All of our students gain practical professional experience by working on film sets, participating in main-stage productions, and interacting closely with faculty advisors and mentors.
Through teaching and production work, our department prepares students to succeed professionally in the Film and Theatre industries, while educating students across disciplines in the fundamental skills of collaboration, communication, and creativity. The UAF Department of Theatre and Film provides an undergraduate BA degree in Film & Performing Arts with concentrations in Film or Theatre. We also offer minors in both Theatre and Film.
Film & Performing Arts majors take a shared core of three classes (Fundamentals of Acting, Film Set Production I, and Introduction to Production Design) and then choose a concentration in either Film or Theatre. All of our courses can be found under the “FLPA” designator in course finder and in the 2023-2024 catalog.
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Department of Theatre and Film Contact Information
Email: uaf-theatre-film@alaska.edu
Office Phone: 907-474-6590
Box Office Phone: 907-474-7751
Physical address:
1718 Tanana Drive
Fine Arts Complex, Room 302
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Mailing address:
UAF Department of Theatre & Film
PO Box 755700
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Maya Salganek
Associate Professor of Film and Video Arts
Office: Fine Arts Complex, Theatre Wing, Room 105 B
Email: emsalganek@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-474-5950
Book an appointment with Maya using the link below. The meeting must be scheduled a minimum of 24hrs in advanced
By Valentine
Office: Fine Arts Complex, Theatre Wing, Room 302
Email: vbvalentine@alaska.edu
Phone: (907) 474-6590
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