Media Arts
You’re a storyteller. Maybe you grew up making short films with your siblings, snapping thousands of photos on your phone, sketching in Procreate, designing youth group flyers, or filming hype reels for your school’s sports teams. You’ve always seen the world through a creative lens. But now you’re wondering: Can I make a career out of this? Your parents ask if creative jobs are real—and if they’ll pay. You’re passionate but unsure how your gifts fit into business, ministry, or missions. You want to serve Jesus with what you’re good at—you just need a path.
That’s where Corban’s Media Arts program comes in. We don’t see your creativity as an artistic side hobby—we see it as a calling. Our professors are mentors who walk with you, training you in film, photography, branding, digital strategy, and communication—all built on a biblical worldview. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with real clients, build a portfolio, and develop leadership and storytelling skills that translate into jobs—yes, even ones that pay.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Media Arts
Delivery
On Campus
Concentrations
Corban’s Media Arts program gives you a solid foundation in storytelling, design, branding, and digital strategy—skills today’s creative careers actually demand. From there, you’ll choose a concentration in Film or Creative Media and shape your path around what excites you most. Whether you’re drawn to directing, editing, and cinematography—or you’re passionate about design, photography, and social media—you’ll build real projects in the media you love and explore new ones along the way.
Read more about both concentrations to see how they offer flexibility, mentorship, and the chance to craft a degree that reflects your calling:
Featured Courses
Examine how media shapes—and reflects—our culture. Explore film, TV, radio, digital, and print as creative industries, cultural influencers, and potential agents of redemption in society.
Develop creative problem-solving and design thinking skills essential for today’s workforce. This course will help you unlock your creative potential and apply it to their future careers through hands-on innovation and strategic exploration.
Learn to craft compelling stories through digital media. Explore the structure, plot, and visual design that shape powerful narratives in photography, video, and podcasting, while developing your creative voice across multiple formats.
Dive into the art and science of storytelling. Explore narrative theory and analyze examples of outstanding stories to build the storytelling skills that form the foundation of effective media arts and communication.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of media arts graduates find employment related to their field, freelance, or ministry or continue their education within 6-9 months of graduation
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300
hours of media practicum and internship experience outside of the classroom
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69%
of companies want more creative talent, as AI reshapes industries*
*according to Adobe Business Research
As the world becomes increasingly driven by media, every organization has a growing need for skilled media professionals who can creatively reach the right people with the right message. In this major, you will be prepared to write, design, and produce intelligent media for the marketplace, ministry, and missions.
Career Opportunities
From nonprofits to production studios, churches to companies—your options are wider than you think. Your creativity matters now. Your art can move people—to think, feel, hope, even see Jesus more clearly. Media is everywhere—and so are the careers. Jobs like content strategist, podcast producer, or social media manager need people like you.
- Social Media Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketer
- Media Ministry Professional
- Communications Manager
- Advertising Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Film Producer
- Podcaster
- Photographer
- Video Editor
Featured Faculty
Naomi Yanike
Director of Media Arts | Associate Professor of Media Arts
nyanike@corban.edu(503) 375-7190