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COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

The College of Fine Arts exists in the atmosphere of a comprehensive University. It provides opportunities for students to develop their interests and talents to the highest level possible and encourages them to do so whether they wish to commit to a life in the arts or, as a general interest, to develop appreciation and involvement in the arts. For these purposes, the College educates in the practice of creating, performing, presenting and understanding theatre, music, dance and the visual arts. Our mission is three-fold:

1. Teaching the disciplines for creating, performing, presenting and understanding the arts. This is done by providing the full range of educating experiences that prepare students to:

   a. Practice an art as a full time life commitment;

   b. Practice an art as an important element of the individual's life commitment;

   c. Appreciate the arts as important life enrichers.

2. Creating and researching the arts:

   a. To expand horizons and explore new dimensions in the arts;

   b. To contribute to the expansion of general knowledge and information about the arts;

   c. To improve the teacher's own effectiveness with students.

3. the public by providing cultural enrichment and expertise. In recognition of its academic and artistic achievements the College of Fine Arts has been given program of emphasis status by the Board of Regents of the State University System. The college offers degree programs and courses in art, dance, music and theatre. In addition, it also offers courses in music education and art education in cooperation with the College of Education.

An Arts-Filled Environment

Recognizing the importance of experiencing the arts beyond the classroom and studio, the College of Fine Arts offers its students, the university community, and the Tampa Bay area numerous performances and exhibitions. These provide a broad variety of experiences, ranging from the traditional to the most avant-garde. From these experiences the student can build awareness of the large array of options available to the artist, and the public can discover the varied opportunities for enjoying the arts. In addition to the presentation of work by our faculty and students, artists of international prestige are periodically in residence giving seminars and workshops and interacting with students and faculty. Through this presence, different perspectives are introduced and the artists' presentations in performance or exhibition expand the cultural horizons of all in attendance. Lists of visiting artists and performing organizations appear in this catalog under Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre Departments/School. These units in the College of Fine Arts are responsible for the educational activities which directly benefit students.

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College of Fine Arts Administration

Dean - JOHN L. SMITH

• Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - TBA
• Associate Dean, Administrative Affairs - JOHN W. COKER
• Coordinator, Advising - TBA

Chairpersons:

• Art - WALLACE WILSON
• Dance - TIMOTHY WILSON
• Music - JACK HELLER
• Theatre - DENIS CALANDRA
• USF Contemporary Art Museum - MARGARET MILLER

Directors:

• Development - TBA
• Institute for Research in Art/Graphicstudio - CHARLES H. HINE, III
• SYCOM - PAUL RELLER

Coordinator:

• Fine Arts Events - CARL MUSSON
• Production - PATRICK FINELLI

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Margaret R. Martinroe - webCat@ugs.usf.edu
Publication Date: June 1, 1995