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The Michael & Dolores Insalaco School of Visual & Performing Arts

In the Michael and Dolores Insalaco School of Visual and Performing Arts, you can showcase your talent through renowned programs that combine creativity with professional training. Whatever your goals, you'll have numerous opportunities to practice, learn, and collaborate from Day One. 

Art and Multimedia Communication programs help students develop their creative voice, vision, and technical skills, while Music, Theatre, and Dance programs embrace an ensemble philosophy that encourages collegiality and growth, offering the depth and rigor expected of conservatory programs, but with greater flexibility. 

Our faculty are highly credentialed, nationally and internationally acclaimed, passionate about their craft, and connected to their students. Upon graduation, students are prepared for a vast array of career options or for graduate study.

Undergraduate Programs

Art Therapy (BA)
Arts Administration (BA)
Arts Administration - Music (BA)
Arts Administration - Theatre (BA)
Film, TV, Digital Production (BA)
Journalism and Public Communication (BA)
Music (Musical Theatre) (BA)
Sports Media (BA)
Theatre (BA)
Theatre Education (BA)
3-Dimensional Studio Arts (BFA)
Graphic Design Visual Arts (BFA)
Illustration Studio Arts (BFA)
Painting Studio Arts (BFA)
Music Education (BM)
Music Performance (BM)
Music Therapy (BM)

Graduate Programs

Art Therapy (MA)
Photography Studio Arts (MA)
Printmaking Studio Arts (MA)
Sculpture Studio Arts (MA)
Graphic Design and Illustration Visual Arts (MFA)
Ceramics Studio Arts (MA)
Sequential Art and Storytelling Certificate

Accreditations

Institutional:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Program Related:

Art:

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

American Art Therapy Association (Approved)

Music:

National Association of Schools of Music

Marywood University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. | Address: 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. | Phone: (703) 437-0700

American Music Therapy Association

The Music Therapy program is approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

About The The Michael & Dolores Insalaco School of Visual & Performing Arts

The Mission of The Michael and Dolores Insalaco School of Visual and Performing Arts reflects the Marywood University Mission and Core Values.

The Michael & Dolores Insalaco School of Visual & Performing Arts Faculty

Wise, Stephanie L

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Garrison, Stephen

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Wotanis, Dr. Lindsey L

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Hoffenberg, Dr. Rick

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Fox, Allison M

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Pyles, Dr. Timothy A

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McLane, Patrick L

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Till, Sophie E

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Chuck, Mark

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Donnelly, James

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Houser, Ryan Michael

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Mengoni, Ernest D

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Murphy, William N

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Wilson, Jackalynn L

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MTD

MTD Student Handbook

The information in this handbook is designed to familiarize you with university and department policies specific to the MTD degree programs.
Please save this handbook, as it will provide guidance throughout your studies at Marywood. Bring this handbook to all academic advising sessions.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

General Guidelines for All Auditions

During the audition process, there will be opportunities to perform for our audition committee and meet members of our faculty. Additional arrangements may be made to meet with academic advisors and current Marywood music and theatre students. 

AUDITION INFORMATION

Check out the MTD page for more!

Art

art pencil and portfolio iconArt Portfolio Submissions

UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES »

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio to the Art Department. Your submission should include:

Check out the ART PAGE for more!

Multimedia Communication

Our student-run media provides a multimedia learning environment that mirrors professional industry standards and practices to prepare students for placement in media jobs, to enhance the collegiate experience, and to provide opportunities for creative and personal growth.

STUDENT-RUN MEDIA

Check out the Multimedia Communication PAGE for more!

Featured Pacer Profile

Marcel Sinclair entered the Music Therapy program with experience on numerous instruments. However, the passion of others around him has pushed him to want to learn more and more.
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