Overview

Through its highly trained and experienced Texas Southern University (TSU) faculty members, in-depth courses are offered to prepare majors for successful careers. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degrees in Theatre are offered along with the B.A. Degree in Art with a Minor or with Teacher Certification and the B.A. in Theatre with a Minor.

Also available is a Minor in Art for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in other departments. Members of the Department and departmental facilities are housed among two structures: The John T. Biggers Art Building and the University Auditorium/Ollington-Smith Playhouse.

Mission

The primary mission of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts is to provide students with aesthetically enriched academic experiences in art and theatre.
These two disciplines are taught and applied independently, meaning that students in either area receive the total attention and art direction they want and deserve.
In the area of Visual Arts, foundation studies, theories, and creativity are the basis of an extensive program in which includes design, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, painting, sculpture, and exhibitions.

Theatre study experiences include plays, technical staging solo performances. Curricular offerings in both areas are designed to produce professional artists, performers and directors as well as provide a broad liberal arts education for Bachelor of Arts majors. Students are provided with a strong undergraduate education upon which to base the pursuit to advanced or graduate study or professional careers.

Faculty members in the Department are committed to providing an educational environment where aspiring visual and performing artists and craftsmen develop in the understanding and mastering of creative techniques; where all students may gain an appreciation of the cultural, historical and educational values of the arts; and where cultural awareness translates to the community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scene Design
Oral Interpretation
Elements of Acting
Drawing and Composition
Stage Makeup
History of Costumes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Submit Online Application.
Application Fee $78.00 U.S
Complete official records: Slips/certificates/transcripts, High School Transcripts
Official SAT or ACT test results: SAT score of 900 (Critical Reading and Math combined) or ACT 17
Affidavit of financial support

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21416 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21416 USD / year

≈ 21416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9174 USD / year

≈ 9174 USD / year

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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