Visual & Performing Arts Concentration, Bachelor of General Studies

The LSUA Bachelor of General Studies with a Visual & Performing Arts Concentration empowers students to channel their creativity through theater, preparing them for success in any career. This program awakens creative thinking, enhances problem-solving skills, and fosters collaboration—the cornerstone of theater as a dynamic, team-based art form. Students develop confidence and communication skills by mastering their voice, body, imagination, and intellect to engage any audience effectively. Through hands-on learning in the theater classroom, graduates are equipped to thrive as innovative thinkers and influential team members, ready to make an immediate impact in diverse professional fields.

Format	On-Campus
College	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Department of Communications & Arts

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Career Opportunities

LSUA graduates have found success in a wide variety of industries, including:

Arts Administrator
Creative/Artistic Director
Drama Teacher
Stage/Production Manager
Theatre Designer/Technician (Lighting, Costumes, Scenery)

Transferable Skills

Graduates of the program gain highly transferable skills that are valuable in many career paths.

Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving

Training in fine arts enhances the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.

Collaboration & Teamwork

The arts are inherently collaborative and foster skills in working effectively with diverse groups toward a shared goal.

Adaptability & Resilience

Experience in dynamic, performance-driven environments develops flexibility and perseverance in overcoming challenges.

Time Management & Organization

Theater productions demand careful planning, multitasking, and meeting deadlines, skills valuable to any professional setting.

Organizations & Opportunities

Alexandria Museum of Art

The Museum in Alexandria, Louisiana preserves and shares the region’s history through exhibits, archives, and educational programs that highlight the cultural heritage of Central Louisiana.

Empty Space Players

LSUA’s vibrant theatre troupe, performing multiple campus productions each year and providing creative outlets for student actors, technicians, and directors.

Jongleur

The Jongleur is an annual publication of student work that is formatted and edited by a student staff. It is created for both the benefit of Louisiana State University at Alexandria and to project the voices of the students.

Student Art League

Make connections, meet people, be creative, be inspired and learn new ways to express your art.