The Department of Creative Arts offers majors in Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Music, and Music Education. Minors are offered in Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Music, and Photography.
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The Department of Creative Arts, within the School of Arts & Sciences, is a place for visual and performing arts. In addition to several theatre and musical performances throughout the academic year, Studio San Giuseppe, the on-campus art gallery, offers a wide array of exhibits and activities year-round.
Creative Arts Programs
Art Education Major
The Art Education Major will help students discover a wealth of opportunities to explore and develop their artistic abilities through an education lens.
Fine Arts Major
The Fine Arts Major will help students discover a wealth of opportunities to explore and develop their artistic abilities.
Graphic Design Major
The Graphic Design Major is a career-oriented program that will launch students into the creative world of visual communication.
Music Major
The Music Major teaches performance skills and provides knowledge for careers requiring general musicianship.
Music Education Major
The Music Education Major teaches performance skills and provides knowledge for teaching a new generation of musicians.
Art Minor
The Art Minor will discover a wealth of opportunities to explore and develop their artistic abilities.
Art History Minor
The Art History Minor gives students an appreciation for the long and varied history of visual communication.
Graphic Design Minor
The Graphic Design Minor is a perfect option for creative individuals interested in augmenting their areas of study.
Music Minor
The Music Minor provides students with a broad base of knowledge and performance skills.
Photography Minor
The Photography Minor teaches students to communicate visually.
CREATIVE ARTS FACULTY
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Ulli Brinksmeier
M.M. Associate Professor![](../../_images/people/swati-chopra-headshot-2023.jpg)
Swati Chopra
MDes Assistant Professor![](../../_images/people/Kurt-Grannan-18.gif)
Kurt Grannan
MFA Associate ProfessorMichaelann Kelley
Ed. D Chair and Assistant Professor![](../../_images/people/susanlawrence.jpg)
Susan Ruttle Lawrence
MA Program Director, Art Education![](../../_images/people/Mark-McCafferty-Headshot.gif)
Mark McCafferty
M.F.A. Program Director, Music and Assistant Professor![](../../_images/people/Loyola-Walter.gif)
Loyola Walter
MFA Associate Professor![](Emily-Wiethorn.jpg)
Emily Wiethorn
MFA Assistant ProfessorCREATIVE ARTS Staff
Lauren Carr
BFA Director of Theatre Arts![](../../faculty-and-staff-directory/staff-directory/Josclynn-Garrison-Headshot.jpg)
Josclynn Garrison
M.M. Director of Bands![](msj-choir/K.-DeMange-Photo-22.jpg)
Kelsey DeMange
M.M. Director of Choral ActivitiesCREATIVE ARTS PART-TIME/ADJUNCT FACULTY
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Bryan Berwanger
B.M. Bass Instructor![](../../_images/people/placeholder-person.jpg)
Martha Carroll
Adjunct Faculty![](Lauren-Gaines-headshot.jpeg)
Lauren Gaines
M.A.A. Adjunct Faculty![](../../_images/people/dr_kim.jpg)
Minhwa Kim
D.M.A. Adjunct Faculty, Violin and Viola![](../../faculty-and-staff-directory/eunhwa-lee-id.jpg)
Eunhwa Lee
Adjunct Faculty, Piano![](../../_images/people/lauren-mcallister.jpg)
Lauren McAllister
Adjunct Faculty![](../../_images/people/Debra_McDonough.jpg)
Debra McDonough
M.M.Ed. Adjunct Faculty, Music Education![](../../faculty-and-staff-directory/faculty-directory/66-DSC_1112.jpg)
Eugene Marquis
M.M. Adjunct Faculty, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Woodwinds![](../../_images/people/josh-omaits-headshot.jpg)
Josh Omaits
BM Adjunct Faculty![](../../_images/people/maria-rivers-id.jpg)
Maria Rivers
Adjunct Faculty, Music Education![](../../uploads/staff_photos/Bob_Ross.jpg)
Robert Ross
Adjunct Faculty![](../../_images/people/daniel-stenger.jpg)
Daniel Stenger
Adjunct Faculty![](Caroline-Stine.jpg)
Caroline Stine
MFA Adjunct Faculty, ActingTom Tsuchiya
B.A. Adjunct Faculty![](../../_images/people/Therese-Waldbillig-photo.jpg)
Therese Waldbillig
B.F.A. Adjunct FacultyChris Wilke
BA Adjunct Faculty, GuitarART & DESIGN EMERITUS/RETIRED FACULTY
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Gerald Bellas
MFA Faculty Emeritus![](../../_images/people/Ceil_Dorger_4X5.jpg)
Cecelia Dorger
Ph. D. Retired![](../../uploads/staff_photos/bollen_sharon.jpg)
Dr. Sharon Kesterson Bollen
Ed. D. Professor Emerita![](../../uploads/staff_photos/Belknap-Brann,-Beth-Updated-Photo.jpg)
Beth Brann
MDes Professor Emerita![](../../_images/people/Sylvia_Dick.jpg)
Sylvia Dick
Retired![](../../_images/people/John-Griffith.jpg)
John Griffith
MeD Faculty Emeritus![](../../_images/people/pam-korte.jpg)
Pam Korte
Retired![](../../_images/people/Craig_Lloyd-1.jpg)
Craig Lloyd
MFA Professor Emeritus![](../../_images/people/Dan-Mader-17.gif)