Creativity. It’s a chance to emulate the artistic excellence of our Creator.Being made in His image means that we have a desire to be like Him in the creative process, as well as in our enjoyment of His creation. Because our creativity reflects an act of worship, our work is bonded with our faith.

Our expanded Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Department offers opportunities for broader artistic expressions as forms of worship. The goal of the department is to provide students with studies, practice, and experiences from a Christ-centered perspective that will serve to guide their ability to demonstrate excellence in creative work; achieve competency in the use of tools and technology; and articulate analytical perceptions in theoretical, cultural, and stylistic contexts.

The Visual, Performing and Media Arts faculty is dedicated to assisting students in defining their calling as artists, Christians, and professionals so they can communicate with expertise in our culturally diverse world—where creative expression really does matter.

Grace College MissionGrace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service.

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BETHANY G. MUCK, M.A. INSTRUCTOR of WORSHIP ARTS

B.A., Grace College; M.A., Webster Universityp. 800.544.7223 ext. 6022e. muckbg@grace.edu

WALTER J. BRATH, M.A. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of WORSHIP ARTS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, WORSHIP ARTS

B.M., University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music; M.A., Liberty University; D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (in progress)

p. 800.544.7223 ext. 6351e. brathw@grace.edu

KIM M. REIFF, M.B.A., M.F.A.ASSISTANT DEAN, SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES | CHAIR, DEPARTMENT of VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND MEDIA ARTS | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of VISUAL ART AND DESIGN

Areas of StudyART The Art major focuses on the breadth of general studies in the visual arts within the context of a liberal arts framework. It is designed to develop students’ visual sensitivity and technical skills, increase their ability to make workable connections between concept and media, and to gain natural discernment of quality in works of art.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN The Visual Communication Design major offers structured opportunities for study in static and dynamic formats such as print-based, interactive, and environmental applications. The purpose of the Visual Communication Design major is to increase knowledge of technical production processes, focus on relationships between audience, context, and content, and to address the physical, cultural, and technological aspects in the design of visual communication.

ILLUSTRATION The Illustration major focuses on developing expertise in several genres, perfecting individual creative production in select medium, and learning fundamentals of self-marketing. The purpose of the Illustration major is to utilize knowledge of illustrative rendering, design principles, and cultural contexts to produce dynamic visual images that address specific narratives. MEDIA ARTS The Media Arts Major incorporates advanced digital-based visual imaging, concepts, and applications in visual communication design, motion graphics, web-based media, and fundamental audio/visual media design and production. Emphasis will be on the application of the design and delivery of multi-sensory visual communication.

PHOTOGRAPHY The Photography major will provide students a foundation for understanding photographic techniques and processes used within the industry and its relationship to visual disciplines and influence on culture. The purpose of the photography major is to develop proficient individualized conceptual and technical skills to produce imagery that will visually communicate in a variety of marketplaces. WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT This program is designed to prepare students for professional careers, which utilize both artistic design and technology development skills. This major will provide a foundational understanding by integrating courses and competencies from both the Department of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts and the Information Systems program. By learning to uniquely balance both aspects of design and development, students will be capable of creating an aesthetically pleasing design, as well as implementing a design through the development of a functional web product.

WORSHIP ARTS The new Worship Arts major provides academic opportunities for students to develop skills that fuse musical talents with leadership, technology, visual art and design or theatre arts for the purpose of integrating music as a form of worship in their Christian liberal arts environment. The major has emphasis options in Worship Leadership, Music Directing, Music Technology, Visual Art/Design, Theatre Arts, and Contemporary Music.

MINORS Art, Film Studies, Illustration, Media Arts, Music Arts, Music Technology, Photography, Theatre Arts, Visual Communication Design, Worship Arts

DON SWARTZENTRUBER, M.F.A. INSTRUCTOR of VISUAL ART

Faculty

B.F.A.,Indiana University; M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A., Azusa Pacific University

p. 800.544.7223 ext. 6021 e. reiffkm@grace.edu

RICHARD W. WANJEMA, M.F.A. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, MEDIA ARTS

B.F.A., Indiana University; M.F.A., The Ohio State Universityp. 800.544.7223 ext. 6024e. wanjemr@grace.edu

CINDY M. BRYAN, M.S. INSTRUCTOR of VISUAL ART

B.S. and M.S., Ball State Universityp. 800.544.7223 ext. 6022e. bryanc@grace.edu

NICOLE L. CROY, M.A. INSTRUCTOR of PHOTOGRAPHY

B.F.A. and B.S., Ball State; M.A., University of Saint Francisp. 800.544.7223 ext. 6022e. croyn@grace.edu

B.S., Grace College; M.F.A., Vermont College of Norwich Universityp. 800.544.7223 ext. 6022e. swartzdm@grace.edu

J.D. WOODS, M.S., M.DIV. PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR

B.A., Oakland City College; M.S., Indiana University; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary

p. 800.544.7223 ext. 6022e. woodsjd@grace.edu