Program Recognition
•Georgia's oldest public historically Black university, founded in 1890
•More than 130 years of preparing cultural leaders
Training
•Cross-training in theatre, dance, and music performance within one concentration
•Coursework in acting, movement, choreography, stagecraft, and vocal or instrumental performance
•Dance fundamentals, improvisation, and directing coursework
•Applied lessons and ensemble performance at advanced levels
Professional Development
•Senior Thesis capstone project
•Internship and Arts Study Away experiential learning options
•Portfolio and career marketing coursework built into the curriculum
•Arts leadership, production management, and financial strategies training
•Enroll in Georgia Film Academy courses that count toward the BFA degree
•Hands-on experience in film and television production
•Direct pathways into Georgia's rapidly growing entertainment industry
Location
•201-acre campus in Savannah, GA — 15 minutes from downtown and the beach
•Kennedy Fine Arts building houses department activities
•Vibrant arts scene in one of the South's most historic cities