| Join us as we explore the dynamic world of the performing and visual arts! The outreach of the College of Visual and Performing Arts goes far beyond its academic classes; we are a forum for creative exploration. The College of Visual and Performing Arts provides numerous opportunities for students to be mentored by a select group of caring and professionally trained faculty. Whether it is the student recital series, senior art exhibition or student directing for the Playhouse at Anderson University, performance and challenging studio experience await you at AU. All this richness is housed in the state-of-the-art Rainey Fine Arts Center. Be sure to check out the Arts of Anderson University, the Faculty Web Pages and the other Arts Links .
I would be happy to talk to you about your involvement in the Arts of Anderson University. Let me invite you to visit us and attend one of our many arts events.
Simply email me at dlarson@andersonuniversity.edu,
or stop by the Callie Stringer Rainey Fine Arts Center.
Sincerely,
David Larson, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Professor of Theatre
(864) 231-2002
Mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
The purpose of the College of Visual and Performing Arts is to support the curricular offerings of the Fine Arts degree programs and to provide a means for all Anderson University students to develop as art practitioners and consumers.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts provides an environment in which students can develop their creative potential; benefit from pedagogical instruction and critique; and display, perform or produce their work for the public.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts reaches both the university community and the greater Anderson community with culturally enriching performances and art exhibits.
Curricula
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BA in Music and a BA in Music with a concentration in
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Bachelor of Music Education, with concentrations in
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Faculty
David Ward Larson
Dean - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Professor of Theatre
B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; MA, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1985-90, 1991)
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Susan Baker Wooten
Professor of Art
Associate Dean
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist
University; M.F.A.,
Clemson University. (1976)
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Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers
Professor of Art
B.F.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Clemson University; Ph.D.,
University of Georgia. (1988)
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Peter J. Kaniaris
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.F.A., University of
Houston. (1986)
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Lyman Golden
Assistant Professor of Music
BS, Lander College; M.M.,
Converse College. (1992)
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Jane Dorn
Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Louisiana State
University (2002)
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E. Anne Martin
Associate Professor of Interior Design
A.A., Anderson College;
B.S.H.E., M.Ed., University of Georgia. (1981)
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Nathan Cox
Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A, Bradley University
(2002)
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Tommy L. Watson
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Anderson College;
M.M., D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (2001)
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James W. Clark
Professor of Music
B.M., Mississippi College; M.M., Southern Methodist University;
D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (1970)
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Alumni Spotlights
Leah Golden (2002) is majoring in flute performance at Western Carolina University. |
Jason Burley (2001) is minister of music at Covenant Baptist Church in Anderson. |
| Lee McDerment (2000) is worship leader at Newspring Community Church in Anderson. |
Jennifer Rogers (2000) is teaching music at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Anderson and running a private piano studio. |
Chip Mays (1999) is completing a master's degree in church music at Erskine Seminary and serving as director of music and organist at Northside United Methodist Church in Greenville.Michael Young (1998) is minister of music at Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Spartanburg. He is touring with the Tri-City Singers. |
Tommy Watson (1996) completed the doctor of musical arts degree in Voice at the University of South Carolina and is assistant professor of music at AU.
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| John Perry Reed (1995) is an instructor of music at AU.
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The Callie Stringer Rainey Fine Arts Center is the home of the following community-based organizations:
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