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-- Alecia Whitaker
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
Class of 2002
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Robert Shay, M.F.A., is Dean of the College of Fine Arts.
The College of Fine Arts was established in September 1976 and includes the
Department of Art, the Department of Theatre, the School of Music, and the Otis
A. Singletary Center for the Arts.
The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The University of Kentucky grants the following degrees in the College of Fine Arts:
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts may select from these majors:
Students selecting the Bachelor of Fine Arts may select from these majors:
Students pursuing a music degree select from:
The college also offers several graduate programs, which are described
in The Graduate School Bulletin.
Students from any college may choose to have an interdisciplinary minor in the arts, or to minor in art history, art studio, music (music theory and history or performance), or theatre.
The University of Kentucky Department of Art and the Office of Minority Affairs will award the Isaac Hathoway Scholarship in the Visual Arts to an incoming African-American freshman student majoring in art studio, art education, art history, or arts administration. For more information on this four-year scholarship and other smaller departmental scholarships, contact the Art Department, 207 Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022. Or call (859) 257-8151.
The School of Music has a number of performance based grants-in-aid and scholarships. Talented singers and instrumentalists should contact the School of Music, Office of Student Affairs for further information. Call (859) 257-8181 or write c/o 103A Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022.
A number of scholarships for freshmen as well as upperclass students are available from the Department of Theatre. For further information, call (859) 257-3297. Or write c/o 114 Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0022.
Scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in the Arts Administration program. Contact the Director of the Arts Administration Program for application information, or call (859) 257-1709.
Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree within the College of Fine Arts must fulfill the following requirements:
All students must fulfill University Studies requirements. Students should work closely with advisors in selecting courses in each area.
The major--selected from art education, art history, art studio, music, theatre, or arts administration--must include at least 45 credit hours. Among these 45 hours students must include the following:
In addition, students must complete the departmental or school requirements that have been established. Specific major requirements are outlined in detail under the appropriate department and school sections which follow.
The University and College requirements for the B.F.A. are the same as the B.A. requirements outlined above.
These requirements are outlined with other program requirements under the School of Music.
Academic advising is provided by selected faculty in the area of the student's major (art education, art history, or art studio). Upon declaring a major, the student should contact the Department of Art and request an advisor.
The School of Music has a personalized, faculty-based advising system. Each music major is assigned a faculty advisor who is particularly familiar with the student's undergraduate music degree. That faculty member serves as advisor/counselor through the student's final semester and graduation.
Students interested in applying to the B.F.A. in Acting program must successfully complete an acting audition. Contact the director of the B.F.A. Acting program for audition information. Students must successfully complete an annual audition and meet all B.F.A. requirements to retain B.F.A. status.
Students interested in applying to the B.F.A. in Design and Technology program must arrange for an interview. Contact the director of the B.F.A. Design and Technology program for further information. Students must successfully complete their annual portfolio review and meet all B.F.A. requirements to retain B.F.A. status.
All B.F.A. students are encouraged to participate in the Kentucky Theatre Association, the Southeast Theatre Conference, and the appropriate acting or design competitions sponsored by the American College Theatre Festival.
All theatre students in the B.A. degree program must meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies for advising and scheduling information.
All students are assigned an academic advisor when they enter the program. Advisors not only help students choose courses to complete their degree requirements, but also assist students in finding internships.
