Online university to bring back College of Fine Arts

Online university to bring back College of Fine Arts

Grand Canyon University, an accredited online education provider, has recently announced that it is bringing back its College of Fine Arts due to popular demand, and will augment each degree offering to be more relevant in today's marketplace.

In the fall of 2010, GCU's new college will be offering on-campus and online courses in a variety of fields, including music education, dance education and video production.

"What will set our program apart is the complete integration of all of these areas, which happens in the real world," said dean Claude Pensis. "It's like the spokes of a wheel, with each area touching the other and production serving as the hub."

On March 6, the college will be holding open auditions for prospective students. Some applicants may also be eligible for $150,000 worth of scholarships that the college plans to give out to its inaugural class.

The university has already hired eight new faculty members, including assistant deans of music, theater and dance.

Online education has been hailed as a cheaper and more flexible instruction option that allows adult learners such as busy parents or working professionals to earn a degree without interrupting their lives.

By Mark Danson