The minor in Art History consists of 24 credits where you will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of global art, experience public art on campus and in the community, and attend lectures as well as masterclasses by visiting artists.
why study art history at uw-stevens Point?
A minor in art history offers students a rich range of fine-art-focused experiences and conceptual approaches to researching creative work while encouraging innovative and transdisciplinary thinking. You will develop a sharp eye for visual analysis, historical context and global perspectives to understand the social, political, and historical contexts behind creative works.
Career paths include:
Museum and Gallery Roles
Arts Administration
Writing, Publishing and Media
Historical Societies and Preservation
Major Pairings
Students often pair an Art History minor with these majors:
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Business Administration
Pre-Art Therapy
Communication
Media Studies
Psychology
Theatre Design and Technology
COFAC alumni
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
At UW-Stevens Point we work with students individually to realize their career goals. Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 349 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.
The Instrumental Music Performance Certificate is a non-degree program designed for students looking for intensive studies in instrumental music, as both a soloist and an ensemble performer. While pursuing a degree in a field other than music, you will develop your skills as a performer with weekly private lessons with music department faculty and will perform in large and small group ensembles. Working with your studio teacher, you design a course of study selecting academic music courses that focus on your interests, rather than following the prescribed traditional music degrees tracks.
This program is intended for incoming first-year students who have an extensive background and training in music performance but will be majoring in a discipline outside of the Music Department. Students already in their first or second year may audition for the program only through special circumstances and exceptions. Auditions are required.
Applied Lessons, 20 credits 20 credits minimum with a suggested 2 credits per semester in the first year.
Ensembles, 8 credits (minimum) Students enrolled in applied lessons must also enroll in a major instrumental ensemble as assigned by the appropriate director and applied studio teacher.
Special Topics MUS 450 – Special Topics in Music 0-3 cr. – 1 credit Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate through writing and oral communication how this certificate program’s core principle supported ongoing value to combining a high-level of study in a creative field with your major field of study. This portion of the certificate program may be offered as part of the required recital performance.
Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, and composers who through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
College of Fine Arts and Communication 254 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-3107 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: music@uwsp.edu
Pre-Art Therapy
TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING AN ART THERAPIST
Our Pre-Art Therapy program consists of 24 credits and includes courses from Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, in addition to designated Art Therapy courses. Combined with a BA or BFA in Art, the preprofessional Art Therapy program will provide a strong foundation for future studies and gives you the confidence to successfully enter in a master’s level program.
WHY STUDY PRE-ART THERAPY AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Art therapists support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of their clients, including children experiencing behavioral challenges; people and caregivers in medical crises; victims of violence or other trauma; older adults struggling with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease; or anyone who need help coping with life’s challenges. Our students can successfully enter a graduate program upon graduation.
Pre-Art Therapy students commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors:
BA/BFA Art
Art History
Communication
Psychology
Get Involved!
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Your very first semester at UWSP you will begin taking introductory classes toward the pre-professional program. You will also take studio art courses in a variety of two- and three-dimensional art with the option of selection a BA (Bachelor of Art) or a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) upon completion of the foundation art coursework. Preprofessional Art Therapy courses include Intro to Art Therapy and Art Therapy Field Experience.
Exhibition Opportunities / Competitions The School of Design and Communication hosts the annual Juried Student Exhibition where students at all levels can enter work and have the chance to win awards. Each year we also hold a Scholarship Competition with multiple awards given to excellence in each discipline, in leadership and service. Students get calls to enter local, regional, national and international art shows.
Public Art / Community Work The Carlsten Gallery Student Advisory Committee (CGSAC) holds an annual competition for students to create Public Artwork. Students gain experience with proposal writing, presentations, and working with a faculty mentor.
Visiting Artists / Workshops Every year we host different visiting artists who hold workshops and give lectures on campus. Student groups sponsor events and individuals also travel to attend talks or weekend workshops.
Upon graduating, our students enter graduate programs or find career placement in positions including:
Activities Director
Mental Health Aid
Mobile Therapist
Rehabilitation Assistant
Therapeutic Staff Support
A graduate degree is a requirement for therapy positions. Art Therapists are employed by organizations such as:
Pre-professional programs are designed to provide students with the necessary coursework and advising support to prepare for a professional school. The pre-professional program is not a major, minor, or certificate, and it does not appear as a credential on a student’s transcript.
To complete the pre-professional program and earn an undergraduate degree, students must declare a major, which serves as the primary area of study. The choice of major is flexible; students are encouraged to select a major that aligns with their academic interests. Contact the appropriate pre-professional adviser for guidance as early as possible.
Notes for Pre-Art Therapy: The 24 credits in this pre-professional program includes courses from Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology, in addition to designated Art Therapy courses. Combined with a BA or BFA in Art, the preprofessional Art Therapy program will position you to enter graduate programs in Art Therapy.
meet your faculty and staff
At UW-Stevens Point we work with students individually to realize their career goals. Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.
NASAD – National Association of Schools of Art & Design
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 349 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.
College of Fine Arts and Communication 163 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Sevens Point, WI 54481-3897 Phone: 715-346-2669 Email: sdc@uwsp.edu
UW-Stevens Point offers the most well-known and innovative Pilates Teacher Training curriculum worldwide, providing learning opportunities that are stimulating, personal and rooted in the art and science of movement. Our curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise, providing a deep understanding of Pilates and it benefits, giving our students the tools required to begin a successful career as Pilates professionals.
Pilates training focuses on engaging the mind with the body to create exercises that involve the whole body. Pilates strengthens the body’s core, improves balance, increases coordination and decreases stress. Pilates exercises are appropriate for a broad range of ages and physical abilities.
Why Choose Pilates at UW-Stevens Point?
Derived from principles developed by Joseph Pilates, Pilates is a safe and effective form of body-mind exercise that can be performed on a mat or using a variety of innovative equipment. Once known only by elite dancers and athletes, Pilates is now practiced world-wide in a variety of settings including gyms, private studios, and medical facilities.
The UWSP Pilates Teacher Training program is offered in module format. Students then have the opportunity to complete their Certified Pilates Teacher training at any Balanced Body Authorized Training Center worldwide. UWSP’s program, like those of other leaders in the Pilates industry, offers an assessment-based certificate of completion based on the recommendations of the nationally recognized Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).
For each module, students will be provided a link to order a comprehensive manual current with national standards and produced by industry leader, Balanced Body Inc.
WHAT TO EXPECT
During the UWSP Pilates Teacher Training program, students have the opportunity to gain practical teaching experience through campus and community partnerships. These teaching experiences are recorded as Practical Teaching Hours and count toward completion of the Pilates Teacher Training Program.
Our Program supports the dynamic process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more positive, balanced and healthy lifestyle. UWSP’s Teacher Training Program is designed to create thoughtful, creative and successful Pilates teachers.
Pilates Education Schedule Semester I
Semester I: FALL 2026 (Movement Principles and Mat I) The expectation is to register for (Movement Principles and Mat I) for fall 2026. The course work is designed to be taken in conjunction with each other. Registration is due by Friday, August 21, 2026.
Movement Principles Module (16 hours)
This is the entry-level course for Pilates Certification. Movement Principles provides a solid foundation for training in any environment. You will come away with a complete tool- box for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance. The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
$449 The course fee includes Movement Principles Manual and Certificate of Completion from Balance Body Education.
Mat I Module forms the foundation of the Pilates Method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates Method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre/ post-natal classes.
Fridays, September 4-December 5, 2026 8:30-9:50 a.m. (No Class Friday, November 29)
December 5 – final exam, in-person
$449 The course fee includes Mat I Manual and Certificate of Completion from Balance Body Education.
Weekly classes are offered to anyone interested in attending Pilates throughout the semester, based on the level of your experience.
Pilates Mat class teaches the principles of functional anatomy that strengthen the body’s core, improve balance, and increase movement efficiency. Participants can expect to have a full conditioning experience that leads to evenly balanced musculature, increased range of motion and enhanced physical performance.
Student pricing: $70 (14 sessions @ $5/class) – payable in cash or check to Amy Beversdorf or Pamela Luedtke at first class session (checks made out to Studio B Pilates).
Pilates Education Schedule Semester II
Semester II: SPRING 2027 (Mat II and Mat III) The expectation is to register for (Mat II and Mat III) for spring 2027. The course work is designed to be taken in conjunction with each other. Spring 2027 registration is due by Friday, January 15, 2027.
Mat II Module (16 hours)
Mat II teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for the intermediate and advanced levels and creating successful Mat classes.
Saturday, January 23, 2027 – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2027 – 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Mat II Module (16 hours) $449 The course fee includes Mat II Manual and Certificate of Completion from Balance Body Education.
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. Adding props to a Mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Fridays, January 29-May 7, 2027 8:30-9:50 a.m. May 7-final exam, in-person
(No Class Friday, March 26)
Mat III Enhanced Mat and Props $449 The course fee includes Mat III Manual and Certificate of Completion from Balance Body Education.
I fell fast in love with Pilates as a movement practice and decided to work toward a Mat certification before leaving UW-Stevens Point. – Amy Larson, BA Dance
School of Performing Arts – Department of Theatre and Dance
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point 161 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-4429 | Fax: 715-346-4794 For ticket information: 715-346-4100
Musical Theatre
develop your performance techniques in our musical theatre program
The musical theatre degree offers its students stimulating pre-professional classes. The courses focus on the development and investigation of performance techniques. Classes include private voice lessons (four years), acting (Meisner technique), music theory/piano, musical theater performance labs, audition preparation/scene into song, musical theater dance, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, voice and articulation and musical theater history.
School of Performing Arts
WHY STUDY MUSICAL THEATRE AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
At UW-Stevens Point you will have opportunities each year to perform in a variety of venues including Jenkins Theatre, and our black box Studio Theatre. Yearly performance opportunities include contermporary musical theatre productions, classical musical theatre productions, Player’s student group perfomances and masterclasses with visiting artists.
Images: Pirates of Penzance, Side by Side by Sondheim, Ride the Cyclone, Bright Star
Musical Theatre pairs well with the following programs to expand your employment options:
Dance
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internships in various arts capacities are also available. There are many opportunities to perform outside in the community including: summer ensembles, summer music venues, area civic and professional performing groups.
Image: She Kills Monsters (rehearsal)
GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
Players is a UWSP student organization seeking to provide a place for students to foster their creativity in not only theatre but writing, dance, poetry, and more!
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources – it is your hub for campus information!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Graduating seniors will present a Senior Showcase for casting directors, agents, and managers from across the U.S.
By the time they reach graduation, students will have developed the skills, techniques, and professional materials needed to compete in the industry. Their training culminates in key experiences such as a professional headship session and a trip to Chicago, where they participate in masterclasses and attend performances at renowned theatres including Steppenwolf, the Goodman, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Choose this option if you are a multitalented performer and wish to pursue a professional career in musical theatre. The program requires study in three primary areas: acting, dance, and voice, as well as courses in music theory, piano, theatre, and musical theatre history.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Admission to all Theatre and Dance programs (with the exception of Arts Management) is by audition/interview only. The Department of Theatre & Dance partners with Acceptd so you can view application, audition and interview detail, submit your application and materials online, and schedule the location and date of your audition/interview.
Founded in 1965, the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 192 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for theatre and theatre-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other theatre-related endeavors.
Musical Theatre Educator’s Alliance
The UWSP Department of Theatre and Dance is a member of the Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance.
School of Performing Arts
Department of Theatre & Dance
UW-Stevens Point offers five theatre and dance degree tracks, including three highly competitive conservatory-styled BFA programs in Musical Theatre, Acting and Design & Technology. In addition, we offer two liberal arts degrees: the BA Dance major and minor, with coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theoretical studies, and the BA Drama major, which allows students to study multiple focused areas such as playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, design, and acting. These excellent academic and production programs have established UW-Stevens Point as a primary undergraduate center in Wisconsin for students interested in the performing arts.
School of Performing Arts – Department of Theatre and Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communication 161 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-4429 | Fax: 715-346-4794 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: theatre@uwsp.edu
The Master of Music Education program at UW-Stevens Point has two tracks designed for either the classroom teacher or studio teacher. The Classroom Pedagogy Track is fully online and is designed for those with a degree in music education who are currently certified music teachers.
The hybrid Studio Pedagogy Track is available to all those holding an undergraduate music degree who would like to advance their careers as studio teachers and professors. A program of study requiring additional undergraduate courses can be developed for those who do not have the requisite degree or certification by consultation with the Director of Music Education.
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WHY STUDY MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
The 100% onlie Classroom Teacher Track offers options in General Music, Choral, Instrumental, and Jazz Courses.
It is a 30-credit MME program that is ideal for the working music teacher and will help you further your own professional development and prepare you to be a leader in the field.
Request information and start your journey in our Master of Music Education program, sign up for an information session today!
See what one of our graduates has to say about the program
Karen Bullock (’23) shares her experience with the online MME graduate program.
“I’d always wanted my master’s. I was concerned about filling in any gaps in education that I might have missed along the way. I knew that this program would help me to do that.”
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Interact with experienced, friendly instructors – all with classroom experience.
Join your peers in an interactive virtual community of current music educators throughout your graduate school experience.
Your study will culminate in a thesis of your own independent research on a topic of interest to you. It will be published in an open-source format through the UW Library System.
studio pedagogy track
Customize your education – the Studio Pedagogy Track is an on-campus residency that can be completed in one calendar year or two, depending upon your schedule and needs.
It’s a customizable 30-credit MME program that is ideal for the performer who intends to teach studio lessons and will help you further your own professional development, while also helping you hone your performance and publication skills in the field of music pedagogy.
You may attend full or part time.
Artist Level Applied Study and Pedagogy courses specific to: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Violincello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion.
Degree flexibility – create your path suited to your interests, multiple elective options to fulfill most degree requirements.
Your study will culminate in a capstone recital and written thesis, which will be published in an open-source format through the UW Library System.
MME Graduate Certificates
The UWSP Masters of Music Education program also offers certificate options to choose from for those enrolled in our program.
Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, and composers who through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
School of Performing Arts – Department of Music
College of Fine Arts and Communication 254 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-3107 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: music@uwsp.edu
Our BFA in Art is called the Integrative Studio Arts degree because it allows you to integrate classes in multiple disciplines. This professional degree requires 78 credits within the major, yet it is all about the creative direction YOU want to take. To start with you take a solid core of art studios and then get to choose classes that pique your interest—such as performance, lighting or costume design, video, or sound production. If you want to spend every waking hour in the painting studio, building sculpture, throwing pots, or making prints, this program allows for that too.
WHY STUDY BFA ART AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Creative professionals are highly valued employees in every business and organization. Our graduates find employment in commercial enterprises, private firms, government agencies or work in educational institutions. Some choose the entrepreneurial path, becoming self-employed professional artists, or decide to go on to graduate school.
Art majors commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors to expand your employment options:
Art History
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
Business Administration
Pre-Art Therapy
Communication
Media Studies
Psychology
Theatre Design and Technology
Get Involved!
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Exhibition Opportunities / Competitions Students are invited to submit work to the annual Juried Student Exhibition where submissions at all levels have the chance to win awards. Each year we also hold a Scholarship Competition with multiple awards given to excellence in each discipline, in leadership and service. Students get calls to enter local, regional, national and international art shows.
Public Art / Community Work The Carlsten Gallery Student Advisory Committee (CGSAC) holds an annual competition for students to create Public Artwork. Students gain experience with proposal writing, presentations, and working with a faculty mentor.
Visiting Artists / Workshops Every year we host different visiting artists who hold workshops and give lectures on campus. Student groups sponsor events and individuals also travel to attend talks or weekend workshops.
BFA Portfolio Review The review is conducted by art and art history faculty, usually in your second year.
BFA Capstone Completed in the year of graduation, students will curate and prepare a formal exhibition of their work.
Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:
At UW-Stevens Point we work with students individually to realize their career goals. Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.
NASAD – National Association of Schools of Art & Design
Founded in 1944, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 349 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for art and design and art/design-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other art/design-related endeavors.
The dance degree at the UW-Stevens Point aspires to create a dynamic culture in which students are inspired to achieve full physical expression, technical and stylistic range, and anatomical efficiency. We are dedicated to culturally relevant and historically grounded work, preparing students to communicate, contribute and lead as global citizen artists.
School of Performing Arts
WHY STUDY DANCE AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
At UW-Stevens Point you will have opportunities each year to perform in a variety of venues including Jenkins Theatre, our black box Studio Theatre and state-of-the-art spacious dance studios. Yearly performance opportunities include Afterimages, Danstage, Musical Theatre Productions and Master Classes with visiting artists.
UWSP’s Dance Program aspires to create a dynamic culture in which students are inspired to achieve full physical expression, technical and stylistic range, and anatomical efficiency. We are dedicated to artistic experimentation and contemporary inquiry that is culturally relevant and historically grounded, preparing students to communicate, contribute and lead as global citizen artists.
Major Pairings
Dance pairs well with an array of programs to expand your career options. For example:
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
Psychology
Sociology
Interior Architecture
Art and Design
Educaiton
Business/Economics
Drama
Health Science/Health Promotion
Biology
World Languages
Neurscience Behavior
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internships in various arts capacities are also available. There are many opportunities to perform outside in the community including: summer ensembles, summer music venues, and area civic and professional performing groups.
GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
Players is a UWSP student organization seeking to provide a place for students to foster their creativity in not only theatre but writing, dance, poetry, and more!
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources – it is your hub for campus information!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
In addition, UW-Stevens Point has joined with Balanced Body Pilates to become an authorized training center, and offers the most well-known and innovative Pilates Teacher Training curriculum internationally, giving our students the tools required to begin a successful career as Pilates professionals. The integrated study of dance and Pilates provides additional learning opportunities that are stimulating, personal and rooted in the art and science of movement.
UW-Stevens Point dance faculty work with students to re-evaluate technique and explore new approaches to training at a high level. This re-evaluation includes training with optimal anatomical alignment that supports injury-free dancing. Students also develop the ability to work as a part of an ensemble, the ability to work openly and honestly with other dancers, the ability to be flexible in the artistic process with choreographers, directors, rehearsal assistants, and the ability to collaborate successfully with other artists and technicians.
Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:
Dance majors take a minimum of 48 credits to graduate. We recommend that if you are interested in continuing your dance technique studies, you should take two core classes per semester and participate in summer dance workshops. You are also required to register for a practicum each of your first six semesters as a major. Practicum areas are scene shop, costume shop, deck run crew, costume run crew, house/public relations, design, directing/choreography/management, and performance. You may repeat an area after you have completed 6 different activities. This program is administered by the area of Dance in the School of Performing Arts.
UWSP also offers a Dance Minor, consisting of 27 credits. This minor is administered by the area of Dance in the School of Performing Arts.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Admission to all Theatre and Dance programs (with the exception of Arts Management) is by audition/interview only. The Department of Theatre and Dance partners with Acceptd so you can view application, audition and interview detail, submit your application and materials online, and schedule the location and date of your audition/interview.
MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF
UW-Stevens Point faculty members are accessible and happy to help majors get the most out of their educational experience. Our experienced faculty integrates acting, voice and movement into a rigorous professional training program. They have directed and performed nationally and internationally throughout their careers.
Founded in 1981, the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 84 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for dance and dance-related disciplines, and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other dance-related endeavors. The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance.
School of Performing Arts
Department of Theatre & Dance
UW-Stevens Point offers five theatre and dance degree tracks, including three highly competitive conservatory-styled BFA programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design and Technology. In addition, we offer two liberal arts degrees: the BA Dance major and minor, with coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theoretical studies, and the BA Drama major, which allows students to study multiple focused areas such as playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, design, and acting. These excellent academic and production programs have established UW-Stevens Point as a primary undergraduate center in Wisconsin for students interested in the performing arts.
School of Performing Arts – Department of Theatre and Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communication 161 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-4429 | Fax: 715-346-4794 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: theatre@uwsp.edu
The drama program allows students the opportunity to take classes in many areas of the department and pursue an education that enables them to pursue their interests as they progress through the degree. With only 41-49 credits required to earn a BA in Drama, students are able to add a second major or multiple minors. The BA in Drama is not a performance-focused degree.
School of Performing Arts
WHY STUDY DRAMA AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
If you have a passion for theatre, the strength and appeal of the Drama program at UW-Stevens Point offers you the opportunity to tailor your training by taking a variety of courses that explore all areas of theatre practice, including playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, design and technical theatre, stage management, acting, and arts management.
Drama pairs well with the following programs to expand your employment options:
Dance
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
Business
GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
Players is a UWSP student organization seeking to provide a place for students to foster their creativity in not only theatre but writing, dance, poetry, and more!
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources – it is your hub for campus information!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
UW-Stevens Point students receive a concrete knowledge of the history and literature of world theatre, an understanding of contemporary thinking and performance, a broad vocabulary in the fields of theatre and performance studies, and experience in all areas of theatre practice and management. Drama majors work in a variety of venues including state-of-the-art mainstage, studio and dance spaces. Summer internships opportunities include:
Repertory Theatres
Summer Theatre Festivals
Summer Theatre Camps
Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:
Choose this option if you wish to gain general knowledge in a variety of theatre courses: acting, design, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature, but also wish to take selected specialized courses in one theatre area that interests you. This program consists of a minimum of 41 credits and is administered by the area of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts.
Admission to all Theatre and Dance programs (with the exception of Arts Management) is by audition/interview only. The Department of Theatre & Dance partners with Acceptd so you can view application, audition and interview detail, submit your application and materials online, and schedule the location and date of your audition/interview.
MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF
UW-Stevens Point faculty members are accessible and happy to help majors get the most out of their educational experience. Our experienced faculty integrates acting, voice and movement into a rigorous professional training program. They have directed and performed nationally and internationally throughout their careers.
Founded in 1965, the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 192 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for theatre and theatre-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other theatre-related endeavors.
school of Performing Arts
Department of Theatre & Dance
UW-Stevens Point offers five theatre and dance degree tracks, including three highly competitive conservatory-styled BFA programs in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design and Technology. In addition, we offer two liberal arts degrees: the BA Dance major and minor, with coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theoretical studies, and the BA Drama major, which allows students to study multiple focused areas such as playwriting, dramaturgy, directing, design, and acting. These excellent academic and production programs have established UW-Stevens Point as a primary undergraduate center in Wisconsin for students interested in the performing arts.
School of Performing Arts – Department of Theatre and Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communication 161 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-4429 | Fax: 715-346-4794 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: theatre@uwsp.edu
Jazz studies students train in music research and music development. Students develop fundamental research skills through transcription and performance of seminal and contemporary jazz works. The application of these principles to the creation of new music, informed by life experiences and aesthetic values, is crucial to students’ development as artists. Composition and improvisation are at the heart of the jazz studies curriculum.
WHY STUDY JAZZ AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Students in the Jazz Studies program build essential research skills through transcription and performance of both landmark and contemporary jazz repertoire. With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the program ensures individualized instruction and meaningful mentorship.
Jazz studies majors commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors to expand your employment options:
Music Performance
Music Education
Art, Entertainment and Media Management
Get Involved!
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Music service and pre-professional organizations include Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Omicron, Pointer Pep Band, Music Teacher’s National Association (collegiate chapter), and American String Teacher’s Association (collegiate chapter).
Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Students frequently learn from guest artists, who teach master classes during their visits to campus. Artists such as Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center and Otis Murphy offer expert instruction as well as insight about the life of a professional musician. When not in class, students can participate in:
Jazz Repertory Concerts
Jazz Composer’s Concerts
UW-Stevens Point Jazz Festival
Jazz Jam Sessions at the Dreyfus University Center
Student Jazz Recitals
There are many opportunities to perform outside in the community including:
The Riverfront Jazz Festival
Summer Ensembles
Summer Music Venues
Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:
This 78 credit program is administered by the area of Music in the School of Performing Arts. Admitted by audition only. All majors must present a junior half recital and a senior recital.
This minor is administered by the area of Music in the School of Performing Arts. 24 credits, open to any major, but admitted by audition only.
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, and composers who through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
College of Fine Arts and Communication 254 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 (715) 346-3107 For ticket information: 715-346-4100 Email: music@uwsp.edu
