The mission of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts is to develop skilled and creative artists who have a positive impact on society. Students in Fine and Performing Arts demonstrate a passion for the arts and connect theory to practice through the creation of socially conscious and intellectually adventurous works of art, dance, theatre, and music.  Through participation in classes, events, and performances, UD students engage the community within and beyond the University. 

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers the following majors and minors:
Music
Theatre

Music

The study of Music at the University of Dubuque will take you into the world of performing, conducting, music literature, history, and theory. You will leave ready to build a career in performance, academia, arts administration, music technology, and more.

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Theatre

The Theatre program at the University of Dubuque offers an in-depth study of drama as an art form and professional practice. You will leave ready to build a career in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more.

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