BOUNDLESS AND CREATIVE INQUIRY

from 2022–23 College of Liberal Arts and Education Annual Report

by University of Wisconsin-Platteville

SUPPORTING FACULTY THROUGH THE DEAN'S FUND

Department Of Performing And Visual Arts

By Ann Farrelly, Department Co-Chair

The Department of Performing and Visual Arts provides students with many opportunities for boundless and creative inquiry. Our general education courses, such as Music Appreciation, Art Survey, and Introduction to Theatre, survey broad concepts in each area of the arts. Our hands-on studio courses, such as Ceramics, Graphic Design, Stagecraft, and applied music lessons, allow our students to examine practical concepts culminating in artistic capstone projects. Our theoretical courses, such as Art History, Music Theory, and Dramatic Literature, teach students to conceptualize and investigate the necessary role of the arts in a civilized society. The large-scale public events, including concerts, exhibitions, and shows, highlight the collaborative nature of the arts and give our students a chance to showcase their work. The Department of Performing and Visual Arts provides students with a full examination of the creative drive within all humans that has existed for thousands of years. One of the biggest strengths of UW-Platteville is our desire to provide every student with an opportunity to pursue their love of the arts no matter what their major might be.

I believe my work in the arts is helping me with my professional writing. I have gained characteristics and skills in public speaking and empathizing with others. In the Theatre program, we cover the motto ‘risk, fail, risk again.’ That can apply to every avenue of life.

Isabelle Sander, ‘23

Related student organizations: Art program – Clay Club

College Of Lae In Action

Dozens of UW-Platteville performing and visual arts students traveled across the pond to embark on short-term faculty-led trips to Europe over Winterim. Dr. Tyler Ostergaard, Associate Professor of art; and Gregory Nelson, Professor of art and Program Coordinator, led the Art Study Abroad to Rome. Dr. Bob Demaree, Director of choral activities; and Stephanie Klein, Associate Director of choral activities, organized the Chamber Choir London Tour. Dr. Ann Farrelly, Professor of theatre and Program Coordinator; Jeffrey Strange, Professor of theatre; and Sarah Strange, Senior Lecturer of theatre, guided the Theatre Study Abroad to London.

Read the full article online at go.uwplatt.edu/across-pond

Music program – MTNA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota Theatre program – Pioneer Players