LSC-University Park Visual & Performing Arts
Welcome!
The LSC-University Park Visual & Performing Arts Department creates educational opportunities for LSC students interested in art, drama, music, dance, and visual communications. We provide the Northwest Houston community with a cultural center, offering dozens of events and performances throughout the year.
Events & Performances
LSC-University Park hosts a variety of performing arts events featuring students, faculty and professional guest artists and performers. Each semester, we showcase the work of our students in performances and exhibits in our state-of-the-art Visual & Performing Arts Center.
Take a look at our events page for a list of upcoming events!
Events Calendar Ticketed Events
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Stay up to date with us on our various Instagram accounts! @artsatlscup | @updrama | @lscup |
Facilities
Coming soon!
The Center for the Visual & Performing Arts is Now Open!
The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) building is located at entrance 1 of Lone Star College-University Park (near the intersection of 249 and Louetta).
Visual & Performing Arts
Hours of Operation
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| Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed |
Courses
LSC-University Park offers a range of courses in art, drama, music, and visual communications. Our low student-to-faculty ratio ensures individual attention in all classes. Our students can earn an Associate of Arts in Fine Arts, Drama, or Music. Students may also take courses that are fully transferrable to a four-year institution.
Art Courses Drama Courses Music Courses Core Classes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take music, drama, dance, or visual art classes if I'm not majoring in them?
Yes, and in some cases, these courses can even count toward your degrees! Most degrees require a core class (see below) and many include elective classes, where you can take any music, drama, dance, or visual art class (except MUSC 1191) and have it count toward your degree.
Can I take private lessons or perform in a play, musical, or music ensemble if I'm not majoring in music?
?Yes! Learn more about auditions here: LoneStar.edu/UP-Auditions.
Will my classes transfer to a university?
Core classes (see below) will likely transfer toward the core in any public university in Texas, especially if you are core complete. Also, most courses in the AA degree plans where you earn a C or higher will typically transfer to public universities toward a bachelor's degree in the same fields.
What classes can I take toward the core?
You can use any of these classes toward the Creative Arts [50] or the Component Area Option [95] in the core:
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation
- ARTS 1303 - Art History: Prehistory to Gothic
- ARTS 1304 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern
- ARTS 1311 - 2-D Design
- ARTS 1312 - 3-D Design
- DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation
- DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation
- DRAM 2366 - Film Appreciation
- MUSI 1306 - Appreciating Music
- MUSI 1307 - Music Literature
- MUSI 1310 - American Music
How do I major in music, drama, or visual art?
Step 1: Declare Your Major!
Email upadvising@lonestar.edu? and request to declare your major. Ask them to set your home campus as University Park.
Step 2: Set Up an Advising Appointment.
Email the department representative to request a meeting as a new major:
- Music: Aaron.Alon@LoneStar.edu
- Drama: William.D.Grayson@LoneStar.edu
- Visual Art: Amy.Sluis@LoneStar.edu
Step 3: Sign up for classes and for music/drama auditions.
Use the plan developed in step 2 to enroll in classes. See these degree checklists below to help you:
Drama Degree Checklist Fine Arts Degree Checklist Music Degree Checklist
Where can I find a list of available music, drama, and visual art courses?
Click the links below for more information!
Visual & Performing Arts Faculty
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Aaron Alon, D.M.A. |
Joseph Nizich, M.M. |
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Amy Sluis, Ed.D. |
Kari Breitigam, M.F.A. |
Chris Thompson, M.F.A. |
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William Grayson, M.F.A. |
Mary Schreier, M.F.A. |
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Lauren Gadson |
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