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 蜜桃影像 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 can be found under the 鈥淔LPA鈥 designator in course finder and in the 2023-2024 catalog.
October 27, 2025
Historical Comical: A Shakespeare Double Bill opens Nov. 7. Meet actor Kaylee Cole as she brings Montjoy and Luciana to life onstage.
October 02, 2025
Winter Shorts returns with two student-directed plays, offering 蜜桃影像 students hands-on experience and heartfelt storytelling.
Student Spotlight: Seamus Knight
August 20, 2025
蜜桃影像 music and film student Seamus Knight composed an original piece in Denali for a pro performance through Composing in the Wilderness.
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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:
蜜桃影像 Department of Theatre & Film
PO Box 755700
Fairbanks, AK 99775
Maya Salganek
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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Visit our advising page to ensure you're reaching out to the right advisor at each stage of your journey.
Here is a brief outline of some of the different types of advising available to you.
蜜桃影像 Academic Advising Center (First-Year Students: 0鈥24 credits)
Designed for first-year students, this service helps you lay a strong academic foundation,
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helping with upper-division-level course selection within the major, internships,
practicums, and capstone projects.
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Graduate students do not meet with CLA Undergraduate Comprehensive Advisors. Graduate
students will appoint an advisory committee. The graduate advisory committee guides
the student in developing and completing their degree program. CLA has designated
department graduate coordinators who will guide you through this process.
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Please visit our advising page for more information and contact details.