School of Music and the Arts - Art, Dance and Theatre
The Fine Arts Department of Cumberland University offers a Fine Arts major in the Division of Arts and Humanities. The four Fine Arts components are Art, Dance, Music (Instrumental and Vocal) and Theatre. Students will experience a core curriculum including instruction in all four disciplines, then concentrate study in one or more of the Fine Arts areas.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Fine Arts provides students with a means to develop their technical and creative potential, while learning to express themselves as diverse and informed artists. The program's theoretical and practical approach within a liberal arts curriculum strives to stimulate the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of students preparing for professional careers.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Fine Arts provides students with a means to develop their technical and creative potential, while learning to express themselves as diverse and informed artists. The program's theoretical and practical approach within a liberal arts curriculum strives to stimulate the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual growth of students preparing for professional careers.
The student with a Fine Arts Major will have an emphasis in one of the following:
Fine Arts Minor: The Cumberland University student may pursue a minor in Fine Arts, Art, Dance, Music or Theatre.
- Art
- Music Theatre
- Theatre
- Art Education
- The Child and Fine Arts
- Instrumental Music, K-12
- Vocal/General Music, K-12
Fine Arts Minor: The Cumberland University student may pursue a minor in Fine Arts, Art, Dance, Music or Theatre.
Performing Arts & Scholarships
All Cumberland University students are encouraged to participate in Performing Arts activities. Scholarships are available for students, regardless of major, with abilities in Instrumental or Vocal/Choral Music, Theatre, Dance, or Visual Art.
Phoenix Players (theatre) - The Phoenix Players present one performance each semester. Last year's presentations included Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Contact Dr. Larry Menefee at 615.547.1191 (local) or toll free 800-467-0562, ext. 1191 for further information about the program or scholarships for the Phoenix Players.
Dance - The Cumberland University student may select individual dance courses, pursue a Dance minor or major in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Dance. Various dance styles and techniques are included in the Emphasis or minor. Outstanding students are selected to participate in the Phoenix Dancers.
Art - Cumberland University students are encouraged to take individual art courses or pursue an Art minor or a major in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art. Various visual art media, techniques and styles are included in the curriculum, and a student art show is one of the many art displays in the Adams Gallery of the Fine Arts Center. Contact Lissa Gill at 615.547.1381 for further information about the program or art scholarships.
For complete course descriptions, please review our catalog.
Phoenix Players (theatre) - The Phoenix Players present one performance each semester. Last year's presentations included Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Contact Dr. Larry Menefee at 615.547.1191 (local) or toll free 800-467-0562, ext. 1191 for further information about the program or scholarships for the Phoenix Players.
Dance - The Cumberland University student may select individual dance courses, pursue a Dance minor or major in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Dance. Various dance styles and techniques are included in the Emphasis or minor. Outstanding students are selected to participate in the Phoenix Dancers.
Art - Cumberland University students are encouraged to take individual art courses or pursue an Art minor or a major in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art. Various visual art media, techniques and styles are included in the curriculum, and a student art show is one of the many art displays in the Adams Gallery of the Fine Arts Center. Contact Lissa Gill at 615.547.1381 for further information about the program or art scholarships.
For complete course descriptions, please review our catalog.
