Drama and Performing Arts
Welcome to the Drama Department. The faculty here in the Theatre program at Athens State University will expand the activities and educational opportunities in the dramatic and theatre arts by offering students with any experience level in college theatre to seamlessly transfer into completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with Athens State University. Students earning a BFA in Theatre will acquire various fundamental performance and production techniques, and develop dramaturgical skills by learning to critically analyze dramatic literature, dramatic theory, as well as current trends in the arts. Set design, lighting, acting, props, stage combat, and music course offerings help create a well-rounded student experience.
Theatre majors are desirable employee candidates in a variety of areas such as acting, directing, teaching, community arts programs, directing, playwriting, producing, designing, set construction, production management, education, community activism, and art center management. The required academic training through research and scholarly writing accompanied by practical artistic experience with three annual mainstage productions will allow Drama and Theatre Arts graduates to create a professional portfolio that is immediately applicable to continue their studies in an MA or MFA program in Drama, Theatre Arts, Theatre, Dance, Performance Studies, Acting, Directing, Theatre Arts Administration and many other areas. But more than that, we are an inclusive and engaged community who share a love for the arts community. Please take a moment to explore all we have to offer and don’t hesitate to reach out to us personally if I can be of any assistance.
Drama and Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
Bachelor of Arts
Music Industry Studies
Fine Arts
Discover Your Creative Path at Athens State University
Were you the “art kid” growing up—the one who saw the world differently? So do we. At Athens State, our Art Department thrives on creativity, innovation, and pushing boundaries. We believe art students are visionary thinkers who shape the world through beauty, resourcefulness, and bold ideas. Here, you’ll find a supportive, engaged community that shares your passion for the arts.
Pursue an Art major- the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Seek a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a minor in education- P-12 Teaching Certification.
A major in Art provides a broad foundation.In the B.F.A. students choose a concentration in Ceramics, Graphic Design, Multimedia, or Painting and Drawing. A concentration allows you to specialize in a specific area of interest. Unlike a minor, which is a separate field of study, a concentration refines expertise within your major—enhancing both your education and career prospects.
Our courses are offered in various formats—traditional, blended, and online—giving you flexibility in how and when you learn. With seamless transfers from community colleges and a state-of-the-art facility at the Alabama Center for the Arts, you’ll be prepared for a future as an artist, educator, entrepreneur, or industry professional.
Join us and turn your creative vision into reality. Explore our website and connect with our faculty to learn more!
Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Fine Arts
Art Education
Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Integrative Design
Certificate
Certificate
Interactive Design
Digital Badges
Digital Badge
Adobe Illustrator for Graphic Design and Digital Illustration
Digital Badge
Adobe Photoshop for Visual Design and Photography
Digital Badge
Adobe InDesign for Print and Digital Media Production
Live in the Alabama Center for the Arts Downtown Residence Hall!
This new, modern residence hall is a 3-story building with a total of 49 apartments. The living facility offers 49 apartments in various configurations: 11 studios, 19 one-bedroom units, and 19 two-bedroom units. These apartments include both ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant units and adaptable units.
Department Chair
Pamela Keller
Professor of Art, Department Chair
Phone: 256-260-4296
Email: Pamela.Keller@athens.edu
Office: Alabama Center for the Arts – Visual Arts Building, Room 315
