Objective:

To help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas or to use the confidence, expressiveness, and cooperative skills gained through their studies at ISU to succeed in a diverse range of careers in the world of technology and the arts.

The program's goals include developing in the student the following:

• The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Competency in study and research skills;
• Competency in thinking clearly, logically, and independently;
• The ability to solve problems that arise in a professional setting and working within a collaborative art form;
• Competency with theatre, film, and video technology;
• Sufficient general knowledge to pursue and succeed in a career in theatre, film, and/or video;
• The ability to critique one's work and accept criticism.