Visual and Performing Arts

Degree Type
Major

Mission 

The Visual and Performing Arts programs at Bethany College are designed to achieve the following goals for their students: 

  • Provide study in the disciplines of Music, Theatre, and Visual Art
  • Promote the understanding of the historical and aesthetic unity of the disciplines
  • Enhance understanding of historical and aesthetic unity with creative practice
  • Promote life-long participation in the arts
  • Prepare students for careers and graduate study

Learning Outcomes 

The Visual and Performing Arts programs at Bethany College are designed to achieve the following goals for their students:

  • Provide study in the disciplines of Music, Theatre, and Visual Art
  • Promote the understanding of the historical and aesthetic unity of the disciplines
  • Enhance understanding of historical and aesthetic unity with creative practice
  • Promote life-long participation in the arts
  • Prepare students for careers and graduate study

Visual and Performing Arts

Students complete the core visual and performing arts courses. Students can customize their degree by choosing from one of several tracks to align their studies with their career goals. 

Item #
Title
Credits
2
3
24 - 30
Sub-Total Credits
41-49

Music Track

Item #
Title
Credits
4
4
6 - 8
Sub-Total Credits
28-30

Theatre Track

The theatre track is a combination of performance and technical courses. 

Item #
Title
Credits
4
3
Sub-Total Credits
24

Visual Arts Studio Track

Item #
Title
Credits
3
3
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
27
41-49