School of Fine Arts and Communication “We guide students of music, art, graphic design, and communication to grow and develop their talents, both as creative individuals and as team members.”
Experienced faculty and staff blend in-class curriculum with hands-on experience across the School of Fine Arts & Communication. You’ll have the tools, the guidance and palette to create your own unique masterpiece at this Midwestern fine arts university.
Communication students
create relevant content in our multimedia labs, television studio and control room, podcast audio booth, and interactive social analytics lab.
Music students
practice in our performance facilities and recording studio while participating in Concert Choir, Symphonic Band and more.
Art/Graphic Design students
use our Coleman-Hughes Graphic Design complex, complete with everything they need, from computer labs to a ceramics studio.
Degrees & Programs
Robert Mejer, MFA
Gary Meacher, MFA
Karl Warma, MFA
Bill Machold, MM
Christine Damm, DMA
Travis Yates, MAS, MSEd
Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD
Nora Baldner, M.A.
Contact Us
For more information about the Division of Fine Arts & Communication, contact Christine Damm at 217-228-5432 ext. Ext. 3159 or send us a message: