Illinois State University College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts believes in advancement of the arts within a diverse intellectual and social environment through collaboration in learning and artistic practice. Programs in art, music, theater, dance, and arts technology are offered. The name of the College was officially changed to "Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts" in recognition of a $12 million gift from artist and alum, Wonsook Kim. [1]

School of Art

The School of Art at Illinois State University provides a professional education for students desiring careers in the visual arts. The highly selective baccalaureate program provides the most gifted students the opportunity to mentor closely with a faculty sponsor and to produce a professional solo exhibition prior to graduation. The master’s program provides highly motivated and gifted visual artists the opportunity to work intensively toward their development as artists.[2]

Accreditation

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design fully accredits the School of Art.[3]

Undergraduate programs

Graduate programs

School of Music

Illinois State University offers a variety of study programs within the spectrum of music. More than fifteen ensemble opportunities are available to all students on-campus, plus multiple chamber music ensembles, and musical theatre/opera productions. Admission to the program is through audition. There are also private instruction opportunities taught by professors, not teaching assistants, on all wind, brass, and percussion instruments, as well as piano, voice, and strings, including classical guitar.

Accreditation

Illinois State is one of 593 schools of music accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).[4]

Undergraduate programs

Graduate programs

RED NOTE New Music Festival

The annual RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University is a week-long event which features outstanding performances of contemporary concert music. Highlights of past seasons include appearances by Ensemble Mise-en, City of Tomorrow, Momenta Quartet, Orchid Ensemble, Fulcrum Point New Music Ensemble, Color Field Ensemble, Spektral Quartet, Del Sol Quartet, loadbang, and Ensemble Dal Niente. Featured guest composers have included Stephen Hartke, Steven Stucky, Joan Tower, Lee Hyla, Sydney Hodkinson, and Augusta Read Thomas. RED NOTE also holds an annual Composition Competition which brings in entries from around the world.[5]

School of Theatre and Dance

The School of Theatre and Dance offers conservatory-level training within the context of a liberal arts education. Performance opportunities with Illinois State include the professional Illinois Shakespeare Festival, extensive main stage, second-stage and studio productions, plus student produced works. Admission to the Acting, Dance, and Dance Education sequences are through audition. Admission to the Design/Production sequence is through portfolio.

Undergraduate programs

Graduate programs
  1. Acting
  2. Costume Design
  3. Directing
  4. Lighting Design
  5. Scene Design

Program in Arts Technology

The Arts Technology Program integrates study across the arts with the study of digital technology. Students use digital media to explore areas of traditional creative art making in music, sound, still and moving imagery, and typography to express ideas and solve problems. Admission to the Program in Arts Technology is through portfolio.

Undergraduate program

Graduate program

References
  1. Freyman, Laura. "Illinois State University names College of Fine Arts and School of Art in recognition of $12 million gift from alumna". Illinois State University News. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  2. School of Art's Edge, retrieved November 5, 2012.
  3. NASAD Accreditations Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved November 5, 2012.
  4. NASM Accreditation Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved November 5, 2012.
  5. "RED NOTE New Music Festival". Illinois State University College of Fine Arts. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
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