Defining Excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences

Art and Design

With nine distinct studio areas ranging from ceramics to textiles, plus additional programs in art education, history and therapy, Art and Design allows its students to explore many different avenues while developing their own distinct style and perspectives as artists. Student artwork is routinely featured throughout campus during special exhibits, senior assignment showings and programs such as Sculpture on Campus. The work of SIUE's Art and Design alumni receives national and international acclaim, and can be found in galleries and exhibits around the world.

For more information on specific details on Art and Design, visit the department web site at http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/art/.  

Music

Students in SIUE's Music program have seven options of study, including composition, business, education, and history. Performance majors can specialize in voice, jazz, individual instruments and theater. Performance opportunities abound in groups and ensembles such as the SIUE jazz band, orchestra and symphony, Madrigal Singers, choir, opera theater and new endeavors like the e Band (SIUE pep band) and percussion ensemble. High caliber, talented student are needed and recruited to sustain the quality level of these groups and the Music program.

For more information, visit http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/music/.

Theater and Dance

The department offers degree specializations in acting and directing, design and technology, education and history for theater majors and dance performance for dance majors. An active yearly production schedule features three main stage theater productions, the annual Black Theater Workshop, three Student Experimental Theater Organization shows, two dance concerts, three Summer Showbiz offerings and a new experimental theater festival, the SIUE Xfest. Talented students play a vital role in keeping the program first-rate and in providing quality performances for the campus and surrounding community.

More information on the Department of Theater and Dance can be found at http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater/.

Mass Communications

SIUE's Mass Communications program is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications--one of the current 111 such accredited programs in the United States. This standard of professionalism ensures that the program provides quality curricula and faculty which in turn produce quality graduates. With technology in the field changing at a breakneck pace, state-of-the-art equipment is vital to prepare students for future careers.

For more information, visit the Department of Mass Communications at http://www.siue.edu/MASSCOMM/.

For information on assisting with this endeavor from the College of Arts and Sciences,
please contact Development Director Marilyn Marsho at mmarsho@siue.edu or via phone at 618-650-5048.