DRAFT - Lee University Catalog_2026-2027
Communication Arts
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Christine Williams, Chairperson
Communication
Professor Megan Moe
Assistant Professor Brian Mattson
Public Relations
Associate Professor Andrea Phillips
Digital Media Studies
Senior Lecturer Mary Dukes
Associate Lecturer Kimberly Lyon
Cinema
Professor Matthew Fisher
Associate Lecturer Lee Waller
Theatre
Professor Christine Williams
Assistant Professor Anna Marie Brendel
Art
Associate Professors Mary Mathias-Dickerson and Jordan Holt
Assistant Professor Victoria Phillips
Disciplines
Communication
Communication (Advertising)
Public Relations
Cinema
Digital Media Studies (Journalism, Studio Production)
Theatre ( Theatre Studies, Musical Theatre, Theatre Education)
Art (Studio Art, Graphic Design, Art Education)
The Communication Arts Department at Lee University exists to provide instruction and training to individuals pursuing knowledge and/or professional development in the wide variety of fields associated with the communication discipline. As an integral part of an institution that bases its educational practice on the discovery of truth found in Scripture, the faculty of Communication Arts seeks to guide students through programs of professional, technical and vocational education with a view toward the integration of faith in daily life and learning.
The Communication Arts Department also oversees Student Media, producing a print and online newspaper, the Clarion; a yearbook, the Vindagua; and a video news show, Lee Update. Lee University Theatre stages four theatrical productions each year as well as a summer Theatre Day Camp for community children.
Communication Studies
The Communication Studies program explores the transformative nature of communication in relationships and prepares students to develop message strategies in an increasingly complex technological world. Our students learn the theories, tools and techniques to create effective communication in both personal and professional contexts. With strong critical thinking skills, comm majors are valued contributors in any organization.
Communication Advertising
Our Communication Advertising program emphasizes strategic planning and creative application to craft persuasive messages. Advertising is situated at the intersection of theory and practical application, where students collaborate to generate ideas and execute campaigns through print, video, audio, and social media.
Public Relations
In the Public Relations major, students develop the knowledge and skills they need to help organizations build mutually beneficial relationships with key publics. Students will be equipped to work in corporate, nonprofit or agency settings, using critical thinking, creativity, and strategic communication to reach an organization’s goals. Emphasis is place on experiential learning at students apply their emerging skills to real-world projects and internships.
Digital Media Studies
Digital Media Studies offers two areas of focus for students. Studio Production and Journalism are designed to train students in both professional and academic pursuits. The B.A. provides additional training in world language studies. The two degree programs share a common core of courses that prepare the student in the writing and presentation aspects of the field, as well as in the basics of production and aesthetics. Studio students enter the fast-paced, team environment of television and remote video production that is used in many broadcast, sports, industrial and religious media outlets. Journalism students train in the ever-expanding world of the multimedia journalist, crafting information and visuals to best inform the public about what is happening in the world around them. Students join together again with a senior religion capstone course that demonstrates how Christians can use media to influence and positively shape culture.
Cinema
The Cinema major focuses on storytelling in the motion picture medium. Students learn all the disciplines of telling an audiovisual narrative - e.g., writing, cinematography, editing, producing, directing, and sound design. The major integrates theory and praxis, drawing connections between the techniques of film production and the importance of a historical, theoretical, and critical perspective. Students collaborate in hands-on projects throughout the degree program, culminating in a senior project that will serve as a portfolio piece for graduates.
Theatre
The Theatre program offers emphases in Theatre Studies (BA), Musical Theatre (BA) and Theatre Education (BAT). The Theatre Studies emphasis is designed to train students interested in professional or academic work in theatre. The core courses in the major provide preparation for graduate school or the professional stage with electives to offer options for more specific study in particular theatre areas. The senior seminar and religion capstone bring together the students’ academic study with the art and practice of Christian theatre artist. The Musical Theatre emphasis is designed to train and educate students in the practice of musical theatre through coursework in various aspects of theatre training including history, performance, design/technology and practice as well as dance and music curriculum. The BAT in Theatre Education shares much of the same curriculum as the Theatre Studies emphasis with the additional education courses to result in a teaching certification for K-12 education.
Art
The Art & Design program at Lee University offers major emphases in Studio Art (BA), Graphic Design (BA), and Art Education (BS) with K-12 certification. The art major prepares students to work professionally in various fields of art and design or to attend graduate school. The Art & Design program offers a strong grounding in the technical skills of art and design production as well as training in historical, theoretical, critical and theological perspectives. Faculty work to create an environment that fosters student creativity in traditional and digital media. The program culminates in a senior thesis, providing both exhibition experience and a professional portfolio.
Minors
The Department of Communication Arts offers courses for a minor in advertising, cinema studies, communication studies, digital media studies, graphic design, journalism, media writing, public relations, studio art, and theatre. A collaborative minor in musicat theatre is offered through the School of Music.
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