Division Chair: Diana Skroch, Ph.D., Professor

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Department Chair: Linda Whitney, M.F.A., Associate Professor

Excellent opportunities are available for studio training for artists and preparing students for a variety of careers such as commercial art, computer graphics, or gallery work. The Department of Art also makes an important contribution to the cultural environment of the campus and community. Well-equipped studio space is available to all students, and personal studio space is available for upper level students. Ceramics and printmaking facilities are high–quality, and a student art gallery is run by and for the students.

This major offers a selected major area of study, introductory studio courses, and elective hours in a specific studio media. Opportunities for practical experiences include exhibitions and internships.
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This major provides training for elementary and secondary art teachers. The program includes selective studio courses and art-related methods courses. Requires completion of either the K-12 or the Secondary Certification.
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The Department of Art offers a minor degree program in Art and a certificate in Digital Design.

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Department Chair: Diana Skroch, Ph.D., Professor

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), this program assists musicians to perform at their highest possible level, develops in students a broad understanding of music within the context of a liberal arts education, and contributes to the cultural environment of the campus and community. Foss Music Hall is one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in North Dakota, offering numerous classrooms, practice rooms, and rehearsal rooms. Froemke Auditorium seats 220 people and provides a splendid setting for recitals. For larger audiences, historic Vangstad Auditorium has a capacity of more than 800 and houses a three manual Moeller pipe organ – one of the finest in the region. VCSU offers many opportunities for performance including the Concert Band, Athletic Pep Band, Concert Choir, University Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and numerous chamber performances.

Respected for its strength and practical approach, this program is designed for students interested in performance or liberal studies. Graduates have been successful in a variety of careers.
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The first and only program of its kind in North Dakota, this degree program instills in students a solid understanding of music principles, competent performance skills, and practical business training. This combination prepares students for careers in the exciting field of music business such as studio, event, or performance management.
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This program, prepares students to teach vocal and instrumental music in grades K-12. Students pursing a career in teaching public school music must complete the K-12 Certification (B.S. in Ed.).
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The Department of Music offers minor degree programs in Music, Music with an Emphasis in Business, and Piano Pedagogy.

Open to all members of the community, the Community School of the Arts provides access to programs in music, the visual arts, drama, and the literary arts that would not otherwise be available. Certified by the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts and approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.
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