers.
“The entertainment industry needs professionals who are deeply skilled in a variety of artistic and dance techniques, and this is the focus of our new BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Dance,” said John Weckesser, chair of the university’s Performing Arts Department.
Students in both programs will also benefit from the school’s location in Santa Fe, a vibrant cultural center that boasts an internationally renowned art market and serves as home to several professional dance companies. Many internship possibilities in the arts management and commercial dance fields in both not-for-profit and commercial arenas are available for students to gain valuable practical experience.
About Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Santa Fe University of Art and Design, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines practical experience with core theory to prepare graduates to become well-rounded, creative problem-solving professionals. SFUAD offers a small-size class environment led by faculty members who are practicing artists, passionate about education and committed to involving students in meaningful projects beginning in their freshman year. The curriculum is designed to inspire creativity, passion and outstanding performance in contemporary music, creative writing, performing arts, art, graphic design, moving image arts (filmmaking and video production), and photography. With its diverse international student body and opportunities to study abroad, SFUAD encourages students to develop a global perspective on the arts. The city of Santa Fe also offers an international artistic experience as one of the world’s leading centers for art and design, home to thousands of artists working in all media. The university has recently launched Artists for Positive Social Change, a yearlong series of events, curricula, lectures and performances that explore one high-profile issue or genre; during the 2011–2012 academic year, the program focuses on hip hop as a major influence on today’s culture and social fabric. For more information, visit www.santafeuniversity.edu.
Santa Fe University of Art and Design (formerly the College of Santa Fe) is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
