Theatre, art, music and dance opportunities are plentiful at AU, either through involvement within the Arts or through classes, concerts, exhibitions, or workshops in our many student organizations and productions. All students, regardless of major, can enhance their academic pursuits through involvement in the arts, led by highly qualified faculty and motivated students.
Art
- Take a non-major studio art course
- Join one of the many art clubs
- Attend a reception at one of the six museums/galleries
- Join the monthly Art Walk
- Enjoy a summer workshop
Theatre
- Act, stage manage, design and participate in many other ways in a wide range of faculty directed plays
- Write, produce, direct and perform in student productions
Music
- Sing in the University Chorus or Encore Choir
- Play in the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Popular Music Ensemble and Sound Gathering Ensemble
- Form your own music groups, such as string quartets, brass ensembles and select vocal groups
- Learn to play the Chinese Guzheng, flute, guitar, piano or other instruments
Dance
- Perform in professional guest artist, faculty and student choreography
- Create and perform in alternative indoor and outdoor sites
- Choreograph and/or perform in Informal Dance Showings
- Collaborate with dynamic artists in a variety of art forms
- Participate in a variety of dynamic dance clubs
Performance Design and Technology
- Design sets, costumes, lighting, sound and props for all of the performing arts
- Collaborate and participate in technical aspects of theatre, dance and music productions