About Us
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts (DFPA) is comprised of four distinct areas of
study; Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts are combined to promote dynamic artistic
and academic opportunities for our students. Approximately 80 full and part time faculty
members, actively involved in creative work, performance, and independent scholarship,
teach and train over 400 student majors and minors in the department.Our students are challenged to attentively experience and critically engage different aesthetic
experiences, to develop and improve communication skills, and to relate the artistic experience
to other fields. Our undergraduate programs prepare students for graduate work and employment
in many dynamic cultural professions. The academic programs of the DFPA are complemented
throughout the year by over 100 public presentations, performances, and exhibitions.
Dance Fine Arts Music Musical Theatre Theatre
Department of Fine and Performing Arts
Mundelein Center Suite 1200
1020 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660