Fine and Performing Arts Department
Chairperson: Joseph Kreizinger
Faculty: Katheryn Bilbo, Karen Britt, Debra Brown, Rebecca Dunnell, Paul Hindemith, Patrick Immel, Stephanie Jorandby, Thomas LaPann, Feixue Mei, Armin Mühsam, Anthony Olson, Caleb Pickering, William Richardson, Sarah Sipling, Kathryn Strickland, William Sutton, Joseph Tomasso, Rachel Velarde, Veronica Watkins, Adam Zrust
Statement of Mission
The Northwest Missouri State University Department of Fine and Performing Arts provides an engaging and immersive environment for the preparation of professional artists, educators, scholars, and entrepreneurs who become leaders in art, music and theatre for a dynamic and diverse world culture. As an essential member of the College of Arts & Sciences, the collaborative and multidisciplinary Department of Fine and Performing Arts is at the core of the institution, providing hands-on, closely-mentored, profession-based experiences.
Degree Programs
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers twelve majors, six minors, and one area of endorsement.
Preamble
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts is comprised of the disciplines of Art, Music and Theatre. While these disciplines share many common objectives and values, the programs of study require different policies for study in the various majors. For that reason the policies, descriptions, requirements, and offerings are presented by discipline so that all materials related to Art are together, followed by all materials related to Music, followed by all materials related to Theatre.