The South Carolina School of the Arts
Your Stage. Your Craft. Your Calling.
The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University trains professional visual, musical and theatrical artists who are serious about both their art and Christian faith. Staffed by highly trained and world-class artists, musicians, actors, dancers, theatrical designers, and scholars, we mentor students to develop their artistry to its fullest potential so they may thrive professionally and serve others through the arts.
Our Degree Programs
We offer Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music Education degrees with majors and concentrations in graphic design, painting and drawing, ceramics, art education, musical theatre, acting, theatrical design, theatre, acting and directing, dance, worship leadership, music education, and vocal, keyboard and instrumental performance.
What We Believe
We believe that intense, transformative mentorship inspires this generation of artists to develop their creative talents to their fullest potential. We also coach students to identify and value how their skills can be applied in the career they envision as well as in related fields. Our professors—from recording musicians to sought-after art directors—represent the highest level of artistic achievement, and they want to show students how they can get there too. To learn more, read on or contact us at scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu.
Upcoming Events
The South Carolina School of the Arts mentors student artists through outstanding instruction, practice and critique; fostering within students a personal artistic mission; providing opportunities for students to produce, exhibit, and perform quality artistic expressions for the University, the community, and beyond.
Find Your Degree
Art & Design
With majors in Art Education, Ceramics, Graphic Design and Painting & Drawing, the Department of Art and Design at The South Carolina School of the Arts can help you discover your options and define your path.
Music
Your professors will be musicians and scholars who are active in the music profession at the regional, national and international levels, who’ve studied at prestigious universities including the University of Miami and the Eastman School of Music, and have performed, conducted and presented clinics at prestigious venues such as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Theatre & Dance
The South Carolina School of the Arts offers a variety of courses of study in theatre and dance: BFA in Musical Theatre; BFA in Acting; BA in Theatre; BA in Dance; and a concentration in Theatrical Design.
Recent News
Professor Jer Nelsen of the South Carolina School of the Arts is pictured with the exhibit, open to the public during February 2023 in the Vandiver Gallery of Thrift Library.
AU Theatre and Dance Chair, Dr. David Sollish (standing, left) and theatre students from the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University saw regional productions, attended workshops, networked...
Jazz musicians from the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University performed during the 2023 Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference in Orlando, Florida. Pictured from left to right...
The South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University invites you to explore our Calendar of Events. From art & design, music and theatre & dance, it's an exciting season that'll help you Get Inspired. Stay Inspired.
The AU Repertory Theatre or “AU Rep” as it has come to be known features the best student-actors and technicians from local high schools, working hand-in-hand with theatre professionals and students from the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University.
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