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Performing Arts Overview
What makes Performing Arts
at Lees-McRae Unique?
Studying a broad-based Performing Arts curriculum rooted in a liberal arts tradition is valuable in developing the necessary skills to position student not only in the workforce but also as productive members of society. Productive in this sense means graduates are able to engage successfully in the community in which they live and work.
Performing Arts at Lees-McRae College is desirable for aspiring artists and leaders for the reasons listed below:
Self-designed curriculum centered around a core of required knowledge and skills
Desirable faculty-student class ratio
Small and friendly class environment fostering both individualized study and collaborative work processes
Performance, technical theatre and management opportunities are extended to students during their first year of enrollment
Diverse faculty
Accredited by the National Accreditation of Schools of Theatre as of Spring 2008.
Challenging curriculum
Students graduate with a clear understanding of how the arts are positioned in society as a whole and contribute to the vitality of mankind
Critical and creative thinking skills take center stage in all areas of study
Job placement for summer work and post graduation is 85%
Internship opportunities
Opportunity to not only build professional skills but also begin the journey of self-discovery and actualization
Consider Performing Arts at Lees-McRae College as a cornerstone to preparing you for successful careers in the arts!
