COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA STUDENT GUIDEBOOK
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA
The College of Arts & Media (CAM) is a haven for developing creative, active, and meaningful professionals in the areas of art, dance, mass communication, music, and theatre & musical theatre.
Questions about the College of Arts & Media? Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Physical Address
James & Nancy Gaertner
Performing Arts Center (GPAC) 815 17th Street, Suite 190 Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address Box 2393 Huntsville, TX 77341
CAM Marketing & Communications Team marketing@shsu.edu | 936.294.2709
Dan Rather Communications Building (DRCB) 1804 Avenue J, Suite 123 Huntsville, TX 77341
Each academic year, the College of Arts & Media offers a full calendar of exciting events and performances. While not all of our events require a ticket for admission, those that do are listed on our Box Office website. Visit our events website for more information.
DEPARTMENT OF ART
Home to nationally recognized degree programs, the Department of Art provides students access to contemporary digital labs and creative studios in a multilevel technology-enhanced complex. A vibrant environment for creative research and collaboration, the Department of Art is committed to personal and professional development by promoting original thinking and supporting the local community.
CONTACT US
Questions about the Department of Art?
Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Department Office shsuart@shsu.edu | 936.294.4311
Physical Address
Dana G. Hoyt Fine Arts Building (HFAB) 1741 Bobby K Marks Drive, Suite 302 Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address
Box 2089 Huntsville, TX 77341
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EVENTS
Each semester, art exhibitions displayed in the University Gallery (inside HFAB) and Satellite Gallery (downtown Huntsville) provide students with the opportunity to be recognized for their talent, collaboration, and experience gained. All Department of Art events are listed on the College of Arts & Media website.
ADMISSION
A portfolio review is required for admission into the Department of Art. This is additional to admission into the university. Submission details and instructions for both undergraduate and graduate applications are available below. VIEW EVENTS >
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
| SIGGRAPH | Student Art Association | Student Design Collective
This list is subject to change each academic year. For more information, contact our main office.
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DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
Where creative expertise meets performance, the Department of Dance offers a dynamic and challenging curriculum. Students evolve into the next generation of career-ready dance professionals with access to multiple rehearsal studios, a fully equipped Pilates studio, a dance technology lab, and a performance theater.
Questions about the Department of Dance?
Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Department Office
shsudance@shsu.edu | 936.294.3342
Physical Address
James & Nancy Gaertner
Performing Arts Center (GPAC) 815 17th Street, Suite 150 Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address
Box 2269 Huntsville, TX 77341
Each semester, dance concerts provide students with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience as a showcase of their talent, collaboration, and experience gained. All Department of Dance events are listed on the College of Arts & Media website.
An audition is required for admission into the Department of Dance. This is additional to admission into the university. Audition details and registration information for both undergraduate and graduate programs are available below.
This list is subject to change each academic year. For more information, contact our main office.
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
With a hands-on curriculum, the Department of Mass Communication guides students on how to run the show just as they will in various fields of professional mass media. Courses are centered around building a network of informed, ethical, and technologically proficient communicators who are prepared to make a positive impact on the rapidly changing world of media.
Questions about the Department of Mass Communication? Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Department Office
mcom@shsu.edu | 936.294.1341
Physical Address
Dan Rather Communications Building (DRCB) 1804 Avenue J, Suite 212 Huntsville, TX 77341
Mailing Address
Box 2207 Huntsville, TX 77341
Each semester, film festivals provide students with the opportunity to be recognized for their talent, collaboration, and experience gained. All Department of Mass Communication events are listed on the College of Arts & Media website.
A portfolio review is required for admission into the BFA, MA, and MFA programs. This is additional to admission into the university. There is no portfolio requirement for any tracks under the BA program. More information on all undergraduate and graduate programs is available below.
| National Association of Black Journalists
National Sports Media Association
Public Relations Student Society of America
Society of Professional Journalists
The Film Society
This list is subject to change each academic year. For more information, contact our main office.
STUDENT MEDIA OUTLETS
Content for various media outlets including the campus radio station (90.5 KSHU), newspaper (The Houstonian), and local cable TV (Channel 7) is conceptualized and produced via student collaboration. For more details, reach out to our main office.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
A devoted community, the School of Music is composed of internationally recognized performers, scholars, and educators. The diverse talents of student and faculty musicians are celebrated through an array of vocal, instrumental, ensemble, and chamber performances.
CONTACT US
Questions about the School of Music?
Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
School Office
music@shsu.edu | 936.294.1360
Physical Address
School of Music Building 1751 Avenue I, Suite 225 Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address
Box 2208 Huntsville, TX 77341
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EVENTS
Each semester, concerts and recitals provide students with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience as a showcase of their talent, collaboration, and experience gained. All School of Music events are listed on the College of Arts & Media website.
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ADMISSION
An audition is required for admission into the School of Music. This is additional to admission into the university. Audition details and registration information for both undergraduate and graduate programs are available below.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Sam Association of Saxophonists
Sam Choral Educators
Sigma Alpha Iota
Tau Beta Sigma | Tuba-Euphonium Association
This list is subject to change each academic year. For more information, contact our main office.
GET INVOLVED > | Collegiate Percussion Association | Mu Tau Omega | Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia — Zeta Mu Chapter
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE
Centered around student dedication and participation is the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre. With opportunities to fortify skills in acting, directing, design and technology, and showmanship, among other areas, theatre professionals are crafted to excel beyond limitation in modern production and performance.
CONTACT US
Questions about the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre? Reach out to or stop by our main office for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Department Office theatre@shsu.edu | 936.294.1329
Physical Address
University Theatre Center (UTC) 1740 Bobby K Marks Drive, Suite 110 Huntsville, TX 77340
Mailing Address
Box 2297 Huntsville, TX 77341
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EVENTS
Each semester, plays and musicals provide students with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience as a showcase of their talent, collaboration, and experience gained. All Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre events are listed on the College of Arts & Media website.
ADMISSION
An audition is required for admission into the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre. This is additional to admission into the university. Audition details and registration information for all programs are available below.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
| Artists of Color | Musical Theatre Alliance
United States Institute for Theatre Technology — Student Chapter
This list is subject to change each academic year. For more information, contact our main office.
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