Communication Arts
A focus on messages and their meanings unites the many disciplines of the Communication Arts department. Communication Studies investigates verbal and nonverbal messages to help students improve their abilities. Public Relations, Journalism and Advertising develop the professional communication skills needed to succeed in the business and nonprofit worlds. Art, Cinema and Theatre develop student understanding of and capacity for creative visual communication. Digital Media Studies prepare students for careers in broadcasting and media content creation.
The Department of Communication Arts offers the following programs:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Art, Studio Emphasis
- Art, Graphic Design Emphasis
- Art Education, K-12 Teacher Licensure
- Communication
- Communication, Advertising Emphasis
- Cinema
- Digital Media Studies, Journalism Emphasis
- Digital Media Studies, Studio Production Emphasis
- Public Relations
- Theatre
- Theatre Education, K-12 Teacher Licensure
The talented and dedicated faculty of the Communication Arts Department at Lee University equip students to become future leaders, successful storytellers, and spiritual influencers in their fields. Committed to excellence in both scholarship and mentorship, our inspiring professors provide hands-on training, foster creativity, and instill a deep sense of purpose in every student. With a strong foundation in faith and professional expertise, they prepare graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
Anna Marie Brendel, MFA
Mary Dukes, MA
Matthew Fisher, MFA
Jordan Holt, MFA
Kimberly Lyon, MA
Mary Mathias-Dickerson, MFA
Brian Mattson, PhD
Megan Moe, PhD
Andrea Phillips, PhD
Victoria Phillips, MFA
Rondall Reynoso, MFA
Christine Williams, PhD
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Programs
Art, Studio Emphasis
Art, Graphic Design Emphasis
Art Education, K-12 Teacher Licensure
Communication
Communication, Advertising Emphasis
Cinema
Digital Media Studies, Journalism Emphasis
Digital Media Studies, Studio Production Emphasis
Public Relations
Theatre, Theatre Studies Emphasis
Theatre, Musical Theatre Emphasis
Theatre Education, K-12 Licensure
Minors
Ada Ruth Larsen
Ada Ruth Larsen, from Americus, Georgia, is majoring in digital media with an emphasis in studio production and minoring in theatre. She is currently involved with APO, Lee’s theatre honors society, which has proven to be a strong and loving community for her. “It was a good group to transition into coming so far away from home.” After graduation, Ada Ruth plans to produce and direct film and television in Atlanta, Georgia.