School of Art & Creative Media

The Millikin Difference

Millikin’s real-world approach to education allows you to engage your artistic passion and experiment with entrepreneurship practices in our 24-hour art studios, media labs and diverse Performance Learning opportunities, such as:

1901 Productions, cinema production company
Blue Connection, retail art gallery
Millikin Creates, media firm
Millitrax, state-of-the-art recording studio
Pipe Dreams, student-run theatre
WJMU The Quad, award-winning radio station
Internships in every major

Important Dates

Explore the Arts Day - December 2

Explore the Arts Day is uniquely designed to show you how Millikin can help you turn your passion into a profession. Learn More

Central Illinois High School Art Show

- Saturday, November 23

The School of Art & Creative Media unites Millikin University's distinguished Art Department with the rapidly expanding Arts Technology and Administration Department. Our multidisciplinary approach gives students the benefits of traditional artistic practice across several mediums and the skills to craft creative media projects using innovative technologies. The School of Art and Creative Media hosts multiple exhibitions of guest artists and student artists, film premiers, and technology showcases each year. Our student-run arts businesses host additional pop up exhibitions, speaker series, competitions and other programming on campus and downtown at our Blue Connection gallery as well as provides creative media services to businesses and organizations in the community.

StudentSpotlight

“My favorite part about being a Multimedia Communications major is it's not just set on one thing. It's through all mediums, including storytelling, digital media, voiceover, and film”

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ProspectiveStudents

Use your creative skills and technical knowledge to explore exciting and innovative career paths. From art therapy and arts management to multimedia communication and graphic design, Millikin’s School of Art & Creative Media has the tools you need to succeed in this rapidly expanding industry.
- Apply to Millikin
- College of Fine Arts Scholarship
Programs of Study
- Art, B.A.
  
  The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art is designed for the student who wants a well-rounded experience in the visual arts. This program emphasizes a broad-based educational experience that offers flexibility in terms of coursework in the arts.
- Arts Administration, B.A.
  
  The Arts Administration major consists of Performance Learning experiences as well as courses that allow students to build a foundation for a forward thinking career working in the arts.
- Art Education, B.A.
  
  The Art Education major is a specialized program of study that combines your passion for art with your interest in K-12 education.
- Arts Technology, B.S.
  
  The Arts Technology major combines dynamic Performance Learning opportunities with a forward-looking classroom experience. Students seeking a career in the arts will hone their artistic, technical and entrepreneurial skills while working for student-run ventures, arts organizations and live events.
- Art Therapy, B.F.A./ B.A./ B.S.
  
  This program of study is offered for students who wish to prepare for a career that uses art as a form of therapy.
- Art & Creative Media Certificates
  
  Various art certificates are offered to enrolled students and members of the public.
- Film & Video Production, B.S.
  
  The B.S. degree in Film and Video Production readies students for a myriad of careers in fields ranging from motion picture, television and documentary filmmaking to commercial, corporate and web video production.
- Graphic Design, B.F.A.
  
  The graphic design and computer art major provides students with special skills, experiences, and artistic guidance. The program emphasizes graphic design relative to print and digital media.
- Multimedia Communication, B.S., B.A.
  
  A degree in Multimedia Communication allows students to use a multitude of platforms and technologies to creatively communicate to audiences (to entertain, persuade, or inform). Central to the program is the art of storytelling, digital publishing, and media production.
Arts Technology Expo

Millikin students majoring in arts technology, multimedia communication and beyond showcase a wide range of work representing the convergence of art and technology. From design and photography to interactive media and student-run businesses, the Arts Tech Expo gives artists and communicators from every medium an opportunity to display their efforts.