Arts, Media, & Communication

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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.

• 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.

• Gain experience presenting your perspective and refine your communication skills by writing for the Collegian, Willamette’s student newspaper.

• 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 / Global Cultural Studies / Graphic Design / History / Illustration / 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 / 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

Creative Music with Technology / Stage Combat / Video Art / Virtuosity in Music Globally / Global Fashion History / Art and Public Entertainment