If your talent, passion and goals are in music, theatre or audio technology, you will find your place here at Clemson. Your course of study, education and professional training will offer you the time and opportunity to explore your path -- whether it is on stage, behind the scenes or in teaching or administration. As a performing arts major, you will receive the expert instruction and hands-on experience you need to move ahead in your career and engage in your craft. Come reach your potential and push your limits as part of Clemson's collaborative community of professors, students and professional artists.
Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
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Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
The Performing Arts at Clemson University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Clemson , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 24, 2027.
About Bachelor of Performing Arts
Whether you aspire to a career in audio, music or theatre, you'll enroll in a set of core classes that give you the tools to be successful in a wide variety of performing arts professions. Our customized course of study, culture of performance excellence and tradition of small class size combine to make you a vital partner in your education.
Audio Technology Concentration
Using the Brooks Theatre as your laboratory, you'll learn about recording techniques, live sound reinforcement and music technology. You'll gain professional experience as you record concerts and run sound for events and shows. In your senior year, you'll produce a CD of your own work.
Music Concentration
Tailor your studies to suit your needs and aspirations. Study performance, music theory, music history, music technology and arts administration. Choose from more than 20 performing ensembles to develop your talent and gain experience. Take advantage of private lessons available to every vocal student and instrumentalist.
Theatre Concentration
Our actors design, our writers act and our directors write. So whether you decide to specialize in writing, design, acting or directing, you'll know and understand all aspects of theatre. You'll also get to experience a wide range of performances and plays - from classical to contemporary - emphasizing both the production values and thematic/structural diversity of new works.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
Entry Requirements
For the 2022 admissions cycle, Clemson has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to Clemson for the 2022-2023 academic year.
If you choose that test scores should be used, your scores must be submitted electronically by the respective testing agency. Clemson’s institutional code for SAT is 5111, and the code for ACT is 3842. Clemson super-scores both the SAT and the ACT. For the SAT, this means that the overall total SAT score will then be derived by taking the highest of the evidence-based reading and writing/math scores.
According to The ACT, superscoring at Clemson means that we “consider a student’s highest ACT section (or subtest) scores regardless of test date. The super composite ACT score is calculated as the average of the best ACT English, Reading, Math, and Science subject scores and is used as one of multiple factors in admission and financial aid.”
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
English Program Requirements
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
Application Fee 70
How to Apply for Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
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Review important dates and deadlines.
The Clemson application opens August 1. Students must submit their application and all required credentials by May 1 for Fall entry or October 1 for Spring entry.
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Complete the application.
Submit your application through the Clemson Application, Coalition Application or the Common Application No preference is given to any application in the admission review process.
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Pay the application fee.
There is a $70 application fee. Clemson accepts all major credit cards.
Submit your academic credentials.
- If you are a transfer student, submit translated course descriptions for any coursework to be evaluated for Clemson academic credit.
Clemson University requires first-year applicants to self-report their high school transcripts. Students who are admitted to Clemson will be required to send official transcripts prior to enrollment. After submitting your application, a link to the SRAR system will be available in your Applicant Portal.
Learn more about how to complete your Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
Bachelor of Performing Arts at Clemson University
Clemson University
United States of America, Clemson