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HISTORY OF THE CSU VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
HISTORY OF THE CSU VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
In September of 1969, Clayton Junior College opened its doors to students of the metro Atlanta area. In its first years, CJC offered two programs within the Associates of Arts Degree; The 2-year college transfer Associates Degree and the 2-year career Associates Degree. The Department of Visual & Performing Arts was not established until much later in CSU's history, but some of the current programs such as Music and Theatre were offered.
2-year transfer program
2-year transfer program
The 2-year College Transfer program offered students two years' worth of credited courses, which could be transferred to a 4-year baccalaureate program within the University System of Georgia.
C. (1970). Academic Programs. In Bulletin 1969-1971 (1st ed., Vol. 1, Bulletin of Clayton Junior College, pp. 4-13). Morrow, GA: Clayton Junior College.
2-year career program
2-year career program
The Career program was synonymous with contemporary vocational or trade programs. Students took two years' worth of course study, tailored to provide immediate, effective employment in particular fields.
C. (1970). Academic Programs. In Bulletin 1969-1971 (1st ed., Vol. 1, Bulletin of Clayton Junior College, pp. 4-13). Morrow, GA: Clayton Junior College.
Over the years, CJC's academic offerings became more comprehensive and expansive. The Visual & Performing Arts Department currently offers three different degree options including Associate and Bachelor's degree programs as well as minor options.
The Visual & Performing Arts Departments offers six program disciplines:
programs
programs
The Communications & Media Studies program is offered as a Bachelor's degree program. It focuses on training students in the liberal arts; literature, philosophy, language, theatre, and art.
In its founding years, CJC developed four student organizations dedicated to the Performing Arts; the Dramatics, and three Musical Organizations.
Click here or on the image above to learn more about those Student Organizations.
The Film Production program is offered as a Bachelor's degree program. It develops specific skills to prepare students for the growing film industry in Georgia.
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