Strategic Planning College of Fine Arts

Highlights

FA110 – Introduction to Fine Arts   A General Education Course in the Interdisciplinary Arts Team Taught by faculty in Performing Arts, Music, and Art, Design, and Creative Industries Enrollment varies between 65-105 students depending on enrollment cap.

A State of the Art Transformation Henrion Hall: A State of the Art Transformation

GOAL : To transform the second oldest building on WSU’s campus into a 40,000 square foot, state-of- the-art applied learning facility where the Fine Arts are the catalyst for Learning, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, and Innovation - all within a 21st Century paradigm - expanding the influence of WSU’s Innovation University.

A projected cost of $8 million A joint initiative between Wichita State University and the community it serves and enhances. A projected cost of $8 million The University will provide equal funding to the private dollars raised.

Henrion will contain the following areas: Audio Lab Metalworking Lab Ideas Lab Workbench Woodworking Lab Multimedia Lab Ceramics Lab 3D Lab Printmaking Lab Video Production Lab Commons Area for Uncommon Ideas

Curricular Programming (4 Colleges): 3-D Animation Digital Film-making Game Design Audio Recording Interactive Media Film music composition Film editing Scripting for film and video Internet broadcasting Masters in Innovation Design

Inhabit the facility with a diverse population of stakeholders learning and working side-by-side: Faculty (from all colleges) Students (from all colleges) Staff (from all colleges) Community Members

Provide a stimulating environment through: Abundant natural and ambient lighting Appropriate ventilation for health and safety Open spaces that promote collaboration Areas for display, discussion, and discovery An assortment of elements to stimulate and inspire: Food and Drink (Coffee!) Lounging areas Power stations, materials, and equipment

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Brave New World Dance Rhatigan Student Center Theatre Heskett Center Theatre technology Fairmount College of Liberal Arts Music Music Theatre Student Affairs Media Resources Center Shocker Hall Warren Theatres Performance Facilities Provost’s Office

Two Challenges Money Budget cuts & the loss of faculty/staff lines Fundraising $4 million for Henrion

Next Steps Capital Campaign New Curriculum – Degrees, Certificates, Badges Creating a Shared Vision within the College

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