The Fine Arts at Saint Vincent College are firmly embedded in the framework of a liberal arts curriculum that broadens the educational experience of the students while pursuing study in a major field. The Department offers five majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree and six minors that enhance other degree programs. All major and minor requirements are taken in conjunction with the College core curriculum.
In addition, the Department offers a number of courses integrated with two other College programs: the Common Texts and the Interdisciplinary Writing Program. In this way, students gain an intense and rigorous study of the discipline as well as a broad course of study in the liberal arts. (For more information on the core curriculum, contact the Admissions Office.) Students are also encouraged to take advantage of the rich number of cultural events in the Pittsburgh area. This includes internships at area museums, restoration projects, and field trips to performances, museums and historic homes. Opportunities to study abroad are also provided, both through the College Study Abroad Program and through shorter (usually two week) summer excursions sponsored by individual departments.
Music and the Arts on Campus
Music. The Saint Vincent Concert Series provides eight world-class artists on stage each season. The historically costumed Saint Vincent Camerata performs music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods against the dramatic backdrop of the Saint Vincent Basilica. Student musicians perform with the Saint Vincent Singers, the Troubadours, the Campus Ministry Choir and the Pep Band. Music majors also perform in recital.
Art and Art History. The Saint Vincent Art Gallery houses a permanent collection that includes many significant artists; it also hosts visiting exhibitions regularly. The Gallery provides a unique opportunity for both Studio and Art History students to study art directly. Art students exhibit their work in the gallery each Spring.
Theatre. The campus is home to Saint Vincent Theatre, a professional Equity Theatre that offers five productions during summer, spring and fall. Saint Vincent Children's Theatre offers live drama for grade school children. Professional entertainers and artists as well as students find an outlet for their talent.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Studio Art, Music, or Music Performance majors in the Department of Fine Arts is based upon an audition and/or portfolio review, an interview, and the recommendation of the Department faculty. Admission as an Art Studio or Music Performance major is selective and is reserved only for those students who display exceptional artistic promise. Art Studio candidates must submit a portfolio: up to 20 slides or photographs of your work.
DO NOT SEND original works of art.
Questions?
For further information, contact:
Admissions Office
Saint Vincent
College
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
Phone 1-800-SVC-5549 or 724 537-4540
FAX 724 537-5069E-mail:
admission@stvincent.edu