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

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!

Art Courses     Drama Courses     Music Courses