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Media Arts

Major Minor

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

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

  • 300

    hours of media practicum and internship experience outside of the classroom

  • 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

Program Highlights

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Build your own unique journey with an interdisciplinary degree.

Blend 18 credits in film or creative media with 18 credits from fields like writing, English, business, ministry, or intercultural studies—giving you the freedom to craft a degree that fits your passions and career ambitions.

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Start taking media classes in your freshman or sophomore year.

At Corban, we want you creating from your very first semester—learning by doing from day one. We encourage you to jump into the film or creative media course rotations as soon as your schedule allows, so you can begin building your portfolio right away.

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Get paid internships on campus!

Corban’s Marketing & Communication department has an average of three paid on-campus internships every semester helping develop social media content or assisting in marketing communications. The Athletics department also offers another paid internships for media-minded students.

Learn More
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Participate in real-world paid projects that support Corban's media arts program.

Past projects include the Keizer Police Department brand, Riviera Christian School brand, and portrait work for individuals, families, high school seniors, and businesses.

See Behind the Scenes
Portrait of Prof. Naomi Yanike, Associate Professor of Media Arts

Naomi Yanike

Director of Media Arts | Associate Professor of Media Arts

nyanike@corban.edu

(503) 375-7190

Portrait of Dr. Marty Trammell, Professor of English and Communications

Dr. Marty Trammell

Professor of Humanities and Communication

mtrammell@corban.edu

(503) 589-8122

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