Undergraduate Academic Accelerator Pathway (2-Term) - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

at Shorelight Group - Adelphi University USA

Both the BA and BFA unlock exciting career opportunities in the visual arts. If you dream of becoming a professional artist or designer, a BFA will provide you with the training and confidence to build your own studio practice, then apply for artist residencies or an MFA. If you’re interested in a career in curating, art direction, web design, multimedia animation, art conservation or arts administration, a BA—a liberal arts degree—will help you develop highly marketable professional skills like analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

• Receive one-to-one attention in small classes from successful artists and seasoned educators.
• Tailor your degree to your unique interests and goals with courses in painting, printmaking, photography, digital art, illustration/cartooning, ceramics and sculpture.
• Graduate career-ready with the portfolio and practical experience you need to succeed outside the classroom.

English majors enjoy successful careers as teachers, lawyers, publishers, editors, librarians, engineers, doctors, lawyers, writers, ad executives, administrators, social media managers, academics, journalists, web producers and more.

• Receive personal attention in small, seminar-style classes and individualize your education through meaningful extracurricular enrichment.
• Learn from leading scholars and authors who are nationally recognized for their writing and research.
• Develop the intellectual tools to launch the career of your choice, whether you’re interested in writing—fiction, nonfiction, poetry or playwriting—or any other pursuit.

You can work as a producer or media planner for a TV or media company, or pursue a graduate degree in law, business or education (teaching). You can become a public relations associate, a journalist or pursue your own independent films. You can work in new media as a blogger, a content producer or a social media specialist.

• Receive personal attention in small classes taught by our expert faculty.
• Work innovatively with new media, like drone photography and podcasting.
• Participate in faculty film shoots or direct your own student work.

Kickstart your career in market research consulting, brand management, business development or green marketing. Become an entrepreneur, public relations or advertising/promotions manager, or search marketing strategist.

• Benefit from the Willumstad Winning Edge—six steps to boosting career success in any field of business.
• Build relationships with industry leaders by completing class projects for real-world clients like 1-800-Flowers.com, GEICO and Jovia Financial Credit Union.
• Leverage Adelphi’s career connections—internship placements, résumé guidance, job shadowing and more—to land your dream job right after graduation.

This degree is an ideal launchpad for a career in graphic design, from UX/UI to editorial, publication, motion graphics, animation or infographic design. You’ll build a strong foundation in fundamentals of design, image and typography and learn to solve a wide range of design problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the creative, technical, theoretical and problem-solving skills you need to thrive in any professional design environment.

• Study with practicing graphic design professionals—including a multidisciplinary design studio owner and an expert in brand strategy—who will introduce you to some of the most prestigious design practices in New York City.
• Learn by doing in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art digital imaging labs and extensive studio space.
• Gain invaluable professional experience and make key industry connections by completing real-world design projects for Adelphi University and local clients.

You can perform on the stage or in television series or film projects, teach acting or develop your own stage plays, media channel, or video productions. You can pursue directing, production or arts communications, or work behind the scenes doing set design, costumes, or lighting.

• Receive one-on-one attention in small classes from our world-class faculty.
• Gain experience and insight as you participate in an Adelphi production or a master class with guest stars on our award-winning stages.
• Attend exciting performances in the cultural capital of the world and make valuable

Acting - Concentration
Our acting concentration prepares you for work on stage or screen. You’ll learn the vocal and physical skills required of an actor and participate in a wide array of performance activities, including chamber theater, cabaret, solo and ensemble work.
Only acting majors and minors are allowed to audition for departmental productions; every student is guaranteed performance opportunities and may earn many more through auditioning.

With a grasp of global affairs and cultural differences, you can explore a career in law, nongovernmental organizations, nonprofits, international business, finance, public administration, education, the environment or research. Become a journalist, advocate, lobbyist or media specialist.

• Gain a global perspective through our curriculum, combining intensive foreign language and intercultural studies with courses in international business and politics.
• Make the world your classroom by studying abroad, joining international excursions or taking advantage of our close ties with the United Nations.
• Cultivate the hands-on experience you need for an internationally engaged career through an internship or original research.

Wherever you go, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to help take on environmental issues and the ability to make a difference in a number of rewarding careers including as a high school teacher, environmental scientist, hydrologist, policy developer, research and development manager, or sustainability consultant.

• Receive personal attention from world-class faculty as you design a unique program of study tailored to your personal and professional goals.
• Immerse yourself in fieldwork on Long Island or as far away as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia or the Alaskan wilderness.
• Translate your passion for sustainability into a rewarding career devoted to improving our environment.

Combine coursework from multiple departments to create a personalized, one-of-a-kind education. Tailor your degree to your specific intellectual pursuits and professional goals, whether they’re in the visual or performing arts, social sciences, natural sciences, formal sciences or humanities.

• Personalize your education, designing your own major from courses and tracks spread across our 50-plus departments.
• Benefit from small classroom sizes and one-on-one attention from distinguished faculty committed to your success.
• Gain a competitive edge in today’s job market through invaluable hands-on learning experiences.

With a degree in economics, you can work as a lawyer, economist, actuary, financial risk or data analyst, financial planner, economic researcher, financial consultant, or investment analyst. Many students continue their education with a law degree or master’s degree in economics.

• You’ll be career-ready by the time you graduate, thanks to our unique Willumstad Winning Edge program. You’ll create your résumé, practice your interviewing skills, and get tech credentials like Microsoft Excel certification; you’ll get valuable experience through internships and job shadowing; and you’ll make career connections through our many networking opportunities. You’ll also have your own Edge adviser—in addition to your academic adviser—who will help you create a personalized program geared to your career goals.
• You’ll create a unique program of study tailored to your interests in theory/analysis or policy.
• You’ll learn in small classes taught by faculty dedicated to your academic and career success.
• You’ll gain valuable internship and career opportunities through our program’s strong industry connections and network of successful alumni around the globe.