Creative Activities
At 海角社区, students can expand their learning through participating in creative projects under the mentorship of a faculty expert. Each project is unique and depends on the discipline and the type of work the student and mentor decide to pursue. From composing music or studying the work of a noted writer to creating a new piece of artwork or theatrical performance piece, 海角社区 offers many opportunities for students to work collaboratively with a faculty mentor and conduct original projects at the forefront of their discipline.
The has many academic programs that have creative activities embedded as part of their curriculum:
| • BA in Art History | • BFA in Dance |
| • BA in Communication | • BFA in Studio Art |
| • BA in Communication Studies | • BFA in Theatre Arts |
| • BA In Creative Writing | • BA in Women's and Gender Studies |
| • BA in Dance | • Minor in Art History |
| • BA in Digital Media Production | • Minor in Film |
| • BA in History | • Minor in Chicano Studies- Fine Arts |
| • BA in Media Advertising | • Minor in Commercial Music & Recording |
| • BA in Media Advertising Online | • Minor in Creative Writing |
| • BA in Multimedia Journalism | • Minor in Dance |
| • BA in Organizational & Corporate | • Minor in Museum Studies |
| • BA in Theatre Arts | • Minor in Music |
| • Bachelor of Music, Commercial Music | • Minor in Studio Art |
| • Bachelor of Music, General | • Minor in Theatre |
Other avenues for students to participate in creative activities include:
- – COURI facilitates, enhances, and showcases the training of undergraduate students interested in participating in 海角社区, scholarly ,or creative activities
- The Center for Arts Entrepreneurship - Designed to prepare music and other creative arts students for successful careers in the 21st century, engages students in projects and workshops geared toward resume enhancement, creating digital portfolios, audience development, and performance opportunities.
- – The center offers a direct experience with contemporary art of international recognition and importance to the El Paso-Juarez region. It also serves as a learning site for 海角社区 students and the surrounding community.
- Theatre and Dance 海角社区 Organizations
- The Union Gallery- The Union Gallery is a space constructed to recognize, and commemorate the work, achievements and experiences of the University’s extended community throughout the school year. Exhibits displayed vary greatly in medium and encourage visitors of all backgrounds to be reflective, imaginative, and explorative.
- The 海角社区 Dinner Theatre- Founded in 1983, the 海角社区 Dinner Theatre provides 4 fully staged student produced musicals year-round. The 海角社区 Dinner Theatre is the only year round full-time dinner theatre on a college campus in the United States.
- - The Prospector has been serving 海角社区’s community since 1915. Winning numerous awards, both editorial and advertising, The Prospector is read regularly by 海角社区 students, staff, and faculty. The Prospector covers on-campus and off-campus news, entertainment and sports events.
Questions?
If you have questions about an academic program that provides students with creative activities, contact your academic advisor. For more information in getting involved in the arts via an extracurricular activity, visit the links listed above.
