Fine & Performing Arts

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their artwork.  Artistic/creative analysis, history, and other skills learned in the course of the student’s academic career may be applied during the Special Topics phase of matriculation, thereby elevating the student’s artistic awareness. Students may submit portfolios electronically, by regular mail or in person. If the portfolio is to be submitted in person, please contact the Department of Fine & Performing Arts to arrange a convenient time. To submit artwork/portfolios or for more information please contact us via the Departmental Contact Information at the bottom of this page.

Applicants are required to take an aural preparedness examination and a music fundamentals test. In addition, all applicants are required to perform an audition heard by specific members of the faculty. Concentrations will be on: voice, piano and winds. Auditions are scheduled on specific dates during the academic year, listed below and must be arranged well in advance of the preferred date. The application process for a degree in music includes an audition on your applied instrument. Students will be referred to the specific requirements for their instrument and audition dates as listed on the application. As with all lessons, the main emphasis is on performing. Lessons will address technical and musical skills in order to improve the student’s performance ability and understanding. Musical analysis, history, and other musical skills learned in the course of the student’s academic career may be applied during Applied Music, thereby elevating the student’s musical awareness. Students may submit audition recordings by June 1 or arrange to audition in person by that date. To submit audition recordings or for more information please contact us at the contact information below.

Course Descriptions:

CINE 0120 Introduction to Film.  1^ST Semester.  Lect. 3, 3 credits.

A comprehensive exploration into the fundamental components of film, and the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and class found in the evolution of various film genres.

CINE 0124 Development and Pre-Production of Film and Television.  1^ST Semester.  Lect. 3, 3 credits.

This course delves into the intricate development process of creating film and television projects from concept to production, including market research, script development, writing, storyboarding, scheduling, financing, and pitching.

CINE 0126 Production for Film and Television.  2^nd Semester.  Lect. 3, 3 credits.

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the production process for film and television. Topics covered include pre-production planning, script analysis, casting, location scouting, set design, cinematography, lighting, sound design, directing, editing, and post-production.

CINE 0130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling.  2^nd Semester.  Lect. 3, 3 credits.

This course explores the art of visual storytelling through cinematic language. Students will learn how to craft compelling narratives and develop a keen eye for visual composition. They will then create their own short film to showcase their storytelling skills.

CINE 0200. WRITING FOR FILM AND TV. 1^ST Semester, Summer.  Lect. 3, 3 credits. 

This course explores the art of screenwriting through the lens of African American experiences and global Black storytelling traditions. Students will study how writers use narrative, structure, and character to convey cultural specificity and universal emotion. By analyzing key films and TV shows—from Do the Right Thing to Atlanta—students will investigate how Black writers and filmmakers have expanded the language of cinema and television. Through writing exercises and workshops, students will craft stories that reflect authentic voices and nuanced cultural identities.

CINE 0300. INTRO TO POST-PRODUCTION FOR FILM AND TV. 2^ND Semester, Summer.  Lect. 3, 3 credits. 

This introductory course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the post-production process in film and television. Students will explore the critical stages of editing, sound design, color correction, and visual effects, learning how these elements come together to shape the final narrative. Through hands-on experience with industry-standard software and equipment, students will develop foundational skills in video editing and audio post-production. Students will also gain insight into the collaborative nature of post-production, working with directors, producers, and other departments to bring a project to its polished, final form.

The Fine Arts are an essential part of any university's curriculum. The Arts teach students about expressing creativity, critical analysis, and diversity. As an inherently interdisciplinary area of study, drawing on aesthetics, design, and history, among other disciplines, The Fine Arts fit well into the mission of Tuskegee University to graduate global-minded citizens who are truly prepared to apply their talents of aesthetics, musical acumen, design and other disciplines to create, understand, and evaluate art in its various modes. The Bachelor of Arts degree will be conferred on those who successfully complete the majors of Art and Music, and, eventually, the Performing Arts. Our successful graduates will be “competent, credentialed and comprehensively developed individuals.” 

Band: 

Dr. Warren Williams, Director
Email:  wwilliams@tuskegee.edu  
Phone: (334) 727-8947

Mr. Rickey Oglesby, Assistant Director
Email:  roglesby@tuskegee.edu 
Phone: (334) 727-8947

Choir: 

Dr. Wayne Barr, Director
Email:  wbarr@tuskegee.edu 
Phone: (334) 727-8394

Membership Applications:

• Band Membership (Including Piperettes Dance Line and Twirling Divas Flag Line)
• Choir Membership

• Dr. Wayne Barr:  Advisor for Music Majors and Film and Media Arts Minors
    wbarr@tuskegee.edu; (334) 727-8394
  
  
• Mr. E. Bruce Phillips:  Advisor for Visual Arts Majors and Minors
    ephillips@tuskegee.edu; (334) 727-8913
  
  
• Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr.:  Advisor for Music Minors
    acooper2@tuskegee.edu; (334) 727-8399

Choir Auditions: