UCM's School of Visual and Performing Arts Viewbook

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

YOUR CANVAS CLASSROOM INSTRUMENT SCREEN STAGE STUDIO FUTURE.

Creativity starts with a single idea — YOUR idea. With courage and determination, you can transform a spark of inspiration into something real. Something applause-worthy and awe-inspiring.

The School of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Central Missouri is your opportunity to share your spark with others. Whether your ideas require a stage, instrument, computer or canvas, you’ll develop the professional skills and expertise needed to bring them to life. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to show the world your greatest creation yet – you.

THEATRE AND DANCE

As a UCM Theatre and Dance student, the world is your stage. You’ll learn from nationally recognized faculty and collaborate with accomplished guest artists as you join a league of professionals committed to excellence. With hands-on, engaging learning experiences, you’ll explore all aspects of theatre including acting, dancing, designing, directing, writing and set building. Pushing the boundaries of the traditional stage, UCM’s renowned faculty has been graduating high school and middle school theatre and speech teachers for nearly half a century. UCM students who seek a teaching position experience a 100% placement rate and start changing lives immediately after graduation. You won’t just get a job – you can also get serious recognition. UCM alumni have won many state teaching awards and even Tony, Golden Globe and Academy Awards!

SET THE STAGE

Theatre and Dance undergraduate degrees include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Choose a focus in Playwriting, Directing or Theatre Management

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Area 1: Performance

Area 2: Design Technology

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

• Bachelor of Science in Education in Speech Communication and Theatre

GET INVOLVED WITH

• Central Missouri Playwrights

• Dr. Ed See Student Teachers Association

• Theta Alpha Phi National Theatre Honors Fraternity (TAP) – UCM chapter

• UCM Dance Club

• UCM Shenanigans Improvisation & Sketch Comedy Troupe

• United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT) – UCM chapter

JAMES L. HIGHLANDER THEATRE

UCM’s James L. Highlander Theatre is a 440-seat, main stage with high-quality digital lighting and sound equipment. With expansive wing space and 40+ foot depth, Highlander has three dozen line sets, four electrics and a counterweight fly system. The theatre connects to a fully equipped scene shop with a dedicated classroom, tool room, greenroom, paint room and upstairs facilities housing a costume shop and dressing rooms. Highlander supports a main-stage season of four to five shows each academic year including musicals, classical texts, modern plays, theatre for young audiences and an annual dance concert.

RICHARD HERMAN BLACK BOX THEATRE

Located in Nickerson Hall, our black box theatre is a 100-seat venue used for performance classes, rehearsals and studio one-act performances. This student-run theatre allows you to write, produce, design, direct and perform your original work.

UCM DANCE STUDIO

Located in Wood 108, UCM’s 1,200-square-foot dance studio is equipped with a hardwood-sprung dance floor, ballet barres, full-length mirrors, industrial fans and innovative sound and video technology.

“The UCM Theatre program supported me and gave me the experiences that helped get me to where I am today. The professors fostered an amazing environment of opportunities and growth.”

– Kristin Yadamec

BSE Speech Communication and Theatre Production Assistant, Disney Animation Studios Frozen Academy Award winner

$45,000+ IN THEATRE AND DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE EACH YEAR

THEATRE LEARNING COMMUNITY

Connect with like-minded students and set yourself up for success by living in UCM’s Theatre Learning Community. Located in Nickerson Hall, it provides easy access to the Black Box Theatre and a lounge to read, rehearse or recharge.

CREATE YOUR CAREER!

UCM Theatre and Dance alumni are employed by:

• Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre

• Blue Man Group

• Broadway

• Celebrity Cruises

• Concord Theatricals

• Coterie Theatre

• Crane River Theater

• Disneyland/Disneyworld

• Kansas City Ballet

• Kansas City Repertory Theatre

• Kansas City school districts

• Lincoln Center

• Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

• New Theatre Restaurant

• New York Metropolitan Opera

• Norwegian Cruise Line

• Paul Bunyan Playhouse

• Pixar

• Prairie Repertory Theatre

• Quixotic Theatre

• Royal Caribbean Cruises

• San Francisco Ballet

The National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

LONGEST CONTINUOUSLY CAEP-ACCREDITED PUBLIC INSTITUTION IN MISSOURI

A BEST VALUE COLLEGE FOR FINE ARTS (College Factual, 2022)

• Six Flags

• Spinning Tree Theatre

• Summer and regional theatre companies

• Unicorn Theatre

• Worlds of Fun

• And more!

ACCREDITED BY ucmo.edu/theatre

ART AND DESIGN

Do you dream of a career in creativity? As a UCM Art and Design student, you’ll design your ideal future as you grow your craft, build influential relationships and gain recognition for your work.

UCM’s innovative course offerings explore a wide variety of art and design mediums, techniques and processes to help you discover your unique creative voice. Through internships, service-based projects, study-abroad opportunities and more, you’ll build a professional portfolio that expresses your individuality and artistry. Learn from award-winning faculty as well as visiting artists and designers who know the professional industry inside and out. Meet and get inspired by fellow students in one of our program-specific student organizations. At UCM, your canvas is limitless. What will you create?

A PATH FOR ANY PASSION

Art and Design undergraduate degrees include:

• Bachelor of Science in Education in Art

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

BFA - Studio Art Emphasis Areas:

° Sculpture

° Painting

° Ceramics

° Printmaking

° Illustration

° Photography

GET INVOLVED WITH

• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

– UCM student chapter

• Art Education Club

• Clay Club

• Interior Design Student Association (IDSA)

– UCM chapter

• UCM Student Artist Coalition (SAC)

ART AND DESIGN LEARNING COMMUNITY

Join students who share your passions by living in UCM’s Art and Design Learning Community located in Ellis Hall. You’ll have easy access to the Art Annex ceramics studio as well as the Grinstead design, print and photo studios and the Art Center foundation studios.

“As a freshman in my first ‘Foundations’ class, I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect, but soon found myself learning in ways I had never imagined that expanded my creativity and craft exponentially. Moving into upper-level courses, I have been continually guided to build upon my technical and conceptual skills to create work that I’m confident in as I’m getting ready to graduate. My professors have also helped me find opportunities outside of class to help gain experience professionally.”

– Cydney Cherepak BFA Studio Art

(Plexuss Global, 2021)

CREATE YOUR CAREER!

UCM Art and Design alumni are employed by:

• Barkley

• Bernstein-Rein

• BRR Architecture

• Discovery Channel

• Hallmark

• Hollis and Miller

• Johnson & Johnson

• KHL Design Studio

• Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

• Missouri and Kansas school districts

• Nebraska Arts Council

• Populous

• Signal Theory

• University of Oklahoma

• VMLY&R

• And more!

MUSIC

Share your passion. Evoke emotion. Speak directly to the heart of your listeners. By joining UCM’s musical community, you will be surrounded by world-class performers, composers, audio producers and scholars who regularly appear on stages around the world from Carnegie Hall to Africa, Europe and Asia. UCM has been training high-quality music educators and performers for more than 150 years and offers one of the finest music technology programs in the country. With elevated facilities and innovative courses, you’ll graduate prepared for today’s industry and learn how to shape the future of music. It’s no wonder that our program has a nearly 100% job placement rate! Whether your dream is to perform, teach, produce, conduct or compose, you will be immersed in a creative, nurturing environment full of opportunities and receive the hands-on training you need to sharpen your skills both at home and away.

FIND YOUR RHYTHM

Music undergraduate degrees include:

• Bachelor of Music Education – An innovative program developing the music educators of tomorrow. Within this degree program, you can focus on either instrumental or vocal music education.

• Bachelor of Music – An undergraduate professional degree in music for those who plan to make their careers as performers, composers, jazz-commercial artists, audio producers or piano teachers.

Option 1: Performance

Option 2: Music Technology and Commercial Music

• Bachelor of Arts in Music and Master of Arts in Music – Flexible undergraduate and graduate programs offer broad exposure to music while allowing you to explore other areas of interest even in a second field of study.

MUSIC LEARNING COMMUNITY

Connect with music-minded students by living in UCM’s Music Learning Community. Located in Ellis Hall, it’s near all UCM music facilities including private practice rooms.

JOIN IN

GET PAID FOR YOUR PASSIONS

Finance your education while doing something you love! Many students qualify for a variety of music scholarships, and students in many of UCM’s top large and small ensembles receive substantial monetary service awards for their participation.

• American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) – UCM chapter

• American String Teachers Association (ASTA) – UCM chapter

• Audio Engineering Society (AES) – UCM chapter

• National Association for Music Education (NAfME) – UCM chapter

• Percussive Arts Society (PAS) – UCM chapter

• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Epsilon Gamma – UCM chapter

• Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) International Music Fraternity for Women – UCM chapter

• UCM RainbowTones a cappella group

CREATE YOUR CAREER!

Get inspired by notable UCM Music alumni like:

• Jaz Brewer, ‘02 – Emmy award-winning studio owner and producer

• Michael Collins, ‘92 – Owner and president, Bluefox Productions

• Daryl Duff, ‘89 – Soloist, Sea Chanters Vocal Ensemble

• Chris Fischer, ‘11 – Touring audio engineer for Beyoncé, Ariana Grande and 311

• David Halen, ‘79 and ‘05 – Concertmaster, St. Louis Symphony

• Eric Halen, ‘77 – Co-concertmaster, Houston Symphony

• Mary Ann Hart, ‘73 – Grammy award-winning vocalist

• Kristen Hirlinger, ‘13 – Emmy-nominated sound editor, composer, and re-recording mixer

• David Holsinger, ‘74 – Nationally prominent composer

• Mike Quimby, ‘73 and ‘75 – Quimby Organ Company

• Ben Rigby, ‘10 – Audio engineer for country star Eric Church

• John Ruocco, ‘78 – Internationally known jazz saxophonist and big band leader

• Josh Williams, ‘02 – Audio director, Hallmark

“I absolutely love being a part of UCM Music. Between having incredible faculty, diverse course options and multiinterest student organizations to join, it’s hard NOT to find your place here! Choosing UCM Music was one of the best choices I’ve made for my future.”

– Shelby Rouse Bachelor of Arts in Music

FIRST All-Steinway School in Missouri & ONE OF

ONLY

150 in the world

ONE OF ONLY FIVE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED schools to admit Music majors who play technology like laptops or turntables

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

ACCREDITED BY SINCE 1947

ucmo.edu/music

SUPPORT ON YOUR SCHEDULE

When you choose UCM, you’re surrounded by the support you need to make it to the top. UCM’s Career and Life Design Center provides each student with a free, personalized success team to help navigate the college experience. With the dedicated support of success advisors, you can focus on the work that matters most. No matter where or what you create, the devotion and expertise of UCM’s world-class faculty members will ensure you learn from the best on your journey of discovery.

• Academic support through in-person and online resources

• Expert tutoring for 100+ courses

• Review and editing services from the Writing Center

• Counseling and mental health services

• Career counseling

HIGH PERFORMANCE. LOW COST.

Nothing should get in the way of your goals. That’s why we take action to keep college affordable for all. Our tuition is lower than most Missouri colleges, and 94% of UCM undergraduates receive financial aid. UCM even grants numerous major-specific scholarships so you can focus on your future, not your funding!

FINANCIAL AID THE RIGHT WAY

UCM Scholarship Finder makes it easy to find and apply for 685+ scholarships! Complete your application by the priority deadline of Feb. 1 for your greatest chance of being selected for all eligible UCM Alumni Foundation Scholarships, including those specifically for students in the School of Visual and Performing Arts! The scholarship application closes on March 15.

See what you may qualify for at ucmo.edu/scholarshipfinder.

A BEST VALUE BACHELOR’S DEGREE FOR FINE & STUDIO ARTS

(College Factual, 2022)

NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP COLLEGES

BY FORBES MAGAZINE, 2021

UCM BOUND OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP

NO Out-Of-State Tuition for students in Missouri’s eight bordering states and the MIAA bordering states SAVE UP TO $8,040 ucmo.edu/ucmbound

RED &BLACK SCHOLARSHIP

Receive up to full tuition and general fees

Automatic, merit-based scholarship renewable for up to eight semesters

ucmo.edu/redandblack

MULE GRANT

Designed to cover any tuition and general fees remaining after federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships have been applied ucmo.edu/mulegrant

UCM Art and Design

Art Center 120

660-543-4481

art@ucmo.edu

ucmo.edu/art

UCM Music

Utt 111

660-543-4630

musicoffice@ucmo.edu

ucmo.edu/music

UCM Theatre and Dance

Martin 113 660-543-8781

theatreanddance@ucmo.edu

ucmo.edu/theatre