Program Recognition
•Bullet: Interdisciplinary arts degree spanning Theater, Dance, Music, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Art History, Graphic Design, and Animation
•Bullet: Students choose 30 major credits from one or more disciplines, tailoring the degree to individual creative and career interests
•Bullet: Teaching certification pathway available for students who complete 30 credits in a single Art discipline
•Bullet: FDU states the former Theater Arts BA has been absorbed into the BA Art and is not open for new enrollment
Training
•Bullet: Coursework options include acting, playwriting, directing, dance, music, film, graphic design, animation, studio art, and art history
•Bullet: Department resources include a new animation lab, dedicated studio-arts spaces, theater-production spaces, and film-screening facilities
•Bullet: Mentorship from nationally recognized artists and authors through workshops, performances, and exhibitions
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: FDU Theater's 2025-2026 season includes two plays and a musical in Dreyfuss Theater
•Bullet: Additional School of the Arts performances include chorus, band, and chamber choir concerts, vocal recitals, Fairleigh Dance Project, and the Images Festival
Professional Development
•Bullet: Internship opportunities are strengthened by proximity to New York City
•Bullet: Students have interned with organizations including HBO, MTV, DreamWorks, and Panavision Camera
•Bullet: Annual WAMFest celebrates creative work across words, arts, and music