Arts, Media, & Communication

Share your perspective

Creatives are driven to push boundaries. Because the ways in which we communicate are constantly evolving, our goal is for you to build skills in a variety of mediums and technologies so you are prepared to meet the challenges of rapidly changing industries. Create written, visual, and auditory work that will have a positive impact on the world around you by drawing on skills from different disciplines to communicate your ideas in an innovative way.

BUILD TECHNICAL and creative skills through coursework, internships, student organizations, and other on-campus opportunities.

GAIN EXPERIENCE presenting your perspective and refine your communication skills by writing for the Collegian, Willamette’s student newspaper.

IMMERSE YOURSELF in the Pacific Northwest’s creative scene by visiting the Hallie Ford Museum of Art located on campus and experiencing Salem’s thriving artisanal culture.

AUGMENT YOUR EDUCATION with state-of-the-art facilities including a directing and lighting studio, costume shop, digital music studio, and recording studio, among others.

Complementary Fields of Study

Animated Arts / Arts, Technology, and Multimedia

Asian Studies / Cinema Studies / Civic Communication & Media

English & Creative Writing / Foreign Languages

Global Cultural Studies / Graphic Design / History

Illustration / Master in Fine Arts / Music

Photography / Printmaking / Sculpture

Studio & Fine Arts / Theatre / Video/Sound

Expand your knowledge through a co-curricular student organization

Chamber Choir, The Collegian (Student Newspaper), Fabric Yarn & Textiles Club, Film Studies Club, Headband, Improv Club, Millstream Sailors, Pep Band, Poi Club, Radio Club, Student Theatre Arts Group, Taiko Club, University Chamber Orchestra, Up Top, Willamette Dance Company, Willamette Jazz Collective, Willamette Singers.

Popular Courses

Creating Music with Technology, Stage Combat, Video Art, Music Virtuosity Across Cultures, Global Fashion History, Art and Public Engagement.