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C O L L E G E O F

V ISUA L A ND PER FOR MING A RT S

We offer a vibrant arts community of

practitioners, scholars and learners representing

a range of arts traditions and disciplines, and we are

devoted to helping you prepare for a career in the

arts. The college’s nationally recognized faculty

and staff, coupled with excellent resources and

advanced technology, provide serious students with

an engaging education in the arts.

Kutztown University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts

offers a diverse array of programs and courses in fine arts,

communication design, art education and crafts, as well as in music,

music education and speech communication. We prepare students

as leaders in the profession by employing the highest standards in

performance, teaching, research, and artistic and creative vision.

Our campus boasts extraordinary studio and

gallery spaces, recital rooms and labs. You will have

access to on campus performances and exhibitions

by celebrated artists and performers throughout

the year, and our close proximity to New York City,

Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., will provide

an extended artistic environment to inspire you.

I c h o s e K U T Z TOW N“Kutztown’s professors provide an amazing learning environment. All of my classes have passionate

teachers and that makes a difference when it comes to exploring something new. It’s a great place to learn!”

D AV I D AT T I L I O ’12 , Music major

E N G A G I N G A N D E N L I G H T E N I N G

You will find an energetic arts community at

Kutztown, and you will learn … to make a difference.

Our students acquire knowledge of history, context

and theory at the intersection of the arts, society and

self. From the moment you arrive on campus, you will

be immersed in the artistic achievements of the visual

and performing arts.

Our faculty and staff collaborate and advance the

practice of the arts in a dynamic and highly supportive

environment. We are passionate about what we do,

and we focus that enthusiasm in a way that provides a

demanding learning and artistic environment for you.

While we are meticulous about offering a rigorous

education, we are also conscientious about supporting

students in their exploration of new and innovative art

forms and expressions.

Experienced Professors

Our faculty are working professional artists,

musicians and scholars who share a passion for

“Our students don’t just learn about the arts here. They live

artistically. We provide the resources so our students can

experience a campus that comes alive with artistic inspiration

and exploration, in an artists’-retreat-like environment.”

Cheryl Hochberg, faculty member, Fine Arts

teaching and strongly believe the arts serve as an

expression of our culture’s values and heritage. The

College of Visual and Performing Arts’ long-standing

tradition as a center for quality creative expression

and Kutztown’s commitment to arts education and

outreach combine to create a rich artistic environment

that will inspire you to achieve your academic and

artistic goals.Learn more @ covpa.kutztown.edu

DEGREE PROGRAMSArt Education

(Certification in Art Education)Communication DesignCraftsMusicMusic EducationSpeech CommunicationStudio Art

D E P A R T M E N T A L O F F E R I N G S

ART EDUCATION AND CRAFTS

• Bachelor of Science in Art Education 610.683.4520 www.kutztown.edu/ArtEducation

Graduates of the Art Education program are certified to teach art in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Graduation credentials are also recognized in most other states. The art education program at Kutztown University is one of the most highly regarded in the United States. Your education consists of general studies courses, studio art courses, visual studies courses, and art education courses. In addition, you will have student teaching and other hands-on clinical experiences to enhance your academic experience.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Crafts 610.683.4520 www.kutztown.edu/Crafts

Students who major in crafts obtain positions in diverse areas: furniture design and manufacturing, textile and fabric design, ceramic design, and jewelry design to name a few. Crafts majors understand the unique opportunities available through the construction of work by hand. Crafts majors begin with the fundamentals: drawing and design. Eventually, students take classes in their selected field: fine metals, ceramics, fibers or wood design.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design 610.683.4530 www.kutztown.edu/CommunicationDesign

The Communication Design major is the largest program in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students begin with key foundation courses in drawing and basic design and then move on to advanced subjects including typography, computer production techniques and history of graphic design. Students concentrate in the areas of illustration, interactive design, advertising or graphic design. The field of communication design includes career paths in: package design, print, animation, publishing, advertising, multimedia, illustration, and website design and development.

FINE ARTS

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art 610.683.4540 www.kutztown.edu/StudioArt

Studio art majors are exposed to a variety of approaches and media ranging from traditional to digital. They acquire an in-depth understanding of their chosen medium or concentration in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking or digital media. Art electives allow the student to select courses that best serve their creative and intellectual interests in other studio or crafts areas as well as art history. Graduates aspire to maintain their own studio and earn a living as artists, or teach or work in galleries and museums.

MUSIC

• Bachelor of Arts in Music 610.683.4550 www.kutztown.edu/Music

Music majors have the benefit of specialized study in their chosen field, as well as a broad liberal arts education. Students take crucial fundamental classes in subjects such as harmony and theory, aural skills, conducting, music history and applied music. Music majors aspire to careers performing, conducting, writing or teaching music. Some students elect to have a dual major to become more marketable in programs including business, computer science, electronic media, journalism-professional writing, library science and pre-music therapy.

• Bachelor of Science in Music Education 610.683.4550 www.kutztown.edu/MusicEducation

Students graduating from this program are qualified to teach general, instrumental and choral music in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in Pennsylvania and many other states. Students take an array of music courses as well as specialized teaching courses. Foundation courses in the Music Education program are identical to those in the music program. Basics such as music history, conducting, harmony and theory, and aural skills are all covered. Training includes course work in brass, percussion, strings and woodwinds.

SPEECH COMMUNICATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication 610.683.4560 www.kutztown.edu/SpeechCommunication

Speech communication majors obtain positions in communication-related areas such as media, business, human resources, corporate training, public relations, marketing and management. Consequently, students are also well qualified for positions in industry, government, social services, law, ministry, the arts, and the not-for-profit sector. Students take an extensive set of general education courses including economics, literature, history, mathematics, philosophy, biology or other natural or social sciences.

H O N O R S P R O G R A M A N D S T U D Y A B R O A D

The University Honors Program

The Kutztown University Honors Program provides

a challenging, individualized and rewarding

experience for students who have academically

distinguished themselves in high school. The

program complements your degree requirements with

exceptional opportunities for research, travel and

professional development. You may also design an

independent study course in a field that interests you.

Honors participants enroll in a curriculum

that brings together students from across the

university. They also have access to seminars,

peer mentoring, honors research experiences and

internships. The culmination of the experience is

the thesis presentation at a professional conference,

along with honors program recognition on a

student’s transcript.

Study Abroad

A truly global education — the kind that prepares

you for career and life success in an interdependent

world — knows no boundaries. During your career,

you will collaborate with people and work with

companies from around the world, and there’s no

better way to raise your awareness of other cultures

than by living and studying abroad.

Kutztown offers exciting ways to expand your

academic experience. The Office of International

Programs sponsors numerous study abroad programs

at destinations such as England, China, Spain,

Ecuador and the Netherlands.

You’ll become immersed in a culture apart from

your own while gaining an international perspective

on specific areas of academic interest. KU’s study

abroad program will transform you personally and

give you a clearer view of the world at large.

You’ll become immersed in a culture apart from your own

while gaining an international perspective on specific areas

of academic interest.

A D D I T I O N A L A C A D E M I C O P P O R T U N I T I E S

Internships and Career Development

Today’s top employers are looking for ambitious

graduates who have enriching experiences outside

the classroom in addition to a high-quality academic

background. At Kutztown, you get both. Kutztown

students intern at large companies, studios and

galleries, newly established entrepreneurial ventures,

non-profits and everything in between. Internships

are located across the region, as well as in Philadelphia

and New York City.

Your first step will be Kutztown’s Career

Development Center. Whether you are trying to

decide on a major, learning about career fields or

looking for an internship or a job after graduation, the

center’s knowledgeable staff members provide you

with the information and opportunities you need to

gain a step-up in the job market.

Dual Major and Minor Programs

Students with interests in more than one area may

want to consider declaring a dual major. By combining

two majors, a student graduates with qualifications to

excel in a variety of careers. Consider the possibilities:

communication design with computer programming,

or music education with psychology. Declaring a

dual major may require attending Kutztown for an

additional semester or two.

Declaring a minor is similar, though it requires

fewer additional courses. A modern language minor is

popular for many students, because it provides them

with additional insight into a foreign culture, and

assists students seeking careers with international

companies or targeting multi-lingual consumers in the

United States. Another option for students is to minor

in an area closely related to their major to expand their

knowledge base.

UNIVERSITY MINOR PROGRAMS

AdvertisingAnthropologyBiologyBiochemistryChemistryComputer Science: Information

Technology, Software Development

CraftsCriminal JusticeEconomicsElectronic MediaGeography:

Environmental, PlanningGeologyGerman Communication &

CultureHistoryIndustrial-Organizational

Psychology

International StudiesLiteratureMarine ScienceMathematicsMulticultural StudiesMusicPA German StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical ScienceProfessional Writing PsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic RelationsSocial WorkSociologySpanishSpeech CommunicationWomen’s Studies

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