Communication Arts

Communication is critical for a thriving society, and understanding how to convey compelling stories and create meaning in your messaging is essential for engaging any audience.  

Gordon College's communication arts major ignites learning through creativity, hands-on experience, strategy, and faith. As part of our Adams School of Music and the Arts, you’ll study the theories and motivations behind communication and apply them to creative work. To enrich your studies, choose from one of two concentrations: 

• Digital media: Gain hands-on experience with leading marketing tools and refine your skills to create compelling digital content.
• Strategic communications: Enhance your knowledge by focusing on impactful public relations, brand perception, and capturing the ethos of a business. 

Why earn a communication arts degree at Gordon?

Gordon's Communication Arts program combines personalized mentorship with practical experience to help students grow as communicators, creators, and leaders. Through close faculty relationships and hands-on work across a variety of media, you'll build the skills needed to communicate effectively in professional, creative, and organizational settings.

Students also have opportunities to connect with industry professionals, gain real-world experience, and develop a portfolio that showcases their talents and prepares them for future career opportunities.

What can Christian faith bring to communication?

In a world shaped by constant communication, the ability to communicate with honesty, empathy, and purpose is more important than ever. Gordon encourages students to view communication as a way to build understanding, foster meaningful dialogue, and tell stories that reflect truth and human dignity. By integrating faith with communication practice, students learn how to engage audiences thoughtfully, navigate complex issues responsibly, and use media and messaging to serve others and strengthen communities.