School of Media

Visual Arts (B.A.)

Visual Arts coursework is designed for individuals who are passionate about refining their creative process, storytelling, problem-solving, and leading and developing artists. Students are educated and equipped to be creative ministry leaders serving the church through skilled visual communication—graphic design, motion design, and video production.

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Core Requirements

Code
Title
Hours
FRSH 101
Freshman Seminar
3
PMIN 101
Personal Leadership
2
PFIN 204
Personal Finance
3
HIST 105
The History of the Christian Church
3
SOCI 103
Humans in Society
3
SOCI 204
Marriage and Family
3
THEO 324
The Mission of the Church
3
ENGL 103
College Composition
3
COMM 103
Public Speaking and Presenting
3
PMIN 107
Ministry Communication
2
COMM 215
Interpersonal Communication
3
MATH 103
Topics in Mathematics
3
SCIE 201
Science in Perspective
3
BIBL 101
Biblical Introduction
3
BIBL 104
Biblical Interpretation
3
BIBL 212
Old Testament Introduction
3
BIBL 222
New Testament Introduction
3
BIBL 326
The Holy Spirit in Acts
3
THEO 203
Christian Beliefs
3
THEO 212
Christian Worldview
3
THEO 312
Christian Ethics
3
THEO 121
The Disciplines of Christ
2
BIBL 224
The Teachings of Christ
2
PMIN 226
The Ministries of Christ
2
PMIN 105
Church Structures
2
PMIN 205
Church Systems
2
PMIN 215
Church Projects
2
PMIN 305
Church Strategies
2

Major Requirements

Code
Title
Hours
VISL 101
Visual Arts Foundations
3
VISL 212
Introduction to Graphic Design
3
VISL 222
Photography Principles
3
VISL 232
Introduction to Video
3
VISL 312
Digital Media
3
VISL 316
Advanced Graphic Design
3
VISL 332
Video Editing
3
VISL 336
Storytelling for Video
3
VISL 338
Advanced Video Production
3
VISL 436
Content Writing and Editing
3
VISL 455
Professional Practices
3
VISL 465
Readiness for Ministry
3

Minor Requirements

Code
Title
Hours
VISL 101
Visual Arts Foundations
3
VISL 212
Introduction to Graphic Design
3
VISL 222
Photography Principles
3
VISL 232
Introduction to Video
3
VISL 312
Digital Media
3

Important: This minor plan is effective for those starting in fall
2024. This minor plan will remain in effect for students who do not
break enrollment or who do not change minors.

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs or concentrations.

A minimum of 129 hours is necessary to fulfill this degree’s requirements.

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