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Dance
Established in 1938, Adelphi University’s performance-based B.F.A. program draws on its rich history with a keen eye on today’s dance world. You’ll practice your craft in small classes taught by our experienced faculty. In a department that typically consists of about 50 majors, ranging from freshmen to seniors, you’ll become part of a close-knit group of peers and professionals. You’ll perfect your classical ballet and modern dance techniques and your creative skills in our four state-of-the-art dance studios, while building core knowledge in theory and composition as well as history and criticism. Outside of the studio, you’ll perform main stage productions and student workshops under the guidance of world-renowned faculty and guest choreographers. In addition to your dance studies, you’ll complete a solid and diverse academic course load.

Music

Whether you’re interested in a career as a musician or in music education, our program will provide you with the knowledge and technical skills to succeed on stage, in the studio or at the front of the classroom. You’ll gain a foundation in music theory, aural skills, musicianship and music history, all in small classes led by professionals who are active in the field. You’ll obtain valuable experience through instrumental or vocal lessons and performance opportunities, including large and small ensembles—band, chorus, orchestra, chamber, jazz, opera and world music, among others.

Studio Art

On your way toward earning a B.F.A. in Graphic Design, you will learn studio, advertising design, web design and computer graphics applications. In your final year, you will work with clients from the industry, complete a semester-long professional internship and develop a thesis project.

In our B.F.A. in Studio Art program, you’ll develop skills, discipline and visual sophistication, empowering them to realize a personal artistic vision. The introductory courses will expose you to many disciplines, including printmaking, painting, photography, sculpture, calligraphy, ceramics, comics, animation and digital art. In your senior year, you’ll select a specific area of concentration and work with mentors who will help you sharpen the focus of your personal direction.

The B.F.A. in Art and Design Education will prepare you to be an innovative, skilled, caring instructor for diverse learners of all ages in schools, museums and community-based organizations. Teaching art and design is a creative process fostered by intensive studio preparation within an interdisciplinary context. You’ll learn a range of ways to make, present, interpret and teach art, as well as methods for collaborating across a variety of disciplines and communities. Upon graduation, you’ll become eligible for New York State certification in visual arts education.

Theater

You can earn a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts with concentrations in Acting or Design/Technology—or complement your degree with a minor in theatre for acting or design/technology. If you major in theater, you can also choose a path with a bachelor’s and master’s degree within five years and being on the way to becoming a childhood (elementary) school teacher.

Taught by faculty and staff with extensive experience, all of our programs immerse you in the various roles of theater life. Whether you prefer to be in the spotlight or backstage, you’ll study a variety of artistic genres, from the traditional to the avant-garde, while gaining practical skills by participating in the more than 20 productions held throughout the academic year in our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center (AUPAC). In your off-hours, you can attend world-class performances in nearby Manhattan, the cultural capital of the world. Regardless of the role you want to play, Adelphi’s B.F.A. programs in acting and design/technology will help you explore your talent, expand your horizons and prepare for an exciting career in theater, film or television.

To learn more about any of the above programs, please connect with us using the interest form found in the menu on the left hand side of the page.