School of Fine Arts and Communication “We guide students of music, art, graphic design, and communication to grow and develop their talents, both as creative individuals and as team members.”
Experienced faculty blend in-class curriculum with hands-on experience across the School of Fine Arts & Communication. You’ll have the tools, the guidance and the palette to create your own unique masterpiece.
Communication students
create relevant content in our multimedia labs, television studio and control room, podcast audio booth, and interactive social analytics lab.
Music students
Music students will have the opportunity to receive individualized instruction, perform in our band, jazz band and choirs. They will showcase their talents in campus concerts, recitals and events.
Art/Graphic Design students
use our Coleman-Hughes Graphic Design complex, complete with everything they need, from computer labs to a ceramics studio.
Degrees & Programs
Gary Meacher, MFA
Karl Warma, MFA
Bill Machold, MM
Christine Damm, DMA
Travis Yates, MAS, MSEd
Barbara Schleppenbach, PhD
Nora Baldner, M.A.
Contact Us
For more information about the Division of Fine Arts & Communication, contact Christine Damm at 217-228-5432 ext. Ext. 3159 or send us a message: