School of Visual & Performing Arts

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Be part of our community, as we work together to learn, lead, and inspire.

the best reason to choose coker university

Lead and inspire the world through your creativity & passion.

Our School of Visual & Performing Arts prepares students in the fields of art, dance, music, & design for a dynamic future in their creative pursuits. Research the work of artists, collaborate with one another, and take bold risks in our one-on-one discussion based learning model with your professors.

01. Art
Achieve a high degree of professional excellence in the arts in this awarding curriculum with challenges that involve research & development, critical thinking, and open ended critiques where you will learn the importance of effectively communicating your ideas and creative work.

Course Offerings:
- Art Education
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Photography
See more on our Art course offerings!
02. Music
Our belief is that music is essential to enrich the heart of our community and the world. Take part in this rigorous yet rewarding curriculum that will push you to grow your musical mind and creative potential. Explore opportunities in solo performances, theatrical roles, internships, regional and national ensemble tours, study abroad and study away opportunities.

Course Offerings:
- Voice
- Piano
- Music Education
- Musical Theatre
See more on our Music course offerings!
03. Theater
Take part in this challenging curriculum which can’t only be studied, you must take action in the work. From performance to playwriting, you will immerse yourself in this dynamic course offering a multitude of opportunities for valuable hands-on experience—from productions to workshops, internships, study abroad, and more.
- General Theatre
- Performance
- Technical Theatre
- Musical Theatre
See more on our Theatre course offerings!
04. Dance
A dance classroom unlike most others, explore what interests your dance interests the most in a non-ridged set of degree requirements. To achieve this, immerse yourself in a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, community outreach, all while retaining our one-on-one discussion based learning model with your instructors
- Dance
- Dance Education
- Choreography
- Dance & Interdisciplinary Studies
- Dance Minor
See more on our Dance course offerings!

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The Cecelia Coker Bell Gallery

View our full list of current and future exhibitions along with our gallery hours and location.

https://www.ceceliacokerbellgallery.com/

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