Tue, 05/16/2023 – 11:20am | By: Ashley Lankford The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is proud to announce that the Graphic Design Program has been selected as one of the Top 50 Design Schools in the Nation…
The School of Performing and Visual Arts
The School of Performing and Visual Arts
The School of Performing and Visual Arts
The School of Performing and Visual Arts
The School of Performing and Visual Arts houses undergraduate programs in art, graphic design, painting and drawing, sculpture, dance performance and choreography, dance education, theatre, theatre performance, and theatre design and technology. Graduate program are offered in theatre performance, theatre design and technology, and directing. The school produces exhibitions and performances throughout the year, and students are highly engaged in practice in the arts.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, the National Association of Schools of Dance, and the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Academic Programs //
Faculty offer a practical and theoretical study of the performing and visual arts in an environment premised on developing creative and critical practice necessary for the field.
ART + DESIGN
The Art Design Area of the School of Performing and Visual Arts offers the following academic options:
• BFA – Emphasis in Drawing & Painting
• BFA – Emphasis in Sculpture
• BFA – Emphasis in Graphic Design
• BA – Art
• Art Minor
• Art History Minor
• Graphic Design Minor
• Sculpture Minor
DANCE
The Dance Area of the School of Performing and Visual Arts offers the following academic options:
• BFA – Dance (Performance & Choreography)
• BFA – Dance (Dance Education & Licensure)
• Dance Minor
THEATRE
The Theatre Area of the School of Performing and Visual Arts offers the following academic options:
• MFA – Theatre (Design & Technical)
• MFA – Theatre (Performance)
• MFA – Theatre (Directing)
• BFA – Theatre (Acting)
• BFA – Theatre (Design & Technology)
• BA- Theatre
• Theatre Minor
• Apparel Construction and Design Certificate
News and Updates //
USM Distinguished Faculty, Staff, Alumni Honored at Annual Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony
Mon, 05/01/2023 – 10:24am | By: Ivonne Kawas Prado The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual awards ceremony…
USM Theatre presents ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ on March 30
Wed, 03/22/2023 – 10:01am | By: Ivonne Kawas The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s Theatre program, housed in the School of Performing and Visual Arts, is proud to bring The House of Bernarda Alba to the…
Contact //
Mailing Address //
118 College Dr. #5033
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Physical Address //
201E Theatre and Dance Building
Hattiesburg Campus
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