Embark on a transformative journey in Communication Arts at our Christian liberal arts university, where creativity and diverse disciplines converge. As a communication arts student, you'll explore communication studies, journalism, theatre, film, writing, public relations, acting, directing and more through innovative interdisciplinary emphases. Through hands-on experiences, performances, and practical applications, you'll synthesize theory into real-world practice, fostering artistic, social, cultural, spiritual, and professional growth. Join us and unleash your potential as a well-rounded communicator and artist.
Hear from the chair of the Division of Communication Arts, Ben Baxter, about how a degree from OBU will prepare you to be a future shaper.
Undergraduate Communication Arts Programs
Communication Studies
Explore the power of effective communication with a communication studies degree program at our Christian liberal arts university. Delve into various facets of communication while grounding your learning in Christian principles.
Creative Media
Our creative media program provides instruction in the basics of art and design, studio art, multimedia production, filmmaking, photography and graphic design.
Journalism and Film
Unlock your storytelling potential with a journalism and film degree from OBU. Tailor your path by selecting between journalism and film/media production.
Sports Communication
This degree prepares you to communicate, inform, educate, and engage the wide range of audiences affiliated with sports.
Strategic Communication
Strategic Communication combines the areas of marketing, public relations, advertising and social media to create a degree program that is comprehensive and relative in the current workforce.
Theatre
Enhance your passion for theatre in a Christian learning environment at OBU. As a theatre student, you will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, producing a diverse range of classic and contemporary works.
Related Undergraduate Programs
Theatre Education
Strengthen and combine your passions for teaching and theatre in OBU’s Christ-centered secondary theatre education program. Surround yourself with all the facets of theatre production and classroom management in an environment that encourages the integration of faith into your career as a teacher. You will be thoroughly equipped to produce and direct middle and high school productions and to effectively manage your classroom to make it a creative learning environment.
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World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Chair, Division of Art and Design
Chair, Division of Communication Arts
Associate Professor of Animation and Media Production
Administrative Assistant, Art and Communications
Frank W. Patterson Professor of Communications
Professor of Communication Studies
Associate Professor of Theatre
Director of Theatre
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Professor of Media Production
Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology and Design
As a member of OBU's Friends of the Arts, you will enhance students' experiences by providing resources that enrich their personal growth and talents in the many fields of communication arts.
Your support provides valuable opportunities and is a direct investment in the many fine arts-related academic disciplines found on Bison Hill.