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ARTSWelcome to the world of creative and performing

arts at Salem State University The departments

of art + design creative writing dance music and

theatre are a core of vibrant activity and creative

exploration on campus Beyond your academic

work you can participate in public readings of

your original poetry and fiction take the stage in

a dramatic play or musical perform a solo in our

beautiful recital hall craft your own choreography

create sculptures from recycled materials learn to

blow glass or write a play and see it performed

Scholarships and grants for students in the arts

are available to support your creative efforts

Our dedicated faculty encourage you to take the

arts beyond the classroom onto the campus into

the community and make it an integral part of

your life What is more enriching than to express

yourself through art

ART + DESIGNThe art + design department at Salem State offers an exciting and dynamic avenue to the worlds of fine art design and education Express yourself creatively in broad yet comprehensive courses of study exploring both traditional and cutting edge media while producing a professional portfolio that will enhance your future career The art + design program is a liberal arts curriculum structured to give you an in-depth experience in the visual arts with an emphasis on studio production It encourages students to develop creativity through discovery along with ability to observe and analyze

Students have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Winfisky Gallery on campus and in public spaces in the city of Salem Salem State is also home to a state-of-the-art glassblowing studio

Concentrations include art education art history graphic design interactive multimedia painting photography printmaking and 3-D studio

The art + design department at Salem State is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design Admission to the art + design major requires an art portfolio

DANCEThe dance program allows you to explore your creative voice through the art of dance The dance major prepares students to enter various aspects of the dance profession or to continue with graduate studies in dance The dance minor offers a flexible plan of study allowing you to pursue personal interests in your dance studies Students have many opportunities to perform choreograph and attend master classes and performances presented by regionally and nationally known visiting dance artists In addition students may attend the annual American College Dance Festival The dance faculty nurture studentsrsquo technical proficiency critical thinking skills and artistic voice through a contemporary approach to dance and a broad range of course offerings

ENGLISHmdashCREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATIONThe English department at Salem State offers undergraduate programs with ample opportunities to display studentsrsquo writing capabilities For example the department sponsors the Writersrsquo Series which brings several accomplished authors to campus each year and Soundings East a national literary magazine The program is also a major sponsor of the annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival which is held in downtown Salem every year and it hosts the Salem Poetry Seminar in which a dozen select student poets from Massachusetts state universities are chosen for a weeklong poetry intensive with esteemed faculty

MUSICAccredited by the National Association of Schools of Music the music program provides you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of music and explore the music industry through a variety of exciting courses at various levels The innovative music major curriculum lays a solid foundation of music understanding to which you can add courses that will point you toward your musical and academic goals

At Salem State yoursquoll be encouraged to develop your artistic passions all students are encouraged to participate in ensembles andor enroll in music classes Regardless of your major you will find the opportunity to explore sharpen and refine your talents on our campus

Our music faculty create an educational environment that fosters critical thinking collaborative scholarship and artistic creativity As a student you will be offered a meaningful educational experience in music through rigorous study performance and research

Students can major or minor in music minor in music technology or simply take classes and participate in music ensembles Whatever your musical goals the Salem State music program can help you reach them Admission to the music major requires an audition Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

THEATRE AND SPEECH COMMUNICATIONThe theatre and speech communication department at Salem State is the only public university program in New England to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre It is a ldquohands-onrdquo theatre program where you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with theatre faculty and staff in all areas of your theatre study

Our alumni place well in graduate schools conservatories as high school theatre educators and in the professional world from regional theatres to Broadway Salem State theatre has won numerous national and regional awards with its involvement in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival In the past 18 years Salem State theatre has had nine acting students represent New England at The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival three have won the top national prize the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

The department offers a BFA or BA in theatre arts with concentrations in performance design technical theatre stage management or secondary education as well as a 4+1 masterrsquos program in theatre education Admission to the BFA theatre program requires an audition or portfolio Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

ART + DESIGNThe art + design department at Salem State offers an exciting and dynamic avenue to the worlds of fine art design and education Express yourself creatively in broad yet comprehensive courses of study exploring both traditional and cutting edge media while producing a professional portfolio that will enhance your future career The art + design program is a liberal arts curriculum structured to give you an in-depth experience in the visual arts with an emphasis on studio production It encourages students to develop creativity through discovery along with ability to observe and analyze

Students have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Winfisky Gallery on campus and in public spaces in the city of Salem Salem State is also home to a state-of-the-art glassblowing studio

Concentrations include art education art history graphic design interactive multimedia painting photography printmaking and 3-D studio

The art + design department at Salem State is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design Admission to the art + design major requires an art portfolio

DANCEThe dance program allows you to explore your creative voice through the art of dance The dance major prepares students to enter various aspects of the dance profession or to continue with graduate studies in dance The dance minor offers a flexible plan of study allowing you to pursue personal interests in your dance studies Students have many opportunities to perform choreograph and attend master classes and performances presented by regionally and nationally known visiting dance artists In addition students may attend the annual American College Dance Festival The dance faculty nurture studentsrsquo technical proficiency critical thinking skills and artistic voice through a contemporary approach to dance and a broad range of course offerings

ENGLISHmdashCREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATIONThe English department at Salem State offers undergraduate programs with ample opportunities to display studentsrsquo writing capabilities For example the department sponsors the Writersrsquo Series which brings several accomplished authors to campus each year and Soundings East a national literary magazine The program is also a major sponsor of the annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival which is held in downtown Salem every year and it hosts the Salem Poetry Seminar in which a dozen select student poets from Massachusetts state universities are chosen for a weeklong poetry intensive with esteemed faculty

MUSICAccredited by the National Association of Schools of Music the music program provides you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of music and explore the music industry through a variety of exciting courses at various levels The innovative music major curriculum lays a solid foundation of music understanding to which you can add courses that will point you toward your musical and academic goals

At Salem State yoursquoll be encouraged to develop your artistic passions all students are encouraged to participate in ensembles andor enroll in music classes Regardless of your major you will find the opportunity to explore sharpen and refine your talents on our campus

Our music faculty create an educational environment that fosters critical thinking collaborative scholarship and artistic creativity As a student you will be offered a meaningful educational experience in music through rigorous study performance and research

Students can major or minor in music minor in music technology or simply take classes and participate in music ensembles Whatever your musical goals the Salem State music program can help you reach them Admission to the music major requires an audition Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

THEATRE AND SPEECH COMMUNICATIONThe theatre and speech communication department at Salem State is the only public university program in New England to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre It is a ldquohands-onrdquo theatre program where you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with theatre faculty and staff in all areas of your theatre study

Our alumni place well in graduate schools conservatories as high school theatre educators and in the professional world from regional theatres to Broadway Salem State theatre has won numerous national and regional awards with its involvement in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival In the past 18 years Salem State theatre has had nine acting students represent New England at The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival three have won the top national prize the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

The department offers a BFA or BA in theatre arts with concentrations in performance design technical theatre stage management or secondary education as well as a 4+1 masterrsquos program in theatre education Admission to the BFA theatre program requires an audition or portfolio Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

MUSICAccredited by the National Association of Schools of Music the music program provides you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of music and explore the music industry through a variety of exciting courses at various levels The innovative music major curriculum lays a solid foundation of music understanding to which you can add courses that will point you toward your musical and academic goals

At Salem State yoursquoll be encouraged to develop your artistic passions all students are encouraged to participate in ensembles andor enroll in music classes Regardless of your major you will find the opportunity to explore sharpen and refine your talents on our campus

Our music faculty create an educational environment that fosters critical thinking collaborative scholarship and artistic creativity As a student you will be offered a meaningful educational experience in music through rigorous study performance and research

Students can major or minor in music minor in music technology or simply take classes and participate in music ensembles Whatever your musical goals the Salem State music program can help you reach them Admission to the music major requires an audition Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

THEATRE AND SPEECH COMMUNICATIONThe theatre and speech communication department at Salem State is the only public university program in New England to be accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre It is a ldquohands-onrdquo theatre program where you will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with theatre faculty and staff in all areas of your theatre study

Our alumni place well in graduate schools conservatories as high school theatre educators and in the professional world from regional theatres to Broadway Salem State theatre has won numerous national and regional awards with its involvement in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival In the past 18 years Salem State theatre has had nine acting students represent New England at The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival three have won the top national prize the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship

The department offers a BFA or BA in theatre arts with concentrations in performance design technical theatre stage management or secondary education as well as a 4+1 masterrsquos program in theatre education Admission to the BFA theatre program requires an audition or portfolio Visit salemstateeduadmissions for more information

Soundings East

Volume 37Spring 2015

CENTER FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA)The CCPA produces 100 events a year in art creative writing dance music and theatre These events feature students faculty and administrators and recognized professional performers and artists Financial support of the CCPA not only underwrites events with world class visiting artists and student performances but annually allows for 20 students to receive Presidential Arts Scholarships of $1000 Up to five students can earn Summer Artistic Development grants for innovative artistic projects during the summer of their junior and senior years For more information visit salemstateeduarts

NEW SOPHIA GORDON CENTER FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTSRenovations of the Mainstage Theatre have begun The project will create a new face for the universityrsquos North Campus and transform the existing space into the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts The 470-seat center will provide a contemporary theater facility for faculty and student performances and for the use of the regional community In addition the 32727-foot renovated space will offer informal social and gathering spaces for the Salem State community The project is expected to be complete in fall 2016

STUDENT GROUPS AND CLUBSMUSIC SOCIETY is a social and cultural forum for musicians and non-musicians alike

REPERTORY DANCE provides students with performance opportunities including a dance concert each semester

STUDENT THEATRE ENSEMBLE provides students with performance and production opportunities on campus

SOUNDINGS EAST is a nationally distributed literary magazine produced entirely by a student staff

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY (USITT) chapter is for students in design production and technology for the performing arts

SSOCKAPELLA is a student-run audition only A cappella group performing on campus at sporting events alumni events and city celebrations

FY16

CENTER FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CCPA)The CCPA produces 100 events a year in art creative writing dance music and theatre These events feature students faculty and administrators and recognized professional performers and artists Financial support of the CCPA not only underwrites events with world class visiting artists and student performances but annually allows for 20 students to receive Presidential Arts Scholarships of $1000 Up to five students can earn Summer Artistic Development grants for innovative artistic projects during the summer of their junior and senior years For more information visit salemstateeduarts

NEW SOPHIA GORDON CENTER FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTSRenovations of the Mainstage Theatre have begun The project will create a new face for the universityrsquos North Campus and transform the existing space into the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts The 470-seat center will provide a contemporary theater facility for faculty and student performances and for the use of the regional community In addition the 32727-foot renovated space will offer informal social and gathering spaces for the Salem State community The project is expected to be complete in fall 2016

STUDENT GROUPS AND CLUBSMUSIC SOCIETY is a social and cultural forum for musicians and non-musicians alike

REPERTORY DANCE provides students with performance opportunities including a dance concert each semester

STUDENT THEATRE ENSEMBLE provides students with performance and production opportunities on campus

SOUNDINGS EAST is a nationally distributed literary magazine produced entirely by a student staff

UNITED STATES INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE TECHNOLOGY (USITT) chapter is for students in design production and technology for the performing arts

SSOCKAPELLA is a student-run audition only A cappella group performing on campus at sporting events alumni events and city celebrations

FY16

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Department office 9785426222

CREATIVE WRITINGJD Scrimgeour jscrimgeoursalemstateedu

Department office 9785426270

MUSIC AND DANCEMary-Jo Grenfell mgrenfellsalemstateedu

Department office 9785426296

THEATRE Celena Sky April caprilsalemstateedu

Department office 9785426290

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Direct line 9785427890