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Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Performing and Visual Arts
Performing and Visual Arts Grant

To support talented performing and visual arts students, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences offers a talent-based Performing and Visual Arts Grant. Students pursuing a B.A. in art, dance, music, or theatre or who participate in the NSU Sharkestra Pep Band or orchestra programs, may apply. This grant, awarded on a yearly basis, is available to current undergraduate students, incoming freshmen, and transfer students.

To apply for the Performing and Visual Arts Grant, please complete this form. If you are new to NSU, please complete the Undergraduate Admissions Application.

Pursue a B.A. in Art
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will be offering a bachelor of arts in art with concentration in graphic design or studio art.

Pursue a B.A. in Dance
Dance majors at NSU will be able to train in a variety of dance techniques, create choreography and perform in our state of the art facilities. In addition, majors will develop historical and cultural knowledge of dance and gain hands-on productions experience in preparation for a professional career in dance or dance-related field.

Pursue a B.A. in Music
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will be offering a bachelor of arts in music starting in the fall of 2008. The college's music program performs an original production each year.

Pursue a B.A. in Theatre
In the theatre major at NSU, students learn to communicate effectively, identify historical theatre periods and styles, demonstrate knowledge of, and skill in, aspects of technical theatre such as costuming, lighting, set design and construction, demonstrate skill in public performance, direct theatrical scenes or productions, and understand the role of drama in culture.

Participate in the NSU Sharkestra Pep Band
The NSU Sharkestra Pep Band brings live entertainment, energy, and spirit to NSU home basketball games. The band plays jazz, rock, pop, traditional college pep material, and NSU school songs.

Participate in the Orchestra
The orchestra is a student group that provides a challenging opportunity for musicians to develop their talents, deepen their appreciation of concert music, hone their musical skills, and share their abilities with one another, the university, and the community at large.

Contact Information

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Status

High School Student
Transfer Student
Current NSU Student

If current NSU student: Current Major

Instrument(s)

Please choose all programs you wish to major in:

B.A. in Theatre
Sharkestra Pep Band
Orchestra
B.A. in Music
B.A. in Dance
B.A. in Art

Audition Date

Please choose one of the following dates for an audition.

None
January 23, 2010
February 20, 2010
March 20, 2010

For more information on NSU's admissions procedures and requirements, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Audition Information

Dance - Students will participate in a modern dance master class and perform a one minute solo in the style of their choice.

Music – Students should prepare two pieces in contrasting styles that best demonstrate musical ability.

Theatre – Students should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song.

Portfolio Information

Visual Arts – Portfolio Review Process

Theatre Tech Design – Present a design tech portfolio