Academics

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology provides a responsive and innovative arts education in support of the diverse passions and curiosities of all NC State students. The department offers a variety of courses, most of which may be taken to fulfill specific general education programs. Any course may be taken as a free elective. Through our academic programs, course offerings and student resources, you can continue to study and perform now and into the future.

Whether looking for a beginner course or hoping to build upon a pre-existing interest, The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is here to help you incorporate music and dance studies into your schedule.

Our Academic Programs and Resources

Take your Study Further with a Minor

The Department of Performing Arts and Technology offers minor programs in arts entrepreneurship, dance and music. Both the dance minor and the music minor have two available tracks in performance or general studies. Explore our minor programs below.

Arts Entrepreneurship Minor

Dance Minors

Music Minors

Take a Course with Us

Perform With Us

Our companies and ensembles are courses that you can repeat as often as you like, and they’re open to all NC State students! Auditions for our performance groups are typically held during the first week of classes, with opportunities available for a range of experience levels.

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Explore Your Interests

Many of our courses fulfill your major’s general education (GEP) requirements, as detailed in the undergraduate course catalog. We offer dozens of courses covering a wide variety of dance and music topics each semester, plus First Year Inquiry and Honors courses on special topics.

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Learn a New Skill

For students interested in taking a course to get started in dance or learn a new musical skill, we offer entry-level dance courses, group instruction in voice and piano, as well as introductory music theory, understanding music, and songwriting with digital audio workstations.

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