Get Involved
Learning at Millikin happens far beyond the classroom. Students build portfolios, gain experience, and collaborate with peers through student-run business ventures, media organizations, productions, exhibitions, and paid campus employment opportunities.
Student-Run Arts Business
Learning at Millikin happens far beyond the classroom. Students build portfolios, gain experience, and collaborate with peers through student-run business ventures, media organizations, productions, exhibitions, and paid campus employment opportunities.
Millikin Creates
Millikin Creates is a student-run creative agency that develops visual, interactive, audio, and digital media for campus and community clients. Students gain experience in design, content creation, project management, marketing, and client communication while building professional portfolios.
1901 Productions
1901 Productions is Millikin's student-run film production company. Students work as directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, writers, actors, and crew members while creating original films and media projects.
Blue Connection
Blue Connection provides hands-on experience in exhibition planning, gallery operations, marketing, event coordination, in-person art sales, online auctions, and community workshops. Students learn how artists and creative organizations engage audiences and build sustainable creative enterprises.
Student Media & Organizations
WJMU
WJMU gives students opportunities to explore radio broadcasting, podcasting, audio production, interviewing, and media operations while creating content for real audiences.
Art & Media Club
Art & Media Club connects students interested in art, design, film, photography, multimedia communication, and creative technology. The club provides opportunities for collaboration, workshops, guest speakers, creative projects, and social events.
Productions, Exhibitions & Events
Students regularly participate in:
- Art exhibitions and gallery events
- Film screenings and premieres
- Images in Motion Film Festival
- Live performances and productions
- Creative showcases and portfolio reviews
- Community engagement projects
These experiences help students showcase their work, gain confidence, and connect classroom learning with professional practice.
Student Employment Opportunities
Many Art & Media students gain field experience through campus employment, including:
- Kirkland Fine Arts Center Box Office
- Event Marketing Assistant
- Gallery Assistant
- House Manager and Ushers
- Production Assistant
- Student Media Positions
- Technical Support Roles
These paid positions help students develop skills in customer service, leadership, event management, communication, marketing, and arts administration.
Why Get Involved?
Whether producing films, broadcasting on WJMU, managing events, exhibiting artwork, working with clients, or serving in student leadership roles, students gain the practical experience employers seek while building connections across the creative community.
